A description how technology has alienated us from nature. The currentsocial-technical-ecological system (STES) tends to drive us towards techniques where connection with nature is more difficult. However, techniques can also play a role in restoring human–nature connectedness in (at least) two ways: …

Ons Lectoraat is een van de partners in het EmPowerED Consortium. EmPowerED staat voor Enabling Positive Energy Districts through citizen-centered socio-technical models for upscaling of the heat transition. Het gaat hierbij om: • De warmtetransitie (hoe gaan we duurzaam verwarmen) • Waarbij zowel sociale …

Acknowledging the knowledge gaps and novel paradigms outlined above within both coaching research and practice, the PhD research aims to investigate how need-supportive coaching—rooted in Self-Determination Theory (SDT)—effectively fulfils the satisfaction of beginning teachers’ basic psychological needs …

This study investigated the implementation of mHealth apps in an early stage of the implementation process. Key stakeholders were involved, who attributed to the possibilities and limitations of the implementation. It is crucial to have a clear vision from an organizational perspective and specific prerequisites …

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This study investigates strategies to enhance resident engagement in increasing neighbourhood biodiversity in Rotterdam, aligning with municipal biodiversity agendas. Despite competing priorities, residents' proactive involvement is crucial. Insights from expert interviews and behavioural models inform …

Urban densification is promoted for sustainable urban growth, yet it also generates concerns about negative health impacts on local citizens. Engaging local citizens in the co-design of densification projects is therefore crucial to address their needs and concerns. The use of immersive Virtual Reality …

Citizen science can be a powerful approach to foster the successful implementation of technological innovations in health, care or well-being. Involving experience experts as co-researchers or co-designers of technological innovations facilitates mutual learning, community building, and empowerment. …

The energy community movement has grown considerably over the past ten years. Energy communities are also expanding their activities. However, room for new energy projects is limited because of grid congestion. Therefore, citizen energy communities (CECs) are looking for ways to reduce the pressure on …