Projects
Perceptual binding of biological movements in neurotypical adults and adults with autism Ghent University
Being able to recognize and interpret other people’s behavior is key for adaptive social functioning. While research on biological motion processing has made great progress in understanding how this is done, it has largely neglected that we only rarely see people in isolation. To interpret situations with multiple people, we must first and foremost decide who is moving together and who is acting alone. In this project, I will test the ...
Cognitively enriched walking interventions for older adults to boost cognitive plasticity KU Leuven
Dementia currently affects more than 47 million people worldwide, is forecasted to triple by 2050 and is one of the most costly disorders in Belgium. There is good scientific evidence that the cognitive impairments associated with the development of dementia can be lessened or even reverse because of the plasticity of the brain (rewiring). Recent research has shown that engaging in regular physical activity combined with performing ...
Development and testing of an individually-tailored mobile application to promote physical activity in recently retired adults Ghent University
As the prevalence of major chronic diseases increases with age, and physical activity (PA) typically
declines after retirement, effective interventions to increase PA in this population are timely and
necessary. This project aims to design, develop and test a theory-based smartphone and tablet
application to guide recently retired adults towards a healthier, physically active lifestyle. Recent
research shows that a mobile ...
Juveniles desist-from-crime: qualitatif research into young adults with a juvenile justice history. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The relationship between the physical environment and mental health in older adults with a low socio-economic status Ghent University
Almost one out of six older adults (≥ 65 years) suffers from poor mental health and this is even higher among older adults with a low socio-economic status (SES). Mental health is determined by individual and environmental factors. The physical environment (e.g., presence of greenery, pedestrian infrastructure, traffic safety) is particularly relevant for older adults’ mental health and even more so for older adults with a low SES. However, ...
Tackling FRAILTY: ACTIVE-AGE@home: a home-based functional exercise program for community dwelling frail older adults Odisee vzw
TBM (Applied Biomedical Research with a Primary Societal finality) project : Tackling FRAILTY: ACTIVE-AGE@home: a home-based functional exercise program for community dwelling frail older adults Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Flanders, emphasising vulnerable people in the community, involving
family and volunteers while focussing on health promotion to counter
sedentary lifestyle.Despite the high level of evidence for physical activity
(PA) as a countermeasure for frailty, the current Flemish standard of care
does not include structural PA interventions for ...
Psychotic depression in older adults (60+) as prodrome/risk factor for cognitive deterioration/dementia. University of Antwerp
The biopsychosocial adjustment of emerging adults with a chronic illness: Trajectories, concomitants, and mechanisms of change KU Leuven
It has been estimated that over 20% of adults worldwide now have a chronic illness. The emergence of this new population poses various challenges to health care, as many of these patients struggle with the medical and psychosocial consequences of their illness. However, large inter-individual differences have been observed in how patients cope with their illness. To understand why some patients show poor functioning whereas others display ...