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Suzanne van de Groep is PhD Candidate in Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Leiden University.

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Do wedding choices influence marriage quality?

Spring has given way to summer, which means it’s time for tropical temperatures, beach days, barbecues, and of course, weddings! In this blog let’s find out whether wedding choices, such as the number of guests, can influence marriage quality

Suzanne van de Groep • June 06, 2019

Discovering your talents

Do you feel you are a talented and successful person? Could you name your five greatest talents, if asked? Most people find this quite difficult. Find out whether talent is a prerequisite for success, and read about six ways to discover your talents.

Suzanne van de Groep • October 25, 2018

PhDiary: Summer School in Nijmegen

Last week I temporarily left beautiful Leiden for Nijmegen to visit a Summer School. During a Summer School you dive into a certain subject intensively for a short period of time (in my case a week), but there is also ample opportunity to meet new people.

Suzanne van de Groep • August 30, 2018

World Compliment Day: The Science Behind Praise

When was the last time someone gave you a compliment? Do you recall how it made you feel appreciated and recognized? In celebration of World Compliment Day, let’s explore the science behind why compliments feel so good and why we should give more of them.

Suzanne van de Groep • February 26, 2018

Passion for work: pleasure or pressure?

As a society, we place huge importance on finding our passion: a Google search reveals over 28 million hits, and TV series that focus on work passion have never been more popular. But is being passionate about work always a good thing?

Suzanne van de Groep • February 16, 2017

Does reading fiction make you a better person?

Could reading a good book make you a better person? In a time in which our bestsellers include horrific deaths (e.g. Game of Thrones) and erotic sadomasochism (e.g. Fifty Shades of Grey), this idea may seem far-fetched.

Suzanne van de Groep • March 15, 2016