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Minita Franzen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is an active researcher in clinical and mental health psychology, with a focus on grief, bullying victimization, and emotional well-being.
- PhD, University of Groningen, 2022
Her research interests lie at the intersection of interpersonal dynamics and mental health outcomes. She investigates how social interactions influence depression risk in bullying victims and explores the daily fluctuations of prolonged grief disorder symptoms using experience sampling methods. Her work integrates clinical assessment with real-time data collection to better understand emotional trajectories after loss or trauma.
Dr. Franzen’s publications reveal a strong thematic focus on grief (100%), bullying victimization (50%), PTSD (25%), and emotional affect. Her methodological expertise includes longitudinal designs, mediation analysis, and latent class modeling. She contributes to journals dedicated to clinical psychology, psychiatry, and adolescent development.
- Fluctuations of prolonged grief disorder reactions in the daily life of bereaved people
- How do victims of bullying develop depression?
- Measuring prolonged grief in daily life
- Symptoms of prolonged grief, PTSD, and depression
- What are secrets and how do they affect us?
She has collaborated with researchers across institutions on topics related to bereavement and trauma. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her co-authorships suggest active participation in multi-center psychological research. She is part of a broader network studying mental health challenges through innovative methodologies.
