About
Nele Flamant is a researcher at Ghent University, specializing in developmental psychology, motivation theory, and adolescent mental health. Her work focuses on self-determination theory, coping mechanisms in adolescents, and the impact of parenting/teaching styles on psychological outcomes.
Research Trends: Analyzing 15 recent works, her research bridges self-determination theory and adolescent coping, with key subfields including psychologically controlling parenting, need-crafting interventions, and circumplex approaches to teaching styles. She frequently examines social media, parental burnout, and autonomy support in educational contexts.
Collaborations: Regularly works with Ghent University’s developmental psychology group, including Prof. Bart Soenens and Dr. Maarten Vansteenkiste.
Methodological Focus: Employs longitudinal studies, person-centered analyses, and observational methods in educational and family settings.