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Charlotte Vrijen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in Developmental Psychology. Her research focuses on positive bias, optimism, mental health, and intergenerational transmission of social experiences. She investigates how individual differences in positive bias arise and their role in mental health outcomes, particularly in adolescents. Dr. Vrijen's work also addresses bullying, substance use, and genetic/environmental influences, leveraging large datasets like the TRAILS cohort. She holds a Veni grant (2022) and has received awards for her contributions to open science and research integrity. Her teaching includes courses on systematic reviews and longitudinal data analysis.
- Affiliations: Developmental Psychology Department, Open Science Community Groningen (board member), and editorial roles in Jeugd in Ontwikkeling.
- Education: PhD in Psychiatry (2019), two PhDs in Philosophy (2007 and 2005), and prior roles as a policy maker and researcher.
- Research Highlights: Meta-analyses on bullying and substance use, genetic confounding studies, and intergenerational transmission of aggression.
- Awards: Veni NWO Grant, Travel Awards, and recognition for top publications and poster presentations.
Her current Veni project explores the origins of optimism through an intergenerational lens, aiming to understand how genetic and environmental factors influence positive bias development.
