The increasing number of young children with a low proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) emphasize the need to intervene. The purpose of a large scale Dutch study called Start(V)aardig is specifying elements that determine the effectiveness of motor interventions and translating these elements …

Aim of this study 1. To examine the development of motor competence over time in primary school children. 2. To study differences in this development according to the SES of the child’s school district.

Publicatie van de resultaten van een arts based onderzoek door jongvolwassenen met een verstandelijke beperking, naasten, begeleiders en onderzoekers.

Lower levels of news use are generally understood to be associated with less political engagement among citizens. But while some people simply have a low preference for news, others avoid the news intentionally. So far little is known about the relationship between active news avoidance and civic engagement …

The use of algorithmic tools by journalists for information-gathering has received particular attention in recent years. While it might facilitate the research process, there are also concerns about their impact on journalism. Based on reconstruction interviews with 27 journalists, we first answer the …

Kinderen, maar zeker kleuters vinden bewegen doorgaans leuk. Het is namelijk de natuurlijke behoefte van kleuters om in beweging te zijn; zo ontdekken ze de wereld! Ze leren door te spelen en bewegen waarbij de spraak- en taalontwikkeling, cognitieve, sociaal-emotionele, én de motorische ontwikkeling …

This dissertation focuses on how supportive neighbourhood structures for children and their families can be fostered. Supportive structures can positively influence social support for parents, and have positive outcomes, such as increased social competences, for children. Since the 90s there has been …