Tine Van Regenmortel

Prof. dr. Tine Van Regenmortel is a Professor at both Tilburg University and the University of Leuven, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB) and its department Tranzo. Her work focuses on empowerment and vulnerable groups, particularly older people and families with severe mental illness.

Her research explores frameworks for

• psychological empowerment in gerontological social work
• community integration for intensive home support clients
• family recovery after sibling sexual behavior disclosures
• interdisciplinary collaboration in integrated social care

Recent publications highlight trends in social connectedness and measuring empowerment through concept mapping and scoping reviews. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Poverty Reduction, Well-Being, and Social Exclusion.

She has supervised 11 research projects and delivered 15 oral presentations, including collaborative studies on integrated care mechanisms and trauma recovery. Key co-authors include Carlijn van Genk, Tanja Noordink, and Miranda van Eck.