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Pien Bos is an assistant professor at the University of Humanistic Studies, specializing in adoption studies and aging well. Her career spans academic research and practical NGO work in child welfare.
- MA in Pedagogic Sciences (adoption) and Cultural Anthropology (gender studies) from Utrecht University
- PhD in Social Science Research Methodology from Radboud University Nijmegen (2008)
Her research explores decision-making processes in adoption across India, the Netherlands, and Vietnam, alongside empirical studies on meaning in life for socially isolated seniors. Recent work focuses on empathy in humanist chaplaincy care.
Key article trends include:
- 2011-2024: Comparative cross-cultural studies on maternal relinquishment
- 2015-2024: Aging well interventions in rural and urban settings
- 2020-2024: Critical analysis of empathy frameworks in spiritual care
She collaborates with institutions like UNICEF Vietnam, ISS Geneva, and Radboud University, while co-developing social vitality programs for senior residential complexes.
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