Dick Barelds

Dr. Dick Barelds is a Professor in the Department of Organizational Psychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on jealousy, personality structure, cross-cultural psychology, and workplace dynamics. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on oral health psychometrics, Swahili cultural trait analysis, and blended working arrangements' impact on organizational behavior. He actively participates in academic conferences as an organizer and speaker, contributing to global psychology discourse.

Research Interests:

• Jealousy and Emotional Dynamics
• Cross-Cultural Personality Assessment
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Well-being and Hybrid Work Models

Academic Contributions: His work bridges theoretical psychology with practical applications, particularly in clinical practice and organizational effectiveness. Recent studies explore the psychometric validation of jealousy scales and the role of autonomy in employee perceptions of blended work arrangements.

Professional Activities:

• Member of Scientific Committees for the European and World Conferences on Personality
• Organizer of International Academic Events
• Editorial Contributions to Psychology Journals

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on cultural psychology and workplace innovation, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided texts.