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Quita Muis is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on political polarization, value changes, identity development, and their societal-political impacts, contributing to the European Values Study. She has explored topics ranging from Dutch provincial trust in monarchy to refugee integration through homestays. Muis has been actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, including evaluations of social initiatives like TakeCareBnB.
Her educational background includes a PhD from Tilburg University (2024), with a thesis examining polarization in schooled societies. She has taught courses such as 'Politics and Society in Comparative Perspective' and 'Urban Issues.'
Research interests span polarization mechanisms, cultural values, and integration policies. Key findings include the role of education in societal divisions and the effectiveness of homestays in refugee integration. Muis has presented widely, including invited talks on polarization and societal trust, and has been featured in media discussions on identity politics and social cohesion.
Her work bridges academic and societal contributions, advocating for evidence-based integration policies and critiquing perceptions of polarization. She collaborates with NGOs like RefugeeHomeNL to address modern refugee challenges. Current projects include analyzing post-pandemic societal values and the dynamics of institutional trust.
