Publications
2022
Scholarly publications
Mertens, E. C. A., Deković, M., Van londen, M., Spitzer, J. E., & Reitz, E. (2022). Components Related to Long-Term Effects in the Intra- and Interpersonal Domains: A Meta-Analysis of Universal School-Based Interventions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 25(4), 627-645. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00406-3
Boahene, D., Reitz, E., & Endendijk, J. J. (2022). Stereotyping Yourself: Are Adolescents’ Stereotypes About the Sexual Double Standard Related to Their Own Sexual Behaviors? Sexuality and Culture, 26(4), 1235-1258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-021-09940-8
Mertens, E. C. A., Deković, M., Van Londen, M., Nye, E., & Reitz, E. (2022). Solid as a rock, flexible as water? Effectiveness of a school-based intervention addressing students' intrapersonal and interpersonal domains. Journal of School Psychology, 92, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2022.02.002
Mertens, E. C. A., Deković, M., Van Londen, M., & Reitz, E. (2022). Parallel Changes in Positive Youth Development and Self-awareness: the Role of Emotional Self-regulation, Self-esteem, and Self-reflection. Prevention Science, 23(4), 502-512. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-022-01345-9
Mertens, E. C. A., Deković, M., Van Londen, M., & Reitz, E. (2022). Personality as a moderator of intervention effects: Examining differential susceptibility. Personality and Individual Differences, 186, 111323. [111323]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.111323
Pirrone, D., Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, M., Reitz, E., van den Eijnden, R. J. J. M., & Ter Bogt, T. F. M. (2022). Pornography Use Profiles and the Emergence of Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(2), 1141–1156 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02140-3
Endendijk, J., Dekovic, M., Vossen, H., van Baar, A., & Reitz, E. (2022). Sexual Double Standards: Contributions of Sexual Socialization by Parents, Peers, and the Media. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(3), 1721–1740 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02088-4
2021
Scholarly publications
Kocevska, D., Lysen, T. S., Dotinga, A., Koopman-verhoeff, M. E., Luijk, M. P. C. M., Antypa, N., Biermasz, N. R., Blokstra, A., Brug, J., Burk, W. J., Comijs, H. C., Corpeleijn, E., Dashti, H. S., De Bruin, E. J., De Graaf, R., Derks, I. P. M., Dewald-kaufmann, J. F., Elders, P. J. M., Gemke, R. J. B. J., ... Tiemeier, H. (2021). Sleep characteristics across the lifespan in 1.1 million people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nature Human Behaviour, 5(1), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-00965-x
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2021). The role of classmates' modeling and reinforcement in adolescents' perceived classroom peer context. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 50(2), 260-270. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-020-01325-8
2020
Scholarly publications
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Leijten, P., van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2020). Components of school-based interventions stimulating students' intrapersonal and interpersonal domains: A meta-analysis. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 23, 605-631. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-020-00328-y
Verbeek, M., Van De Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Deković, M. (2020). A Warm Nest or ‘The Talk’? Exploring and Explaining Relations Between General and Sexuality-Specific Parenting and Adolescent Sexual Emotions. Journal of Adolescent Health, 66(2), 210-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.08.015
Nogueira Avelar e Silva, R., Raat, H., Reitz, E., Plat, M., Dekovic, M., & Van De Bongardt, D. (2020). Longitudinal associations between sexual communication with friends and sexual behaviors through perceived sexual peer norms. Journal of Sex Research, 57(9), 1156-1165 . https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2019.1691969
2019
Scholarly publications
Reitz, E., Mertens, E. C. A., Barentsen, W. M., & Dekovic, M. (2019). Veranderingen in sociale veiligheid, competentiebeleving en depressieve gevoelens van basisschoolkinderen die aan het interventieprogramma Rots en Water deelnemen: Een vergelijkingsstudie. Tijdschrift Klinische Psychologie, 49(1), 38-57.
2018
Scholarly publications
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). What (not) to do? Meta-analysis of effective components of school-based interventions. Paper presented at VNOP CAS Research Days 2018, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). Effectiveness of the universal school based intervention Rock and Water in improving students' socio safety: Communication as indirect effect?. Poster session presented at annual conference of European Society for Prevention Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). What (not) to do? Meta-analysis of effective components of secondary school based prevention programs. Paper presented at annual conference of European Society for Prevention Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). The effectiveness of Rock and Water in improving students' socio-emotional adjustment and social safety: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC psychology, 6(36). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-018-0247-y
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). Effectiveness of the universal school-based intervention Rock and Water in improving students' social safety: Communication as indirect effect?. Poster session presented at Biennial ISSBD meeting.
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). What works for socio-emotional adjustment and social safety? Meta-analysis of effective components of universal secondary school-based interventions. Poster session presented at Biennial ISSBD meeting.
Professional publications
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2018). Wat (niet) te doen? Meta-analyse over preventieve sociaal-emotionele schoolinterventies. Abstract from Jeugd in Onderzoek, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2017
Scholarly publications
Van De Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Overbeek, G., Boislard, M., Burk, B., & Dekovic, M. (2017). Observed Normativity and Deviance in Friendship Dyads’ Conversations About Sex and the Relations With Youths’ Perceived Sexual Peer Norms. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46(6), 1793–1806. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-016-0763-x
Other output
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., Van Londen, W. M., & Reitz, E. (2017). Effective components of universal secondary school-based interventions: A meta-analysis. Poster session presented at European Conference on Developmental Psychology, Utrecht, Netherlands.
2016
Scholarly publications
Stikkelbroek, Y., Bodden, D. H. M., Reitz, E., Vollebergh, W. A. M., & van Baar, A. L. (2016). Mental health of adolescents before and after the death of a parent or sibling. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 25(1), 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-015-0695-3
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Seksuele ontwikkeling tijdens de adolescentie in context: Relaties met ouders en leeftijdgenoten. Tijdschrift voor Seksuologie, 40, 206-211.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342075/Seksuele.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342075/Seksuele.pdf?sequence=1
Dekovic, M., van de Bongardt, D., Baams, L., Doornwaard, S. M., Dalenberg, W., Reitz, E., Dubas, J. J. S., van Aken, M. A. G., Overbeek, G., ter Bogt, T. F. M., van den Eijnden, R. J. J. M., Vanwesenbeeck, I., Kunnen, S., Timmerman, G., & van Geert, P. (2016). Ontwikkeling van romantische relaties en seksualiteit van Nederlandse adolescenten in context: Project STARS. Tijdschrift voor Seksuologie, 40(4), 195-199.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342074/Ontwikkeling.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342074/Ontwikkeling.pdf?sequence=1
Reitz, E., van de Bongardt, D., Baams, L., Doornwaard, S. M., Dalenberg, W., Dubas, J. J. S., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Project STARS (Studies on Trajectories of Adolescent Relationships and Sexuality): A longitudinal, multi-domain study on sexual development of Dutch adolescents. In Romantic relationships and sexuality in adolescence and young adulthood: The role of parents, peers, and partners (pp. 117-131). Routledge.
Meijer, A., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Parenting matters: A Longitudinal study into parenting and adolescent sleep. Journal of Sleep Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.12406
Van De Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Indirect Over-Time Relations Between Parenting and Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviors and Emotions Through Global Self-Esteem. The Journal of Sex Research, 53(3), 273-285. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2015.1046155
Other output
Mertens, E. C. A., Dekovic, M., van Londen - Barentsen, M., & Reitz, E. (2016). Solid as a rock, flexible as water? Effectiveness of Rock and Water in improving students' socio-emotional wellbeing. Poster session presented at VNOP-ISED-CAS Research Days 2016.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Overbeek, G., Boislard, M. A., Burk, W. J., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Observed normativity and deviance in adolescent dyads’ conversations about sex and the relation with perceived sexual peer norms. Paper presented at Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Biennial Meeting 2016, Baltimore, United States.
Meijer, A., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2016). Parenting matters: A Longitudinal study into parenting and adolescent sleep. Paper presented at 23rd Congress of the European Sleep Research Society, Bologna, Italy.
2015
Scholarly publications
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2015). Vroeg seksueel debuut in Nederland. In H. de Graaf (Ed.), Intieme relaties en seksualiteit (pp. 19-29). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Reitz, E., Dekovic, M., van Aken, M. A. G., Beyers, W., & Graaf, H. (2015). Slotbeschouwing. In M. Dekovic, M. van Aken, E. Reitz, W. Beyers, & H. de Graaf (Eds.), Intieme relaties en seksualiteit (pp. 113-119). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Dekovic, M., van Aken, M. A. G., Reitz, E., Beyers, W., & Graaf, H. (2015). Inleiding. In H. de Graaf (Ed.), Intieme relaties en seksualiteit (pp. 1-4). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Dekovic, M., van Aken, M. A. G., Reitz, E., Beyers, W., & De Graaf, H. (2015). Intieme relaties en seksualiteit. Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Doornwaard, S. M., Ter Bogt, T. F. M., Reitz, E., & Van Den Eijnden, R. J. J. M. (2015). Sex-related online behaviors, perceived peer norms and adolescents' experience with sexual behavior: Testing an integrative model. PLoS One, 10(6), [0127787]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0127787
Buist, K. L., Paalman, C., Branje, S. J. T., Dekovic, M., Reitz, E., Verhoeven, M., Meeus, W. H. J., Koot, H. M., & Hale, W. W. (2015). Longitudinale effecten van kwaliteit van de broer/zus-relatie op probleemgedrag van adolescenten: Een cross-etnische vergelijking. Kind en adolescent, 36(2), 63-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12453-015-0076-1
Reitz, E., van de Bongardt, D., Baams, L., Doornwaard, S., Dalenberg, W., Dubas, J., van Aken, M., Overbeek, G., ter Bogt, T., van den Eijnden, R., Vanwesenbeeck, W., Kunnen, S., Timmerman, G., van Geert, P., & Deković, M. (2015). Project STARS (Studies on Trajectories of Adolescent Relationships and Sexuality): A longitudinal, multi-domain study on sexual development of Dutch adolescents. European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 12, 613-626. https://doi.org/10.1080/17405629.2015.1018173
Baams, L., Overbeek, G., van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Dubas, J. S., & van Aken, M. A. G. (2015). Adolescents' and their friends' sexual behavior and intention: Selection effects of personality dimensions. Journal of Research in Personality, 54, 2-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2014.07.009
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Sandfort, T., & Dekovic, M. (2015). A Meta-Analysis of the Relations Between Three Types of Peer Norms and Adolescent Sexual Behavior. Personality and Social Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088868314544223
Other output
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Overbeek, G., Boislard, M. A., Burk, W. J., & Dekovic, M. (2015). Observed normativity and deviance in adolescent dyads’ conversations about sex and the relation with perceived sexual peer norms. Poster session presented at 41st Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research (IASR), Toronto, Canada.
2014
Scholarly publications
van de Bongardt, D., de Graaf, H., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2014). Parents as moderators of longitudinal associations between sexual peer norms and Dutch adolescents' sexual initiation and intention. Journal of Adolescent Health, 55(3), 388-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.02.017
Buist, K. L., Paalman, C. H., Branje, S., Dekovic, M., Reitz, E., Verhoeven, M., Meeus, W. H. J., Koot, H. M., & Hale III, W. W. (2014). Longitudinal effects of sibling relationship quality on adolescent problem behavior: A cross-ethnic comparison. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 20, 266-275. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033675
Other output
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Sandfort, T., & Dekovic, M. (2014). Peers and adolescent sexual behavior: A meta-analysis of three types of social norms. Paper presented at EARA-SRA Summer School, Driebergen, Netherlands.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Sandfort, T., & Dekovic, M. (2014). Peer norms and adolescent sexual (risk) behavior: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at 40th Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research (IASR), Dubrovnik, Croatia.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2014). Longitudinal associations between parenting and Dutch adolescents’ sexual initiation: A transactional approach. Paper presented at 15th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Austin, United States.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2014). Longitudinal associations between parental control and adolescents’ sexual autonomy and emotions: Self-esteem as a mediator. Paper presented at 15th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Austin, United States.
2013
Other output
van de Bongardt, D., de Graaf, H., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2013). Parents as moderators of longitudinal associations between peer norms and Dutch adolescents’ sexual intention. Poster session presented at Symposium “Youth, Sex and Romance from an Interrelational Perspective: The Role of Parents, Peers, and Partners” , Utrecht, Netherlands.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Sandfort, T., & Dekovic, M. (2013). Peer influence and adolescent sexual (risk) behavior: A meta-analysis. Poster session presented at Symposium “Youth, Sex and Romance from an Interrelational Perspective: The Role of Parents, Peers, and Partners” , Utrecht, Netherlands.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2013). Parents as moderators of peer influence on adolescent sexuality: Longitudinal findings from the Netherlands. Poster session presented at Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Seattle, United States.
2012
Scholarly publications
Spuij, M., Reitz, E., Prinzie, P., Stikkelbroek, Y., de Roos, C., & Boelen, P. A. (2012). Distinctiveness of symptoms of prolonged grief, depression, and post-traumatic stress in bereaved children and adolescents. European child & adolescent psychiatry, 21(12), 673-679. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-012-0307-4
Dekovic, M., van Aken, M. A. G., Reitz, E., Beyers, W., & De Graaf, H. (2012). Inleiding op het themanummer Intieme relaties en seksualiteit. [Introduction to the special issue intimate relationships and sexuality]. Kind en adolescent, 33, 175-178.
Other output
Reitz, E., van de Bongardt, D., & Dekovic, M. (2012). The relationship between early sexual debut and parenting behaviors of Dutch adolescents. Poster session presented at 14th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Vancouver, Canada.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Dekovic, M., & Sandfort, T. (2012). Peer pressure, attitudes, and behavior: A meta-analysis of three types of peer influence on adolescent sexual behavior outcomes. Poster session presented at 14th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Vancouver, Canada.
2011
Other output
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Dekovic, M., & Sandfort, T. (2011). Romantic and sexual development of youth in the Netherlands: The family and peer context [research plan].. Poster session presented at 37th Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Los Angeles, United States.
van de Bongardt, D., Reitz, E., Baams, L., & Dekovic, M. (2011). Sexual development of Dutch youth: The role of family and peers [research plan]. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 8, 241-241.
2010
Scholarly publications
Udell, W., Sandfort, T. G. M., Reitz, E., Bos, H., & Dekovic, M. (2010). The relationship between early sexual debut and psychosocial outcomes: A longitudinal study of Dutch adolescents. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39, 1133-1145.
Other output
Meijer, A. M., Reitz, E., Dekovic, M., van den Wittenboer, G. L. H., & Stoel, R. D. (2010). Longitudinal relations between sleep quality, time in bed and adolescent problem behavior. Paper presented at Paper presented at APA 118th Annual Convention, San Diego, USA.
2008
Scholarly publications
Buist, K. L., Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2008). Attachment stability and change during adolescence: A longitudinal application of the Social Relations Model. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25, 429-444.
Dekovic, M., Reitz, E., & Prinzie, P. (2008). Ouderlijke controle: wat doen ouders, met welk resultaat, en waarom? Kinder en jeugdpsychotherapie, 35, 5-21.
Reitz, E., Prinzie, P., Dekovic, M., & Buist, K. L. (2008). Ouderlijke kennis, contacten met leeftijdgenoten en externaliserend probleemgedrag van adolescenten. Een longitudinaal onderzoek. Kind en adolescent, 29, 134-146.
Other output
Reitz, E., Dekovic, M., Asscher, J. J., & Palmen, H. (2008). Bidirectional relations between peer pressure and externalizing problem behavior: The moderating role of quality of relationship with peers. Paper presented at Paper presented at the XIth conference of European Association for Research on Adolescence Conference (EARA), Torino, Italy.
2006
Scholarly publications
Reitz, E., & Dekovic, M. (2006). De ouder-kind relatie: wie beïnvloedt wie? Kind en adolescent, 27, 84-99.