Dr. Roseriet Beijers

Biography

Roseriet Beijers is an Associate Professor at Radboud University's Behavioural Science Institute, specializing in Developmental Psychology. Her research centers on early life influences on development, particularly during the pregnancy and early postnatal years. Beijers investigates how environmental factors can exert long-term programming effects on a child's development. She has a keen interest in the work-life combinations of parents during the crucial 1000 days after the birth of a child. Her inquiries often address pressing questions, such as how parents experience returning to work after welcoming a baby and how these experiences impact their care of the infant. Beijers is also committed to aiding parents in transitioning smoothly back to work and ensuring infants can adjust well to childcare environments. Additionally, her work sheds light on topics such as work-life balance, the transition to parenthood, and gender inclusivity, with a focus on closing the knowing-doing gap through translational research and intervention mapping.

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