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Prof. dr. Leoniek Wijngaards

Dean 
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Psychologie
Psychologie
Martinus J. Langeveldgebouw
Heidelberglaan 1
Kamer H2.28
3584 CS Utrecht

Prof. dr. Leoniek Wijngaards

Dean
Psychologie
l.wijngaards@uu.nl
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Research areas

Publications

2025

Scholarly publications

Verbree, A. R., van der Schaaf, M., Wijngaards-de Meij, L., & Dilaver, G. (2025). Students' sense of belonging and authenticity in higher education. British Educational Research Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.4114

2024

Scholarly publications

Soppe, K. F. B., Klugkist, I. G., Wubbels, T., & Wijngaards, L. (2024). Determining fit: the role of matching procedures in prospective higher education students’ enrolment behaviour. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 46(2), 131-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2023.2267201
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437986/Determining_fit_the_role_of_matching_procedures_in_prospective_higher_education_students_enrolment_behaviour.pdf?sequence=1
Crone, V., Prins, F., Lutz, C. I., Meijerman, I., Schutjens, V., van der Smagt, M., Wijngaards, L., Bovenschen, N., & Kluijtmans, M. (2024). Strengthening educational leadership through a professional development programme in conjunction with a teaching-focused full professor career track: reflections of participants. International Journal for Academic Development, 29(3), 366-378. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2023.2207309
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/243690843/Strengthening_educational_leadership_through_a_professional_development_programme_in_conjunction_with_a_teaching-focused_full_professor_career_track_.pdf

2023

Scholarly publications

Verbree, A. R., Hornstra, L., Maas, L., & Wijngaards-de Meij, L. (2023). Conscientiousness as a Predictor of the Gender Gap in Academic Achievement. Research in Higher Education, 64(3), 451–472. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-022-09716-5
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/431311/s11162-022-09716-5.pdf?sequence=1

2022

Scholarly publications

Maas, L., Brinkhuis, M., Kester, L., & Wijngaards, L. (2022). Cognitive diagnostic assessment in university statistics education: Valid and reliable skill measurement for actionable feedback using learning dashboards. Applied Sciences, 12(10), 1-19. Article 4809. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12104809
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420851/applsci_12_04809.pdf?sequence=1
Maas, L., Brinkhuis, M., Kester, L., & Wijngaards, L. (2022). Diagnostic classification models for actionable feedback in education: Effects of sample size and assessment length. Frontiers in Education, 7, 1-17. Article 802828. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.802828
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/419209/feduc_07_802828.pdf?sequence=1

2021

Scholarly publications

Leijten, P. H. O., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Weeland, J., Menting, A. T. A., Orobio de Castro, B., Overbeek, G. J., & Matthys, W. C. H. J. (2021). Parenting group composition does not impact program effects on children's conduct problems. Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43), 35(5), 709-714. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000820
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416209/Parenting_Group_Composition_Does_Not_Impact_Program_Effects_on_Children_s_Conduct_Problems.pdf?sequence=1
Verbree, A.-R., Maas, L., Hornstra, L., & Wijngaards, L. (2021). Personality predicts academic achievement in higher education: Differences by academic field of study? Learning and Individual Differences, 92, Article 102081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2021.102081
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/413006/1_s2.0_S1041608021001187_main.pdf?sequence=1

2019

Scholarly publications

Soppe, K. F. B., Wubbels, T., Leplaa, H. J., Klugkist, I., & Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V. (2019). Do they match? Prospective students’ experiences with choosing university programmes. European Journal of Higher Education, 9(4), 359-376. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568235.2019.1650088
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387353/Do_they_match_Prospective_students_experiences_with_choosing_university_programmes.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Scholarly publications

Leijten, P., Menting, A., Wijngaards-de Meij, L., Raaijmakers, M., Matthys, W., & Orobio de Castro, B. (2018). Ouderinterventie voor gedragsproblemen bij kinderen: Even effectief voor verschillende gezinnen? . Kind en adolescent, 39(2), 143-159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12453-018-0177-8
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/374034/Leijten2018_Article_OuderinterventieVoorGedragspro.pdf?sequence=1
Wijngaards, L., & Merx, S. (2018). Improving curriculum alignment and achieving learning goals by making the curriculum visible. International Journal for Academic Development, 23(3), 219-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2018.1462187
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/248232277/Improving_curriculum_alignment_and_achieving_learning_goals_by_making_the_curriculum_visible.pdf
Huenges Wajer, I. M. C., Smits, A. R., Rinkel, G. J. E., van Zandvoort, M. J. E., Wijngaards, L., & Visser-Meily, J. M. A. (2018). Exploratory study of the course of posttraumatic stress disorder after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. General Hospital Psychiatry, 53, 114-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2018.03.004
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/248232249/1-s2.0-S0163834317303596-main.pdf
Prinsen, S., Evers, C., Wijngaards, L., van Vliet, R., & de Ridder, D. T. D. (2018). Does Self-Licensing Benefit Self- Regulation Over Time? An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study of Food Temptations. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 44(6), 914-927. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167218754509
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/364441/0146167218754509.pdf?sequence=1
Brenninkmeijer, V., Lagerveld, S. E., Blonk, R. W. B., Schaufeli, W. B., & Wijngaards, L. (2018). Predicting the Effectiveness of Work-Focused CBT for Common Mental Disorders: The Influence of Baseline Self-Efficacy, Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 29, 31-41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-018-9760-3
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420559/Brenninkmeijer2019_Article_PredictingTheEffectivenessOfWo.pdf?sequence=1
Leijten, P. H. O., Raaijmakers, M. A. J., Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Matthys, W. C. H. J., Menting, A. T. A., van Putten, M., & Orobio De Castro, B. (2018). Understanding who benefits from parenting interventions for children’s conduct problems: An integrative data analysis. Prevention Science, 19(4), 579-588. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-018-0864-y
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/373304/Understanding.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Wijngaards, L. D. N. V. (2018). Pre-arrival orientation programme to increase retention and success. In R. Matheson, S. Tangney, & M. Sutcliffe (Eds.), Transition in, through and out of Higher Education: International Case Studies and Best Practice (pp. 58-60). Routledge.
Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Veenhoven, J., & Schellekens, L. H. (2018). Leerlijnen in curriculum verbeteren en zichtbaar maken. OnderwijsInnovatie, 2018(1), 17-23. https://www.ou.nl/documents/40554/383618/OI_2018_1_web.pdf/41142e1c-67fd-5cdc-26ca-264bcce9e47c
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/364973/leerlijnen.pdf?sequence=1

2015

Scholarly publications

van Veen, S., van Schie, K., Wijngaards, L., Littel, M., Engelhard, I., & van den Hout, M. (2015). Speed matters: relationship between speed of eye movements and modification of aversive autobiographical memories. Frontiers in Psychiatry [E], 6, Article 45. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00045
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/322112/7.pdf?sequence=3

Professional publications

Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., & Veenhoven, J. (2015). Improving the coherence in the Psychology curriculum: a pilot study. In Conference Proceedings. The Future of Education 2016 LibreriaUniversitaria Edizioni. http://conference.pixel-online.net/FOE/files/foe/ed0005/FP/1755-ITL1099-FP-FOE5.pdf
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/325559/1755_ITL1099_FP_FOE5.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Tsafou, K. E., Lacroix, J. P. W., Van Ee, R., Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., & de Ridder, D. T. D. (2015). Mindfulness and satisfaction with physical activity: a longitudinal study.. Poster session presented at 29th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Limassol, Cyprus.

2014

Scholarly publications

Menting, A. T. A., de Castro, B. O., Wijngaards, L., & Matthys, W. (2014). A Trial of Parent Training for Mothers Being Released From Incarceration and Their Children. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 43(3), 381-396. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2013.817310
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/379989/A_Trial_of_Parent_Training_for_Mothers_Being_Released_From_Incarceration_and_Their_Children.pdf?sequence=1
Hox, J., & Wijngaards, L. (2014). The multilevel regression model. In H. Best, & C. Wolf (Eds.), Sage Handbook of Regression Analysis and Causal Inference Article Chapter 7 SAGE. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446288146

2013

Scholarly publications

Stroebe, M. S., Finkenauer, C., Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Schut, H. A. W., Van den Bout, J., & Stroebe, W. (2013). Partner-Oriented Self-Regulation Among Bereaved Parents: The Costs of Holding in Grief for the Partner’s Sake. Psychological Science, 24(4), 395-402. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612457383
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/291061/Psychological%2520Science-2013-Stroebe-395-402.pdf?sequence=1

2012

Scholarly publications

Overman, C. L., Bossema, E. R., van Middendorp, H., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Verstappen, S. M. M., Bulder, M., Jacobs, J. W. G., Bijlsma, J. W. J., & Geenen, R. (2012). The prospective association between psychological distress and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a multilevel regression analysis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 71(2), 192-197. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2011-200338.
van Hoogdalem, A., Singer, E., & Wijngaards, L. D. N. V. (2012). The role of familiarity and similarity in friendship relationships in toddlers in Dutch daycare centers. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 20(2), 189-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2012.681134

2011

Other output

Overman, C. L., Bossema, E. R., van Middendorp, H., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Verstappen, S. M. M., Bulder, M., Jacobs, J. W. G., Bijlsma, J. W. J., & Geenen, R. (2011). The prospective association between psychological distress and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a multilevel regression analysis.. Poster session presented at Poster presented at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Conference, London, United Kingdom.
Overman, C. L., Bossema, E. R., van Middendorp, H., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Verstappen, S. M. M., Bulder, M., Jacobs, J. W. G., Bijlsma, J. W. J., & Geenen, R. (2011). Het prospectieve verband tussen psychische distress en ziekteactiviteit bij patiënten met reumatoïde artritis: een multilevel regressieanalyse.. Poster session presented at Poster presented at the NVR, Dutch Society for Rheumatology Fall conference, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Overman, C. L., Bossema, E. R., van Middendorp, H., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Verstappen, S. M. M., Bulder, M., Jacobs, J. W. G., Bijlsma, J. W. J., & Geenen, R. (2011). The prospective association between psychological distress and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a multilevel regression analysis. 759. Abstract from Unknown event.

2010

Scholarly publications

Finkenauer, C., Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Reis, H. T., & Rusbult, C. E. (2010). The importance of seeing what is not there:A quasi-signal detection analysis of positive and negative behavior in newlywed couples. Personal Relationships, 17(4), 615-633.
Van der Houwen, H. K., Stroebe, M. S., Stroebe, W., Schut, H. A. W., Van den Bout, J., & Wijngaards, L. D. N. V. (2010). Risk factors for bereavement outcome: A multivariate approach. Death Studies, 34(3), 195-220. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481180903559196
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386294/Risk_Factors_for_Bereavement_Outcome_A_Multivariate_Approach.pdf?sequence=1
Jansen, J., van Weert, J. C. M., Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., van Dulmen, S., Heeren, T. J., & Bensing, J. M. (2010). The role of companions in aiding older cancer patients to recall medical information. Psycho-Oncology, 19(2), 170-179.

2008

Scholarly publications

Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Stroebe, M. S., Schut, H. A. W., Stroebe, W., Van den Bout, J., Van der Heijden, P. G. M., & Dijkstra, I. C. (2008). Parents grieving the loss of their child: Interdependence in coping. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 47(1), 31-42. https://doi.org/10.1348/014466507X216152
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/44613/PVDH-91.parentsgrievingthelossoftheirchild.interdependenceincoping.pdf?sequence=1
Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Stroebe, M. S., Schut, H. A. W., Stroebe, W., Van den Bout, J., Van der Heijden, P. G. M., & Dijkstra, I. C. (2008). The impact of circumstances surrounding the death of a child on parents' grief. Death Studies, 32(3), 237-252. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481180701881263
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/383993/Circumstances.pdf?sequence=1

2007

Scholarly publications

Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Stroebe, M. S., Schut, H. A. W., Stroebe, W., Van den Bout, J., Van der Heijden, P. G. M., & Dijkstra, I. C. (2007). Patterns of attachment and parents' adjustment to the death of their child. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 33, 537-548. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167206297400
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/44761/PVDH-88.patternsofattachmentandparentsadjustment.pdf?sequence=1
Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V. (2007). Psychological adjustment among bereaved parents: individual and interpersonal predictors. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University].
Wijngaards-de Meij, L. D. N. V., Stroebe, M. S., Schut, H. A. W., Stroebe, W., Van den Bout, J., van der Heijden, P., & Dijkstra, I. C. (2007). Neuroticism and attachment insecurity as predictors of bereavement outcome. Journal of Research in Personality, 41(2), 498-505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2006.06.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/31099/1_s2.0_S009265660600078X_main.pdf?sequence=3

2005

Scholarly publications

Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Stroebe, M. S., Schut, H. A. W., Stroebe, W., Van den Bout, J., Van der Heijden, P. G. M., & Dijkstra, I. (2005). Couples at risk following the death of their child: Predictors of grief versus depression. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 73(4), 617-623. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.73.4.617
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/23155/heijden_van_der_05_couples.pdf?sequence=1

2000

Professional publications

Van der Heijden, P. G. M., Treep, R., & Wijngaards, L. D. N. V. (2000). FSW aan de monitor: een tabellenboek over studievoortgang voor cohorten 1993-1997. Universiteit Utrecht.

1998

Professional publications

Wijngaards, L. D. N. V., Cuijpers, D., Hutschemaekers, G., & Van den Bout, J. (1998). Rouwen in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg - een exploratief onderzoek. In J. van den Bout, P. A. Boelen, & J. de Keijser (Eds.), Behandelingsstrategieen bij gecompliceerde rouw en verliesverwerking (pp. 17-25). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
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