BACKGROUND: Older adults want to preserve their health and autonomy and stay in their own home environment for as long as possible. This is also of interest to policy makers who try to cope with growing staff shortages and increasing health care expenses. Ambient assisted living (AAL) technologies can …

Despite the increased attention paid to generational differences especially from practitioners and the popular press, systematic and empirical intergenerational research has been scarce, is largely North American centric, and lacks consistent results. The present study aimed to fill this gap by examining …

Academic procrastination is one of the leading factors that makes students dropping out from school in The Netherlands. Especially among students in higher education. Saxion University of Applied Sciences has started an extensive research on academic procrastination. The purpose of this study is to investigate …

Although occupational influences on the wellbeing of social workers have been recognized, influences on the private sexuality or intimate relationship(s) remain unknown. This research addresses how social workers that specialize in offering support to people working in the sex industry, experience impact …

Due to considerable occupational challenges and stressors, classical musicians might face increased risk for mental health issues, compared to the general population. As such, scholars have highlighted the importance of developing psychological resilience in musicians. Nevertheless, this important psychological …

This study highlights tensions and challenges experienced by language teachers in CLIL contexts. Using an example from the Netherlands, it explores the pedagogical and collaborative practices of Teachers of English in Bilingual streams (TEBs). The study shows how, using formal and practical theories, …

Background: Advanced medical technologies (AMTs), such as respiratory support or suction devices, are increasingly used in home settings and incidents may well result in patient harm. Information about risks and incidents can contribute to improved patient safety, provided that those are reported and …

In Antenne Gooi en Vechtstreek wordt jaarlijks het gebruik en de markt van alcohol, tabak, cannabis en andere drugs in de regio beschreven. Trends en ontwikkelingen worden in kaart gebracht op basis van (1) interviews met professionals over de leefwereld en het middelengebruik van verschillende groepen …

Purpose: Facing the COVID-19 pandemic, police officers are confronted with various novel challenges, which might place additional strain on officers. This mixed-method study investigated officers' strain over a three-month-period after the lockdown. Methods: In an online survey, 2567 police officers …

In today’s world, information security is a trending as well as a crucial topic for both individuals and organizations. Cyber attacks cause financial loss for businesses with data breaches and production loss. Data breaches can result in loss of reputation, reduced customer loyalty, and fines. Also due …