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Guus Smeets is a Visiting Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, affiliated with the Methods & Skills department at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His academic work spans psychology, social sciences, and educational research, with a strong focus on cognitive and personality development, motivation, and psychopathology.
Research Interests: His research integrates clinical, cognitive, and developmental psychology, particularly exploring personality traits, identity development, student motivation, critical thinking, and 21st-century skills. He investigates how cognitive biases contribute to anxiety disorders and how educational interventions can foster resilience and sustainable career development.
Publication Trends: His recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize applied cognitive psychology in education, adolescent mental health, and career sustainability. Earlier works (1998–2002) focused on belief bias and deductive reasoning in anxiety, showing a long-standing interest in cognitive mechanisms of psychopathology.
Scientific Awards:
- Research-school Experimental Psychopathology: Best Scientific Paper (1999)
Advising and Grants: While specific grants are not listed, his supervision of at least four academic works indicates active mentoring. He frequently collaborates with researchers like R. Van der Hallen, P. Prinzie, and I. Franken, often in interdisciplinary studies involving education, clinical assessment, and social science methodology.
Labs and Teams: He is part of the Methods & Skills group at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, which focuses on research methodology, statistics, and skill development in social sciences. His work is associated with experimental psychopathology and educational intervention research.
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