Wilma Middendorf

Osnabrück University
Institute of Psychology

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Starting in 2022, I began my PhD candidacy at Osnabrück University’s Department of Developmental Psychology. While I completed my Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Jena, I earned my Master’s in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion, and Diversity in Society from ISCTE Lisbon and the University of Oslo, where I was awarded a scholarship. I also hold a diploma in Social Work with Migrants and Refugees from the German-Jordanian University, and completed several internships with NGO’s working in the field of migration and human rights.

Description of research

Throughout my PhD studies, I aspire to address the question: „How do adolescents promote inclusivity among their peers and parents?“ Specifically, I’m looking closely at how adolescents‘ self-respect and their use of positive communication strategies impact their ability to promote intergroup tolerance. In addition to utilizing (longitudinal) survey studies, I am intrigued by the potential of youth participatory action research as it provides a valuable avenue for gaining deeper insights into adolescents‘ viewpoints of the concepts and processes under consideration.

What do you like about the project?

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"I'm grateful to be part of the project and the team of researchers as an external collaborator. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from the diverse methodologies and to observe the teamwork that contributes to the project's realization. I'm particularly drawn to the project's practical relevance, which becomes evident during our interactions with youth in schools and underlines the importance of the projects' objectives."

Wilma MiddendorfUNIVERSITY OF OSNABRUECK