Dr. Loes Pouwels

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Loes Pouwels is an Assistant Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute of Radboud University. Her research focuses on the socio-emotional functioning of youth, including their social connectedness, peer relationships, and the influence of individual characteristics within social contexts. She utilizes innovative methodologies such as experience sampling and advanced longitudinal data-analysis techniques to explore the underlying mechanisms of youth development over time. Pouwels conducts extensive studies that incorporate multiple assessments over days and years to gain insights into adolescents' psychosocial functioning and the dynamics of bullying. Her efforts aim to unravel the complexities of how personal and social factors interplay in shaping the developmental trajectories of young people. She has received several research grants to support her work, including projects related to youth digitalisation and social connectedness.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).