UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Exploring how attitudes towards animal welfare and pet ownership shape support for the reptile positive list in the Netherlands
(2025)This study investigates public support for the upcoming Dutch reptile positive list, a regulatory policy that specifies which reptile species may be kept as pets. Drawing on the Value-Belief-Norm theory and Cognitive ... -
A Multicoloured Grey: Trust, Neutrality, and the Erosion of Legitimacy A Mixed Methods Exploration of Anti-Institutionalism towards Dutch Police.
(2025)Anti-institutional sentiment has been on a prominent rise for the last decade and is increasingly being recognised as a security threat. This phenomenon is accompanied by a sustained erosion of legitimacy, trust and perceived ... -
Divided and Disengaged: Affective Polarisation and Political Engagement Across Migration Backgrounds
(2025)Over the past 25 years, populism and radical political parties have risen in the Netherlands. The current debate often ascribes detrimental consequences for democracy to polarisation. However, polarisation could be a ... -
Verenigd in Afwijking: Recommendations and Best Practices for the Accommodation of Neurodivergence in Dutch Music Festivals
(2025)Neurodivergence is a recent term describing a minority group deviating from normative neurological patterns (e.g., autism, ADHD) often labelled as ‘disability’. Neurodivergent people might have special needs, such as ... -
Field Theoretic Approach to Flat Space Holography
(2025)Flat space holography proposes a duality between quantum gravity in asymptotically flat spacetimes and field theories defined at null infinity, offering a non-AdS realisation of the holographic principle. A central feature ... -
Grenzen aan vrijheid
(2025)Vrijheidsbeperkende maatregelen (VBM) worden in open residentiële instellingen nog regelmatig toegepast, vaak zonder juridische basis. Dit leidt tot ethische dilemma’s bij jeugdprofessionals. Zij balanceren tussen veiligheid, ... -
Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom
(2025)The purpose of this study is to explore how teachers address emotional intelligence (EI) in the classroom and to identify their challenges while doing so. Based on semi-structured interviews with ten teachers in secondary ... -
De Rol van Informele Steunfiguren binnen Geweldloos Verzet: Een Kwalitatieve Vergelijking tussen Methodeboeken en de Ervaringen van Ouders en Professionals
(2025)Voor gezinnen waar gewelddadig of zelfdestructief gedrag van het kind een risico vormt voor de ouder-kindrelatie en het ouderlijke gezag, is een sociaal steunnetwerk essentieel. De Geweldloos Verzet (GV) oudertraining zet ... -
Bridging Two Worlds: Teachers’ Perspectives on Supporting the Social Identity and Sense of Belonging of Bilingual Migrant-Background Youth in Dutch Schools
(2025)This qualitative study explores how teachers in Dutch schools perceive the impact of bilingualism on the social identity development and sense of belonging of migrant-background youth. Drawing on semi-structured interviews ... -
A Study on the Self-Reported Influence of The Parenting Challenge in Uganda on Child Disciplining Approaches
(2025)Violent discipline remains common in Uganda, despite evolving legal and moral norms. Given its harmful effects on child development, culturally sensitive parenting interventions are needed. The Parenting Challenge (TPC), ... -
The Influence of ETF Trading Volume on Stock Market Efficiency in the Technology Sector
(2025)This thesis investigates the relationship between ETF trading volume and stock market efficiency within the technology sector. While exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become increasingly influential in global markets, their ... -
What is the financial impact of CfDs in the EU on investments in renewables
(2025)This paper uses EU electricity price forecasting data to explore the impact of the introduction of CFDs on enhancing the financial viability and investment incentives of renewable energy in the EU. Explore the effects of ... -
AI as a Signal: Funding Effects of Key Generative AI Milestones on Startups
(2025)This thesis explores how breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence have changed the venture capital funding landscape for AI startups, particularly from a signaling theory perspective. It explores how two highly ... -
The role of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) incentives in the performance of startups
(2025)This thesis investigates the impact of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) on the financial performance of startups, with a particular focus on Belgian firms. Grounded on agency theory and a contingency perspective, the ... -
Remote Work, Self-Efficacy, and Geographical Distance: Drivers of International Graduates’ Staying Intentions in the Netherlands
(2025)This thesis examines how remote work opportunities influence international students’ intentions to stay in the Netherlands after graduation. The research focuses on whether flexible job arrangements, specifically hybrid ... -
Turning Risk Into Opportunity: How Institutions Shaped Social Entrepreneurs’ Perception of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2025)Social entrepreneurs (SEs) are increasingly being recognized for their ability to address societal challenges, particularly during times of crisis. Understanding how SEs responded to the COVID-19 pandemic across different ... -
From Niche to Mainstream: Factors Shaping the Mainstreaming of Circular-Born Startups
(2025)This study explores how circular-born startups move beyond niche markets to mainstream their business models without compromising their purpose. Using twelve cases from the Netherlands, this research identifies key enablers ... -
Investigating the impact of water risk on the creditworthiness and financial performance of companies in the food and beverage industry
(2025)The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of water risk on the financial metrics of companies in the global food and beverage industry. While prior research focused on overall climate risks or carbon emissions, ... -
Tweets, Tariffs, and Trades: The Role of Twitter Adoption on Information Transmission in Capital Markets
(2025)This study investigates the moderating role of Twitter in the transmission of information into stock prices during the China-U.S. trade war, ultimately providing insight into the effects of the augmented information ...