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Zoë Rejaän is a postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University’s Department of Education and Pedagogy (Social and Behavioural Sciences). She specializes in adolescence, family relationships post-divorce, and child participation in interdisciplinary contexts. Her work bridges pedagogy, family law, and social geography.
Research Interests: Zoë focuses on adolescents’ sense of belonging in multi-resident families after parental divorce, examining residential arrangements, digital communication, and co-parenting dynamics. Her projects include “Hear Hear! Promoting the participation of children in the context of their parents’ divorce” and “Where do I belong? Children in multi-resident families.” She investigates how family structures and legal frameworks affect youth autonomy and adjustment.
Publication Trends: Her recent work spans longitudinal studies on adolescent adjustment, interdisciplinary reviews of belonging, and practical guidelines for child participation in divorce-related decisions. Themes include co-parenting strategies, sociolegal interventions, and the role of digital communication in family dynamics.
Grants: Her projects are supported by NWO grants and Utrecht University funding. She collaborates with experts in pedagogy, law, and computer science.
- Projects:
- Hear Hear! (2023–2027): NWO-funded research on child participation in divorce contexts.
- Where do I belong? (2017–2025): Interdisciplinary study of adolescent belonging in multi-resident families.
