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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Publication network from the last five years
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Impact of loneliness on health in healthy populations: A meta-analysis
Zheng, Y., Qualter, P., Rollano, C., Hu, X., Martin, A., Nukui, M., Walibhai, W. & Maes, M., Feb 2026, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 31, 1, 14 p., e70040.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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German Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Multidimensional Measure of Loneliness for Children and Adolescents (German LACA-R)
Buecker, S., Heßels, S. & Maes, M., 29 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Psychological Assessment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Life Satisfaction Differences Across Trust Profiles Among Dutch Adolescents
Bi, S., Maes, M., Stevens, G. W. J. M. & Finkenauer, C., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Happiness Studies. 26, 6, 98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Loneliness as a double-edged sword: an adaptive function with maladaptive consequences
Maes, M. & Vanhalst, J., 2025, In: European Journal of Developmental Psychology. 22, 2, p. 188-200 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Researching gender and loneliness differently
Barreto, M., Doyle, D. M. & Maes, M., Feb 2025, In: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1544, 1, p. 55-64 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Invited talk for the learning event "Stronger Together"
Maes, M. (Invited speaker)
Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Professional
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Loneliness in the European Union: Policies at work
Maes, M. (Invited speaker)
6 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Invited talk for the Eureopean Commission, Joint Research Centre
Maes, M. (Invited speaker)
May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Invited talk for the Sociale Dienst voor Vlaams Overheidspersoneel
Maes, M. (Invited speaker)
Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Professional
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Talkshow Studium Generale Utrecht - Hebben singles de toekomst?
Maes, M. (Invited speaker)
Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Popular
In the media
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Op de meest deprimerende dag van het jaar barst het van de activiteiten: maar helpen ze echt?
19/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Prizes & Grants
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ISSBD 2024 Young Scientist Award
Maes, M. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Young Talent Science Communication Award
Maes, M. (Recipient), Nov 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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