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By comparing data from three experiments in the UK and the Netherlands, PhD researcher Yi Sheng and her co-authors found that when ethnic issues are more salient - often triggered by major social events - majority group tends to act more kindly toward individuals from minority groups. Yi: "The research showed that after events that brought high salience to ethnic issues - such as the rise of the worldwide #BlackLivesMatter movement - people with majority background were more likely to treat individuals from ethnic minority groups with greater kindness.

In the crucial period from conception to two years after birth, the so-called "first thousand days", important milestones in a child's development are reached. Recent research by Noor de Waal shows that the mindfulness skills of parents and the quality of the parent-child attachment during and after pregnancy seem to play an important role in the socio-emotional development of children.

Is it unfair to pay extra for healthcare when you're ill? The topic of out-of-pocket healthcare costs is hotly debated in Dutch politics. Health economist Martin Salm, who will deliver his inaugural lecture on November 1, dives deep into this issue. In the Netherlands, much debate surrounds the mandatory deductible in health insurance.

In some municipalities in the Netherlands, residents must explicitly indicate that they want to receive advertising mail by placing a 'yes' sticker on their mailbox. Without this sticker, the delivery person is not allowed to deliver any advertising materials. New research from Tilburg University shows that while the number of leaflets has decreased by half as a result, it has not significantly influenced how people shop.

In a time when many sectors are facing significant labor shortages, it is important to pay attention to the well-being of people in the workplace. "It's time for positive organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employees," states Professor Marianne van Woerkom in her inaugural lecture, which she will give on October 18 at Tilburg University.

The healthcare sector is heading toward a global shortage of 10 million workers. Research from Tilburg University shows how HR departments can creatively contribute to the battle for healthcare staff, and why they need to go beyond traditional methods. 'Many healthcare organizations are still looking for candidates who meet all the requirements.' Staff shortages in healthcare are high on political agendas.

New research on World Mental Health Day: parents play a smaller role in the emotional development of teenagers than previously believed. Caspar van Lissa (Tilburg University) developed an innovative machine learning technique to discover patterns in and predictors of youth behavior. During adolescence, young people learn to manage their emotions.

New research from Tilburg University, Centerdata, the University of Twente, and the Victim Support Fund reveals that experiencing new traumas significantly hinders the recovery from existing anxiety and depressive complaints. It also shows that if recovery does not occur within a year, the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is substantially increased.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were major concerns about the potential impact of the new virus on the well-being of pregnant women and their babies. This led to strict safety measures for pregnant women worldwide. However, infection with the COVID-19 virus during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new dissertation by Frederieke Gigase, which she is defending this week at Tilburg University.

Does advertising for healthy food encourage you to make healthier choices? Communication scientist Frans Folkvord conducted research on healthy food marketing targeting children aged seven to thirteen through vloggers. His study shows that children are more likely to make healthier choices when popular vloggers promote healthy products.

Fifteen years of work, with 650 internationally renowned authors writing 1350 lemmata, has resulted in a book spanning 5000 pages across six volumes: The Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. This comprehensive work will be published next month, but is also available online. The chief editors are professors David Hunter (Boston College), Paul van Geest (Tilburg University, Erasmus University Rotterdam), and Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte (VU).

Online marketplaces like Etsy and UpWork are turning millions of individuals into business owners overnight. So, what should sellers say about themselves and their products to turn their online shop into a success? Tilburg researchers Anna Paley and Robert Smith discovered that one of the best things sellers can mention is that they enjoy their work.

Intensive and problematic social media use during pregnancy can lead to depressive symptoms. This is evident from new doctoral research by Tilburg University. "More attention needs to be paid to these risk factors for mental health problems, which can have unfavorable outcomes for both mother and child." For the past 30 years, Tilburg University has conducted extensive research into the general well-being of women during pregnancy.

Increasing ethnic and racial diversity in Western societies often accompanies feelings of threat among the ethnic majorities of a country. New research from Tilburg University shows that an inclusive integration policy can reduce the perception of diversity as a threat. The research suggests that policies that give immigrants more equal rights are particularly effective in promoting social cohesion and reducing tensions in Western societies.

With the rise and increasing use of digital technologies and online platforms worldwide, the debate about their potential impact on our psychological well-being is growing. New research from Tilburg University and the University of Oxford shows that active (mobile) internet users are more satisfied with their lives and assess their social and physical well-being more positively than non-users.

New sociological research from Tilburg University shows that a pessimistic view of the future in which the next generation will grow up influences young people's decision to enter parenthood. "For people with a pessimistic view of the future, it does not stop at just talking.

Online aggression, or intentionally hurting others online, is primarily studied among young people and young adults. However, new research shows that even 66-year take part in online aggression. "Perpetrators and victims of online aggression can be found in all'age groups," say Dr. Sara Pabian and Professor Heidi Vandebosch, researchers of the project from Tilburg University and the University of Antwerp.

Marketing researcher Rik Pieters has developed, together with colleagues from other universities, a new, indirect questioning technique to improve the chance that people answer truthfully. The technique can be used, for instance, in conducting surveys or in making policies. Chances are that people tend to give socially desirable answers to direct survey questions on sensitive subjects, like watching porn, smoking during pregnancy, theft in the supermarket or illegal acquisition of prescription drugs.

People who live near a refugee center tend to develop a more positive attitude to asylum seekers compared to people who live further away. They are also less likely to support anti-immigration parties. This is the conclusion of research conducted by economist Sigrid Suetens and her team. The study suggests that this positive attitude is a result of contact between local residents and refugees.

Across the globe, animal and plant species along with their habitats are disappearing. With this loss, we also lose the 'services' they provide, such as water filtration or crop pollination. An international research team, including Sjak Smulders from Tilburg University, has proposed a new calculation approach to capture these future 'benefits' of nature.