Elsje de Vries

Elsje de Vries is a PhD candidate and Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology. Her work focuses on bullying prevention, educational sociology, and cognitive development through chess.

• PhD Candidate in Sociology
• Postdoctoral Researcher, GION

Research Interests: Elsje investigates social dynamics in education, particularly bullying trajectories and preventive strategies. She also explores cognitive benefits of chess and far transfer effects in academic settings.

Media Engagement: She has contributed to public discussions on bullying prevention and educational innovation through blogs, interviews, and professional articles.