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Nikki Nibbering is a PhD Candidate at Leiden University, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences under Prof. Maretha de Jonge, Prof. Hanna Swaab, and Dr. Sophie van Rijn. She also works as an independent researcher at the Research Consultancy Center in the Radiology department of the Leiden University Medical Center.
- Education
- BA in Psychology (2014, Leiden University)
- Research MA in Clinical & Health Psychology (2016, Leiden University)
Her research focuses on neurocognitive and biological mechanisms underlying selective mutism, aiming to enhance understanding of self-regulation in affected children. She has contributed to studies like the SamenUniek longitudinal twin-study and integrates open science principles in her work.
Nikki’s 2023 publication in the Journal of Communication Disorders explores computer-mediated communication in adolescents with selective mutism, highlighting intersections between neurocognitive development, behavioral psychology, and digital interaction. Her projects also involve collaborations across clinical neuroscience and educational psychology.
