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Janske van Eersel is a Researcher at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, specializing in Human Resource Studies. Her work focuses on grief reactions, mental health, and psychosocial consequences of job loss. She has authored over 20 scholarly works and led multiple research projects addressing workplace trauma, complicated grief, and employee well-being.
Research interests include job loss-related grief, psychological coping mechanisms, and the interplay between workplace dynamics and mental health. Her projects explore interventions to mitigate prolonged grief disorder and anxiety in employees facing involuntary job loss. Notable contributions include the Imminent Job Loss Scale and studies on non-work activities as therapeutic interventions.
- Principal Investigator: 'Stigma-interventies voor spoor 2 kandidaten' (2025–2026)
- Co-Principal Investigator: 'Exploring Feelings of Grief and Loss in Understanding Resistance to Change for Self-Injury and Eating Disorders' (2024–2025)
Media contributions emphasize public understanding of job loss grief, appearing in expert commentaries and media features. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications in occupational health and mental health policy.
