Jolanda Tuinstra

Jolanda Tuinstra is a Lecturer in Social Quality at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding how social contexts influence health and well-being, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration between researchers, students, practitioners, and communities to address complex societal challenges.

• Research Focus: Socio-economic security, social inclusion, social cohesion, and empowerment, particularly in relation to the interaction between formal and informal care networks.
• Collaboration: Partnerships with municipalities, welfare organizations, and healthcare institutions to transition from care to health and well-being.
• Expertise: Participatory action research and reflexive monitoring in action, aiming to strengthen social quality through collective learning and innovation.

Her research is closely tied to the Social Quality Lectorate, which investigates how individuals can participate in society in ways that enhance their health and happiness. Projects like the Social Domain Workshop Friesland highlight her commitment to rethinking solutions in the social domain through collaborative practice.