Science is the driving force behind what we consider reliable knowledge, and it usually works like this: a scientist has a theory, formulates a hypothesis that derives from this theory, designs a study to test that hypothesis, and, in the end, draws a conclusion regarding whether the initial theory was supported by that study—either through […]
We, two Research Master students, went to Bolivia to support the project of Drs. Nina Hansen and Judith Daniels. We interviewed 100 women about the effect of trauma on female empowerment. We carried home a rich data set and stories that cannot be easily expressed in figures.
Childhood maltreatment can have long-term consequences on psychological functions. People with a history of childhood maltreatment are more likely to be victimized in adulthood. In this blog post, I will explain why it is important to understand what risk factors link childhood maltreatment and adult re-victimization.
What’s the difference between a Buzzfeed quizlet and a proper intelligence test? Doctoral candidate Lieke Voncken explains.