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Tessa Lansu is an Associate Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute at Radboud University. Her research focuses on the extent to which explicit and deliberate implicit processes play a role in the peer relations of children and adolescents. Specifically, she examines the influence of social status (popularity), social goals, beliefs, hostile perceptions, aggressive behavior, and bullying victimization in classroom settings. Tessa has contributed significantly to the understanding of how children's perceptions of their social relationships influence their interactions and emotional development. Her work encompasses various longitudinal studies, including the Nijmegen Longitudinal Study and the Kandinsky Longitudinal Study, which investigate the dynamics of social relationships among children and their implications for development. Additionally, Tessa leads projects aimed at enhancing social climates within classrooms, helping children feel comfortable in their educational environments, and understanding the complex dynamics of popularity and bullying. Through her research, she aims to shed light on children's social interactions and the factors that influence their emotional and social well-being.
Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands
Teaching and research on peer relations, aggressive behavior, and bullying in children and adolescents.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).