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Joyce Weeland is an Associate Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Youth and Family research group. Her work bridges academic research and practical youth care, focusing on parenting, child development, and family support systems.
Her research interests include child maltreatment prevention, parenting interventions (such as the Incredible Years program), adolescent sexual development in vulnerable populations, and the use of digital tools in youth mental health. She investigates how family systems, caregiver behaviors, and social policies influence child outcomes, particularly in high-risk or marginalized families.
The recent trend in her publications emphasizes innovative data collection methods (e.g., home audio observations), the evaluation of long-term program impacts using administrative data, and advocacy for equitable access to online youth care. Her work often addresses urgent societal issues, such as the aftermath of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.
- NWO VENI (2018)
Dr. Weeland actively engages in public discourse, contributing expert commentary in media on parenting during crises like the pandemic. She has delivered academic presentations, including on parenting in the context of COVID-19, and her research has been highlighted in news outlets for its societal impact. While no formal students are listed, her collaborative research suggests mentorship and team leadership roles. She is involved in projects integrating real-world data into behavioral science and improving the sustainability of youth care services.
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