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Maartje Luijten is an Associate Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute and specializes in Orthopedagogics with a focus on family behavior. Her research primarily addresses mental health issues among youth and young adults, emphasizing resilience as a crucial factor for optimal well-being during significant life transitions. Luijten aims to make a positive impact on the well-being of these populations through her research, teaching, and supervision of PhD students. She is particularly interested in the interrelations of resilience, mental health, well-being, substance use, and positive psychology, along with the importance of social relationships in promoting mental health. In the academic year 2023/2024, she will undergo extensive training to become a certified coach, intending to influence positively the next generation of academics, especially students and PhD candidates, by enhancing their professional and personal growth. Luijten strives to incorporate evidence-based coaching techniques into her practice.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).