Research theme Dynamics of Youth (Utrecht University)

Here you will find information about the research theme Dynamics of Youth of Utrecht University. Researchers, journalists, policy makers, parents and other interested parties will find articles and publications about our research, invitations to meetings and behind the scenes.Investing in the futureIn dealing with social problems, you need to start with the children. Dynamics of Youth is about working together in order to better understand child development. It’s about how people become who they are, and why they do what they do. Children growing up today will eventually shape our world in the near future, so we are investing in the future. But children are also a vulnerable group, and we as a society must ensure that they can grow up healthy in mind and body. Interdisciplinary cooperationWithin Utrecht University’s research theme Dynamics of Youth, scientists from all fields of expertise study how young people develop in our rapidly changing society. Researchers from different disciplines integrate their expertise to answer crucial questions for future generations. Common data setsDeveloping large common data sets and research instruments is essential. Therefore the YOUth cohort study was launched in 2015. A large-scale, long-term cohort study. YOUth follows children from before birth until the age of 18. This large-scale longitudinal cohort study with repeated measurements consists of two independent but related samples from the general population.