Jana Vietze

Jana Vietze is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work bridges developmental psychology, inclusive education, and cross-cultural psychology, with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and inclusion in educational contexts.

Her research focuses on how minoritized children and youth experience cultural socialization, belonging, well-being, and academic adjustment from early to late adolescence. She employs mixed methods, including quasi-experimental research and intensive longitudinal data analysis, to investigate identity development and educational equity. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education and Reduced Inequalities.

Her recent publications explore themes such as professional identity in higher education, intercultural communication, and the methodological challenges of defining social categories in educational research. The articles reflect a strong trend toward understanding identity, inclusion, and decision-making processes in diverse educational settings, using both theoretical and empirical approaches.

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Jana Vietze is actively involved in advising and research collaboration, particularly in projects related to student identity and inclusion. She has co-led initiatives such as the ReSearching Identity Podcast Project and has contributed to systematic reviews on student self-selection in higher education. While no formal grants are listed, her research output suggests active participation in funded academic projects.

She is a key contributor to research teams focusing on diversity, inclusion, and educational development. Her collaborative network includes researchers from Erasmus University and international partners, and she engages in public outreach through media contributions and podcasts aimed at broadening inclusion discourse in academia.