Kiki de Jonge

Dr. Kiki de Jonge is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences of the University of Groningen, specializing in Organizational Psychology. She combines her academic role with running her company, Groeiflow Coaching & Training, where she focuses on enhancing flow experiences and creativity in personal and professional development. Her research explores how individual differences interact with work contexts to optimize performance and well-being.

Her research interests include

• Flow and creativity in the workplace
• Matching individual needs with work environments
• Blended working practices
• Conflict resolution through creativity
• Age-related work strategies

Key trends in her publications revolve around understanding how creativity, age, and organizational climates influence work outcomes, with recent studies on AI acceptance, gender dynamics in conflict resolution, and ethical implications of creative behavior. She has contributed to journals like International Journal of Conflict Management and Frontiers in Psychology.

Scientific awards include nominations for the

• David van Lennep masterthesis price
• GAP-masterthesis price

She teaches Academic Skills to first-year psychology students and has held roles in educational committees and as a mindfulness trainer. Her outreach activities include media commentary on productivity, brainstorming, and blended work challenges.