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Dr. Anne Miers is an Associate Professor at the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University. Her research focuses on social anxiety in youth, peer interactions, and interventions targeting socially anxious adolescents. She holds a PhD from Leiden University (2010), MSc in Child Development (IOE, 2004), and BSc in Psychology (University College London, 2001).
Education:
- BSc Psychology (1st Class Honours), University College London (2001)
- MSc Child Development (Distinction), Institute of Education, University of London (2004)
- PhD in Psychology, Leiden University (2010)
Research Interests: Investigating cognitive processes in social anxiety, peer group dynamics, and school-based interventions. Her work includes the Social Anxiety and Normal Development Study (SAND) and the PoPPSaY! project exploring positive peer influences.
Awards:
- Early Career Researcher Award (Runner Up), 2019
- Leiden University PhD Prize for Best Article, 2010
- Prakesh De Silva 1st Prize, 2004
Grants & Supervision: Secured grants including the PoPPSaY! project (€12,500) and coordinated supervision of PhD candidates. Teaching roles include coordinating Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology courses.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Social Anxiety and Specific Phobia in Youth research group, with a lab website detailing ongoing projects like 'Blended Care for Adolescents with Social Anxiety.'
