PhD Dissertations

Osinga, M. (February 8, 14:30 PM) Growing up without biological father in the home. Non-residential fatherhood among young people from different cultural contexts (1 TRAILS article). Supervisors: Prof. T. Kretschmer, Prof. D.D. van Bergen. University of Groningen.

Sijbrandij, J.J. (April 3, 16:15 PM) The art of analyzing developmental trajectories: recommendations for developmental trajectory group analyses. Supervisors: Prof. U. Bültmann, Prof. S.A. Reijneveld. Co-supervisors: Dr. T. Hoekstra, J. Almansa Ortiz. University of Groningen.

Wiertsema, M. (April 4, 12:45 PM) Ghosts of the past? Transmission of child and adolescent peer experiences across social contexts and generations (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisor: Prof. T. Kretschmer. Co-supervisors: Dr. R. van der Ploeg, Dr. C. Vrijen. University of Groningen.

Schmengler, H. (2024). How do socioeconomic health inequalities develop? Exploring mechanisms in the development of socioeconomic inequalities in mental health and health behaviours in adolescents and young adults. Supervisors: Prof. W.A.M. Vollebergh (Utrecht University). Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel (University of Groningen). Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Peeters (Utrecht University).

Vos, M. (2023) My name is legion for we are many. Lessons learned from linking and splitting psychiatric disorders. Supervisors: Dr. C.A. Hartman (University of Groningen), Prof. N.N.J. Lambregts-Rommelse (The Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre).

Horwitz, E.H. (2023) Boundaries, transitions. Autism Spectrum Disorder in adolescents and adults (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Dr. C.A. Hartman, Prof. R.A. Schoevers. University of Groningen.

Kiekens, W.J. (2022) Sexual and gender minority youth’s mental health and substance use. Disparities, mechanisms, and protective factors (1 TRAILS article). Supervisor: Prof. R. Veenstra. Co-supervisor: dr. L. Baams. University of Groningen.

Jonker, I. (2022) Inflammation as a transdiagnostic factor in the development of psychopathology and somatic symptoms (3 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Prof. R.A. Schoevers, Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, University of Groningen.

Groen, R.N. (2022) Up close and personal: investigating the development of psychopathology using intensive longitudinal data. Supervisors: Dr. C.A. Hartman, Prof. M.C. Wichers. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.T.W. Wardenaar-Wigman. University of Groningen.

Barzeva SA (2022) Time alone will tell: Longitudinal links between social withdrawal and social relationships across adolescence and early adulthood. Supvervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. W.H.J. Meeus. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.S. Klop-Richards. University of Groningen.

Schreuder, M.J. (2022) Stable states and tipping points: a complex dynamic systems perspective on youth mental health. Supervisors: Dr. C.A. Hartman, Prof. M.C. Wichers. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.T.W. Wardenaar-Wigman. University of Groningen.

Acevedo Mesa, M.A. (2021) Beyond a symptom count. Adressing the difficulties of measuring functional somatic symptoms (3 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen and Prof. J.N. Tendeiro. Co-supervisors: Dr. R. Tendeiro-Monden and Dr. A.M. Roest. University of Groningen

Narmandakh, A. (2021) The night before the day after (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisor: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. Co-supervisor: Dr. A.M. Roest. University of Groningen

Pasman, J. (2021) Uncovering genes and testing gene-environment interplay. Supervisors: Prof. J.M. Vink, Dr. C.J.H. Verweij. Co-supervisor: Dr. A. Abdellaoui. Radboud University Nijmegen.

De Wit, A.E. (2021) Can hormones get you down? Studies on sex steroids and depression (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisor: Prof. R.A. Schoevers. Co-supervisors: Dr. M.K. de Boer, Dr. E.J. Giltay. University of Groningen

Kreuze, L. (2021) Anger in youth with anxiety: Relationship with reinforcement sensitivity, parental rejection and treatment outcome (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Prof. M.H. Nauta, Prof. P.J. de Jong. University of Groningen.

Minh, A. (2021) Mental health, education and work in Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States (1 TRAILS article). Supervisors: Prof. U. Bültmann, Prof. C. McLeod, Prof. S.A. Reijneveld. Co-supervisor: dr. M. Guhn. University of Groningen & The University of British Columbia (Canada)

Freriks, R. (2021) Economics of youth mental health. Supervisors: Prof. E. Buskens, Prof. J.O. Mierau. University of Groningen.

Brouwer, S.I. (2020) Motor milestones, physical activity, overweight and cardiometabolic risk. From birth to adolescence (1 TRAILS article). Supervisor: Prof. R.P. Stolk. Co-supervisor: Dr.ir. E. Corpeleijn. University of Groningen.

Bekhuis, E. (2020) A body-mind map. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of the relation between somatic, depressive and anxiety symptomatology (1 TRAILS article). Supervisors: Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, Prof. R.A. Schoevers. University of Groningen.

Kaufman, T.M.L. (2020) Toward tailored interventions: explaining, assessing, and preventing persistent victimization of bullying (1 TRAILS article). Supervisor: Prof. R. Veenstra. Co-supervisors: Dr. G.E. Huitsing, Dr. T. Kretschmer. University of Groningen.

Raven, D. (2020) Where's the need? The use of specialist mental health services in adolescence and young adulthood. Supervisors: Prof A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. R.A. Schoevers. Co-supervisor: Dr. F. Jörg. University of Groningen.

Masselink, M.W. (2019) Despicable me. Self-esteem and depressive symptoms among adolescents and young adults (1 TRAILS article). Supervisor: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. Co-supervisor: Dr. G.H. van Roekel. University of Groningen.

Van Gils, A. (2019) Developing e-health applications to promote a patient-centered approach to medically unexplained symptoms. (1 TRAILS article). Supervisors: Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, Prof. R.A. Schoevers. University of Groningen.

Vrijen, C. (2019). Happy faces and other rewards. Different perspectives on a bias away from positive and toward negative information as an underlying mechanism of depression (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Dr. C.A. Hartman, Prof. P. de Jonge. University of Groningen.

La Roi, C. (2019) Stigma and stress. Studies on attitudes towards sexual minority orientations and the association between sexual orientation and mental health. Supervisor: Prof. R. Veenstra. Co-supervisors: dr. J.K. Dijkstra, dr. T. Kretschmer. University of Groningen. The thesis contains 1 TRAILS article. With another, TRAILS is one of the cohorts.

Brinksma, D.M. (2018) Gene-environment interactions on the course of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms . Supervisors: Prof. P.J. Hoekstra, Prof. J.K. Buitelaar. University Of Groningen.

Elsenburg, L.K. (2018) Adverse life events and overweight in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisor: Prof. A.C. Liefbroer. University of Groningen.

Heininga, V.E. (2017) The happy, the sad, and the anhedonic: Towards understanding altered reward function from a micro-level perspective? (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisor: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Van der Jagt-Jelsma, W. (2018) Religiosity and mental health in (pre-)adolescents. Supervisor: Prof. Buitelaar, Radboud University Nijmegen. Co-supervisors: Dr. M.R. de Vries-Schot (GGZ Christoph) and Dr. H. Klip (Karakter).

Turner, N. (2017). Modifiable risk factors for depression in adolescence  - understanding the causal, role of obesity and physical acitvity. University of Bristol.

Veldman, K. (2016) Mental health from a life-course perspective. Supervisors: Prof. U. Bultmann, Prof. S.A. Reijneveld. University of Groningen.

Bonvanie, I.J. (2016) Functional somatic symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood. Supervisors: Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Zandstra, A.R.E. (2016) Psychosocial adversity and adolescents' mental health problems. Supervisor: Prof. J. Ormel. University of Groningen.

Roy, A. (2016) The development of depression in children and adolescents with ADHD. Supervisor: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Smink, F.R.E. (2016) Through the looking glass. Epidemiological studies on eating disorders in primary care and the community. (2 TRAILS articles). Supervisors: Prof. H.W. Hoek, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Pattiselanno, K.L. (2016) At your own risk: The importance of group dynamics and peer processes in adolescent peer groups for adolescents' involvement in risk behaviors. Supervisors: Prof. R. Veenstra, Prof. W.A.M. Vollebergh. Co-supervisors: Dr. J.K. Dijkstra, Dr. C.E.G. Steglich (1 TRAILS article). University of Groningen.

Schäfer, J.M. (2016) Problem Behavior in Adolescence: Testing the influence of stress reactivity, autoantibodies and methylation. Supervisors: Prof. F.C. Verhulst, Prof. I.H.A. Franken. Co-supervisor: Dr. F.V.A. van Oort. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Van Hemel-Ruiter, M.E. (2015) Can't take my eyes off of you. The role of cognitive biases, reward sensitivity and executive control in adolescent substance use and abuse. Supervisors: Prof. P.J. de Jong, Prof. R.W.H.J. Wiers. Co-supervisor: Dr. B.D. Ostafin (2 TRAILS articles). University of Groningen.

Van der Knaap, L.J. (2015) Epigenetics and adverse health outcomes. Silenced by the past? Supervisors: Prof. F.C. Verhulst, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. Co-supervisors: Dr. F.V.A. van Oort, Dr. H. Riese. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Booij, S.H. (2015) Dynamics of the human stress system in depression: A combined population- and person-based approach to assess long-term changes and daily life fluctuations. Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. P. de Jonge. Co-supervisor: Dr. E.H. Bos (2 TRAILS articles). University of Groningen.

Bennik, E.C. (2015) Every cloud has a colored lining. The relation between positive and negative affect and reactivity to positive and negative events. : Supervisor: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisors: Dr. E. Nederhof, Dr. J.A.C.J. Bastiaansen. University of Groningen.

Rüschoff, B. (2015) Peers in carreers: Peer relationships in the transition from school to work. Supervisors: Prof. R. Veenstra, Prof. S.M. Lindenberg. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.K. Dijkstra. University of Groningen (1 TRAILS article).

Jeronimus, B.F. (2015) Environmental influences on neurotisicm: a story about emotional (in)stability. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Riese. University of Groningen (TRAILS dissertation in part).

Stavrakakis, N. (2015) Physical activity and depressive symptoms. Is a healthy body necessary for a healthy mind? Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. P. de Jonge. Co-supervisor: Dr. A.M. Roest. University of Groningen.

Langenhof, M.R. (2015) Living in a changing world. How the early-life environment influences animal and human ability to cope with change. Supervisors: Prof. J. Komdeur, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen (TRAILS dissertation in part).

Boelema, S.R. (2014) Alcohol use in adolescence. A longitudinal study of its effect on cognitive functioning. Supervisor: Prof. W.A.M. Vollebergh. Co-supervisors: Dr. Z. Harakeh, Dr. M.J.E. van Zandvoort. Utrecht University.

Visser, L. (2014) Early detection and prevention of adolescent alcohol use. Parenting and psychosocial factors. Supervisor: Prof. S.A. Reijneveld. Co-supervisor: Dr. A.F. de Winter. University of Groningen.

Mathyssek, C.M. (2014) The development of anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Supervisor: Prof. F.C. Verhulst. Co-supervisor: Dr. F.V.A. van Oort. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Prince van Leeuwen, A.L. (2013) Blunt vulnerabilities. Identifying risks for initiation and continued use of cannabis in a Dutch adolescent population. Supervisors: Prof. A.C. Huizink, Prof. F.C. Verhulst. Co-supervisor: Dr. H.E. Creemers. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Laceulle, O.M. (2013) Programming effects of adversity on adolescent adaptive capacity. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. M.A.G. van Aken. Co-supervisor: Dr. E. Nederhof. University of Groningen.

Vink, N.M. (2013) The role of stress in the etiology of asthma. Supervisors: Prof.dr. H.M. Boezen, Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, Prof. D.S. Postma. University of Groningen.

Griffith-Lendering, M.F.H. (2013) Cannabis use, cognitive functioning and behaviour problems. Supervisors: Prof. H. Swaab. Copromotor: Dr. S.C.J. Huijbregts. University of Leiden.

Marsman, H. (2013) HPA-axis, genes and environmental factors in relation to externalizing behaviors. Supervisor: Prof. J.K. Buitelaar. The Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre.

Verboom, C.E. (2012) Depression and role functioning. Their relation during adolescence and adulthood. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. W.A. Nolen, Prof. B.W.J.H. Pennix. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.J. Sijtsema. University of Groningen.

Jaspers, M. (2012) Prediction of psychosocial problems in adolescents : do early childhood findings of the preventive child healthcare help? Supervisors: Prof. S.A. Reijneveld, Dr. A.F. de Winter. University of Groningen.

Ivanova, K.O. (2012) From parents to partners: the impact of family on romantic relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Supervisors: Prof. M.C. Mills, Prof. R. Veenstra. University of Groningen.

Janssens, K.A.M. (2011) The etiology of functional somatic symptoms in adolescents. A new perspective on lumping and splitting. Supervisors: Prof. J.G.M. Rosmalen, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Wigman, J.T.W. (2011) Persistance of the extended psychosis phenotype in young people: Link between vulnerability and clinical need. Supervisors: Prof. W.A.M. Vollebergh, Prof. J. van Os. University of Utrecht.

Bosch, N.M. (2011) Adolescents in stress: The ups and downs of the psychophysiological stress response. Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Riese.  University of Groningen.

Sijtsema, J.J. (2010) Adolescent aggressive behavior - Status and stimulation goals in relation to the peer context. Supervisor: Prof. S. Lindenberg. Co-supervisor: Dr. R. Veenstra. University of Groningen.

Buschgens, C.J.M. (2010). It runs in the family – Early biological factors and family environment in children with ADHD symptoms. Supervisors: Prof. J.K. Buitelaar, Prof. M.A.G. van Aken. The Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre.

Bakker, M.P. (2010) Stressful life events and adolescents' mental health: the TRAILS study. Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. J. Ormel. University of Groningen.

Liem, E.T. (2010) Development of overweight in adolescence. Genes, growth & mood. Supervisors: Prof. R.P. Stolk, Prof. P.J.J. Sauer. University of Groningen.

Bouma, E.M.C. (2010) The sensitive sex. Depressive symptoms in adolescence and the role of gender, genes and physiological stress responses. Supervisors: Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisor: Dr. H.Riese. University of Groningen.

Creemers, H.E. (2010) High Times - The role of temperament and other risk factors in the onset and continuation of cannabis use during adolescence. Supervisors: Prof. F.C. Verhulst, Prof. A.C. Huizink. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Sentse, M. (2010) Bridging contexts: the interplay between family, child, and peers in explaining problem behavior in early adolescence. Supervisor: Prof. S. Lindenberg. Co-supervisor: Dr. R. Veenstra. University of Groningen.

Noordhof, A. (2010) In the absence of a gold standard. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. University of Groningen.

Amone, K.P. (2009) Examining the link between socio-economic position and mental health in early adolescents. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. A.J. Oldehinkel. Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Burger. University of Groningen.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2007) Status and affection among (pre)adolescents and their relation with antisocial and prosocial behavior. Supervisor: Prof.S. Lindenberg. Co-supervisor: Dr. R. Veenstra. University of Groningen.

Greaves-Lord, K. (2007) Roots of Anxiety. The role of cardiovascular regulation and cortisol in the development of anxiety in early adolescence. Supervisors: Prof. F.C. Verhulst, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisor: Dr. A.C. Huizink. Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Dietrich, A. (2007) Autonomic nervous system function and behavioral characteristics in (pre)adolescents from a general population cohort. Supervisors: Prof. J. Neeleman, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisor: Dr. J.G.M. Rosmalen. University of Groningen.

Brunnekreef, J.A. (2007) Information processing and problem behavior in preadolescents. Supervisors: Prof. J. Ormel, Prof. R.B. Minderaa. Co-supervisors: Dr. M. Althaus, Dr.ir. L.M.J. de Sonneville. University of Groningen.

Sondeijker, F.E.P.L. (2006) Neuroendocrine and autonomic risk factors for disruptive behaviors in adolescents. Supervisors: Prof. F.C. Verhulst, Prof. J. Ormel. Co-supervisor: Dr. R.F. Ferdinand. Erasmus University Rotterdam.