Dr. Gerben Westerhof

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Biography

Gerben Westerhof is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in narrative psychology and its impact on lifespan development, identity, and mental health. His research focuses on how personal stories contribute to well-being over time, emphasizing the role of technology in constructing and sharing these narratives. He has explored various aspects of positive psychology and gerontology, investigating how personal storytelling can aid in therapeutic practices and emotional expression. Westerhof has served as Past President of the Advisory Board of the International Center for Life Story Innovations and Practice and previously held the presidency of the Dutch Society for Gerontology. He is an active member of editorial boards for journals related to his fields of expertise, championing the importance of life stories in psychological research and treatment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
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  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.