prof. dr. D.R. (René) Veenstra

Professor

Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences

Telephone:

+31 6 3198 5033 (Anita van der Hoek, Secretariat Sociology)

E-mail:

d.r.veenstra rug.nl

Homepage ORCID Research Portal

Publications

So you want to design an anti-bullying program? Recommendations for evaluating the potential of discrete ingredients and improving program cost-effectiveness

Tolmatcheff, C. & Veenstra, R., Jan-2026, In: Aggression and violent behavior. 86, 10 p., 102110.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

The role of defenders' and victims' popularity in the effectiveness of defending in bullying interactions: A longitudinal social network study

Richters, S., van Zalk, M. H. W., Veenstra, R. & Laninga-Wijnen, L., Mar-2026, In: Journal of Research on Adolescence. 36, 1, 13 p., e70126.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

A feasibility study of a preventative, transdiagnostic intervention for mental health problems in adolescence: Building resilience through socioemotional training (ReSET)

Lloyd, A., Law, R., Midgley, N., Wu, T., Lucas, L., Atkinson, E., Steinbeis, N., Martin, P., Veenstra, R., Smith, J., Ly, L., Bird, G., Murphy, J., Plans, D., Munafò, M., Penton-Voak, I., Deighton, J., Richards, K., Richards, M. & Fearon, P., Viding, E., 22-Mar-2025, In: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health. 19, 1, 20 p., 29.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Angry or Neutral, It Does Not Matter to Me: Implicit Processing of Facial Emotions Is Not Related to Peer Victimization Experiences

Kellij, S., Lodder, G. M. A., Veenstra, R. & Güroğlu, B., 2025, In: Emotion. 25, 4, p. 951-963 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

De rol van leeftijdsgenoten

Veenstra, R. & Achterberg, M., 2025, Psyschologie van de Adolescentie (27e druk). Slot, W., van Aken, M. & Crone, E. (eds.). Thieme Meulenhoff, p. 243-263 21 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

Doorpakken tegen vapen om dampende generatie te voorkomen

Veenstra, R., 14-May-2025, In: Sociale Vraagstukken.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

Fatherhood and Reoffending after Release from Prison: The Importance of Co-Residing With a Partner and Children

Venema, S. D., Dirkzwager, A. J. E., Haan, M., Nieuwbeerta, P., Blaauw, E. & Veenstra, R., May-2025, In: Crime and Delinquency. 71, 5, p. 1462-1488 27 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Harnessing peer influence: A summary and synthesis of social network and peer-led intervention research

Veenstra, R., 10-Apr-2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Behavioral Development.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Interpersonal Style and Depression Symptoms in Victims of Bullying: A Longitudinal Study Across the Transition Out of Dutch High School

Franzen, M., de Jong, P. J., Veenstra, R. & aan het Rot, M., 7-Oct-2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 38 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Is there really a healthy context paradox for victims of bullying? A longitudinal test of bidirectional within-and between-person associations between victimization and psychological problems

Laninga-Wijnen, L., Yanagida, T., Garandeau, C. F., Malamut, S. T., Veenstra, R. & Salmivalli, C., Feb-2025, In: Development and Psychopathology. 37, 1, p. 40-54 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review