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Dr. Natasha Koper is a Researcher at the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science, Utrecht University, within the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds a PhD in Youth and Family Studies from Utrecht University (awarded June 2023). Her research focuses on adolescent development, systemic interventions, and mental health in disadvantaged youth. Since 2023, she has led participatory action research projects like 'Minding the Gap,' addressing mental health challenges among youth in underprivileged neighborhoods.
Education: PhD in Youth and Family Studies (2023), Utrecht University. Previous academic background includes expertise in diagnostics of developmental issues and statistical methodologies (SPSS, MLwiN, Mplus, AMOS).
Research Interests: Dynamics of youth development, effectiveness of multidisciplinary interventions (e.g., InConnection mentoring program), longitudinal analysis of family systems, and participatory approaches to improve mental health support. Her work intersects social science, public health, and policy.
Current Projects: 'Minding the Gap' (mental health in economically disadvantaged youth) and GRIP (evaluating youth and parenting support systems). She employs mixed methods, including structural equation modeling and multilevel analysis.
Labs/Teams: Part of the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research theme at Utrecht University, collaborating with professionals, policymakers, and communities to implement evidence-based interventions.
