Addictions
We study which risk and resilience factors lead to substance use and addiction.
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Digital innovations for wellbeing
We combine science, design and technology to drive behaviour change and well-being.
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Digital media interventions for positive behavior change
Social media and artificial intelligence for healthier, smarter and happier youth.
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Emotional disorders
This research aims to better understand emotional disorders in order to better treat them.
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Erasmus SYNC Lab
In the Erasmus SYNC lab, we investigate the dynamic development of the adolescent brain.
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Family Solidarity
How do a country's economy, culture, or policies affect dependencies within families?
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Forensic and legal psychology
Our research enhances the understanding of how crime occurs, is prevented, and is treated.
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Healthy citizens with the help of behavioural science
We combine knowledge about behaviour and health for real-world issues.
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Intimate relationships, love and sexuality
The team of the Erasmus Love Lab performs research on intimate relationships, love, and sexuality.
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Personality disorders
Research to improve the quality of life of people with personality disorders.
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Social conflicts and group differences
How do groups view controversial issues? Why is this the case, and how does it drive their actions?
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Youth and Family
Why do some children and adolescents develop mental health problems and others do not?
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