Projects
Fertility learning path: developing a knowledge platform for young people, adults and care providers VIVES
The mediatisation of young people’s intimate sexualities: An inquiry into courtship, desire and sexuality as digital media-related practices. Ghent University
This research project focuses on young people’s intimate sexualities related to the use of social media. The aim of this project is an (1) exploration of media cultures in society related to young people, intimate sexualities and social media, and (2) an inquiry of how these intimate media cultures may affect young people’s media-related practices.
Preliminary investigation on the characteristics, assistance and services needs of socially vulnerable young adults. Ghent University
In this preliminary investigation, the characteristics of socially vulnerable young adults and their need for target specific care and services be investigated and the concept of social vulnerable adolescents is defined and operationalized. The research material was obtained from a literature review, focus groups with young adults and key figures and interviews with experts. Finally, based on the findings, a design for further research is ...
Cadmium-induced autophagy in Arabidopsis thaliana plants: Its involvement in accelerated senescence in mature leaves and acclimation in young ones Hasselt University
Strategically juxtaposing verbal and visual framing in order to reduce the stigma that young people experience when seeking psychological help. KU Leuven
Early detection and early intervention for indicated children and young people: the development of indicators to monitor the impact of the CONNECT program KU Leuven
Since 2018, the Flemish government has funded CONNECT, an early detection and early intervention program for children and young people, which is implemented within the mental health networks for children and young people in Flanders and Brussels. In the run-up to a sustainable continuation of CONNECT, the vision, objectives and strategy of the program are being redesigned by the Flemish government. LUCAS KU Leuven provides the scientific ...
Promotion of physical, mental and social well-being in young people through organized sport clubs in Flanders. KU Leuven
Looking through the eyes of young cyclists: large-scale evaluation of a comprehensive theory- and evidence-based online intervention targeting traffic safety behaviour. Hasselt University
Be young, be cultural! Cultural participation and cultural education in the early years (0-6 year olds) KU Leuven
Arguments about the importance of cultural participation and cultural education are often accompanied by the hypothesis that the effects and output of this type of participation and education are not exactly the same for all age groups. In fact, often the importance of participation and education of especially the (very) young is emphasized. This research focuses on three research questions:
- What is the exact influence of cultural ...