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Saskia M. Kelders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health Technology at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. She is also an extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus. Her research interests center around positive psychology and persuasive technology, particularly in the development of digital interventions. Currently, she is working on a VENI project focusing on individual engagement to personalize eHealth interventions. Her methodological expertise includes analysis of log data, experimental studies, and randomized controlled trials. Kelders explores web-based gamified interventions and mobile applications aimed at enhancing well-being. She is actively involved in supervising Bachelor and Master theses and participates in various research projects, including the development of a positive psychology intervention with game elements and a systematic review on the effectiveness of web-based interventions for chronic disease management.
University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands
Conducts research on positive psychology and digital health interventions.
Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University • Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa
Researches the application of persuasive technology in health.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.