Jeroen Janssen

Jeroen Janssen is a Research Fellow at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Developmental Psychology. He holds a Doctoral Degree from Radboud University (2024) and explores how digital communication tools impact the social connectedness and loneliness of older adults.

His research focuses on:

• Longitudinal analysis of social networks among aging populations
• Impact of social internet use on maintaining relationships
• Feasibility of digital interventions like social gaming apps

Recent publications analyze bidirectional associations between digital technology and mental well-being in older adults, using data from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for aging societies.