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Lydia Laninga-Wijnen is a Research Fellow at the University of Groningen (part-time) and a Postdoctoral Senior Fellow at the University of Turku (main position). She holds a PhD from Utrecht University (2020) and master’s degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Developmental Psychology. Her research focuses on peer networks, bullying prevention, and adolescent behavior dynamics. She evaluates programs like the Dutch Meaningful Roles Program in primary education and co-supervises PhD candidate Xingna Qin.
Education:
- PhD (2020): Utrecht University, Interdisciplinary Social Science
- MSc (2014): Utrecht University, Orthopedagogics
- MSc (2013): Utrecht University, Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence (cum laude)
- BSc (2011): Utrecht University, Pedagogical Sciences
Research Interests: She investigates how peer norms and social networks influence adolescent behavior, bullying dynamics, and educational outcomes. Recent work examines targeted anti-bullying interventions, classroom aggression norms, and the role of popular peers in shaping social behavior.
Awards & Grants:
- RUBICON Grant (2021): Investigating the effects of defending victims of bullying
- EARA Young Scholar Award (2020): Recognized as top European researcher in youth studies
- Multiple best paper awards for impactful studies on bullying and peer dynamics
Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Sociology at Groningen and the INVEST flagship at Turku, focusing on youth development and social networks.
