Saskia Snikkers is a researcher at the University of Groningen specializing in educational psychology with particular expertise in gifted student engagement and autonomy development. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. Her primary research interests include: Educational Psychology Gifted Education Primary Education Student Engagement Dynamics Autonomy in Learning Environments Special Educational Needs Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on qualitative exploration of how gifted students develop engagement through pedagogical relationships, with significant attention to teacher perspectives and alternative educational approaches like Waldorf schooling in the Netherlands. Her methodological approach combines in-depth interviews with statistical analysis, emphasizing autonomy as a critical factor in sustaining student engagement. Research collaborations with scholars like Mayo and Minnaert demonstrate active participation in educational psychology networks, with publications appearing in journals including Frontiers in Education and Forum for Education Studies .




