Jorien van der Velde

Jorien van der Velde is a Researcher at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Rehabilitation Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing. Her work centers on promoting equal opportunity and participation, with a focus on mental health, education, and community engagement. She co-leads projects like Kieskeurig-Stage (e-module for students with mental health challenges) and COMPARE (community participation through education).

Research Focus

Her research explores:

• Supported education systems for students with psychological barriers
• Emotional regulation and executive functioning in academic performance
• Community-based rehabilitation strategies
• Healthy ageing and societal participation

Publication Trends

Her recent work (2024) analyzes how emotional problems and executive functioning skills impact academic outcomes in undergraduates, reflecting her broader focus on mental health in educational contexts. Research methodologies include quantitative analysis of student data and development of practical interventions.

Projects and Leadership

• Minor Actieve en Gezonde Leefstijl (2017–present): Promotes active/healthy lifestyles.
• Kieskeurig-Stage (2022–2024): E-module for internship support.
• COMPARE (2019–2022): Community-education integration.

Collaborations

She works within the Lectoraat Rehabilitatie (Rehabilitation Research Group), collaborating with colleagues like J. Hofstra and P. Havinga on projects aimed at societal participation barriers.