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Lydia Laninga-Wijnen is a Senior Research Fellow at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Finland. She is actively engaged in research on adolescent development, peer relationships, bullying, and emotional well-being, contributing to major longitudinal and intervention studies in educational psychology.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on peer victimization, classroom context effects, social network dynamics, prosocial behavior contagion, and family influences on adolescent development. She employs advanced methodologies such as cross-lagged panel network analysis and ecological momentary assessment to explore complex interpersonal processes.
The recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on understanding how social contexts—including peer status, teacher perceptions, and parental involvement—moderate developmental outcomes like disengagement, mood problems, and friendship formation. Her research spans multiple cultural contexts, including studies in Chinese adolescent populations.
Collaborations and Affiliations:
- INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku
- Collaborator with leading researchers: Christina Salmivalli, René Veenstra, Christian Steglich
Scientific Contributions:
- Active contributor to high-impact journals in psychology and education
- Focus on evidence-based interventions to reduce bullying and improve emotional health
Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed in the provided text, her role as a senior research fellow suggests involvement in mentoring junior researchers and contributing to funded research projects, likely supported by national or international grants related to child development and mental health. She is embedded in large-scale, collaborative research initiatives.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, which focuses on developmental and intervention research in education and well-being, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches and longitudinal data.
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