Sanne Van Grootel, Phd Email & Phone Number

Antwerp, Be

Nominated as finalist for the Young Talent of the year 2022 by the MOA Expertise centerDiversity & Inclusion champion within the wider organization

Diversity & Inclusion champion within the wider organization

Leuven, Belgium

My dissertation focused on understanding some of the individual level factors, group level factors, as well as country level factors that limit and drive men’s interest, motivation, and intent to engage in communal roles using a variety of research procedures, methods, analytical approaches, and sample bases. Specifically, in my dissertation I examined the role of gender norms and pluralistic ignorance regarding these norms in men’s communal self-descriptions, attitudes, and behavioral intentions. Additionally, my dissertation studied the role of support in men’s communal attitudes and behaviors, and also investigated whether support can buffer negative effects of a potential masculinity threat. Furthermore, throughout my PhD I aimed to identify what national level factors are related to the gender gap in young adults’ expected share of communal engagement using a large cross-national sample. Together, my doctoral dissertation demonstrated the difficult road to gender-related socialchange for men in communal roles. The findings discussed in my PhD thesis gave first insights into some of the factors that limit and drive male engagement in communal roles.

Research Master, Psychology

Business/Managerial Economics

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology