“I am fascinated by studying the complexity of adolescent development through a combination of disciplines and methods. My research primarily focuses on the predictors, underlying mechanisms, and outcomes of the development of mental (ill-)health (e.g., symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loneliness) and aspects of the self (e.g., self-concept and identity).”

Stefanie Nelemans is Associate Professor (with the ius promovendi – i.e., the formal right to act as principal PhD supervisor/PhD promotor rights) at the section Youth and Family, in the department of Education & Pedagogy, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Utrecht University. 

Research focus: Development of mental health and self across adolescence