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Marije Verhage is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Clinical Child Family Studies. Her research is focused on intergenerational transmission of attachment and child development. Verhage has been involved in significant research activities, including a project analyzing individual participant data through meta-analysis to explore the transmission gap regarding attachment theories. She emphasizes the importance of caregiver sensitivity in the context of child development and attachment. Her academic contributions have been acknowledged with the APA Early Career Outstanding Paper award in 2016. Verhage has also presented extensively at lectures and conferences, highlighting her research findings on attachment and its mediating factors. Through her work, she aims to contribute to understanding and improving parenting practices in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her profile highlights a commitment to addressing critical family dynamics in child-rearing practices, making significant strides in bridging gaps in current research.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.