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My research focuses on understanding human behavior in context, with particular attention to stress, mental health, neurodiversity, and the interactions between biological, psychological, and environmental factors. I study how individual differences emerge and influence behavior over time. Complex human behavior cannot be fully understood in isolation, and I prioritize integrative, multi-level approaches that preserve relationships across biological, psychological, and contextual domains.
A key focus of my work is real-world data collection. I use ecological momentary assessment, wearable sensors, and physiological recordings to study how the body and brain communicate in everyday life. By combining these data with psychometric, social, and environmental measures, I examine how mental, social, and contextual factors influence physiological regulation and behavioral outcomes. This approach allows me to understand stress and adaptation as they naturally unfold, capturing the interplay between internal processes and external circumstances.
In analysis, I apply a diverse set of approaches, from traditional linear and multilevel models to dynamic, machine learning, and network-based methods. This flexibility allows me to detect patterns across levels, integrate diverse sources of information, and maintain the relationships between biological, psychological, and environmental factors. By combining these methods, I can capture the nuance and variability inherent in human behavior rather than reducing it to simplified summaries.
My work emphasizes rigorous study design, ethical responsibility, and transparency throughout the research process. I collaborate across disciplines and promote open data and shared methods to ensure that knowledge production is inclusive and cumulative. Through this integrative approach, I aim to generate insights that are not only scientifically robust but also relevant to understanding and supporting human well-being.
Note: I obtained my PhD September 12 2023. I do not know why the system has not updated this. If you know how to can you kindly let me know?
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User created Keywords
- Psychophysiology
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Stress
- Neurodiversity
- Affect
- Daily life
- Physical Activity
- Sleep
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Validity of electrodermal activity-based measures of sympathetic nervous system activity from a wrist-worn device
van der Mee, D. J., Gevonden, M. J., Westerink, J. H. D. M. & de Geus, E. J. C., Oct 2021, In: International Journal of Psychophysiology. 168, p. 52-64 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Tracking everyday emotional experiences in university students with the distinct mood assessment questionnaire
van der Mee, D., de Vries, L. & Krabbendam, L., 27 Feb 2026, In: Current Psychology. 45, 605, 605.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Electrocardiogram-Based Mental Stress Detection Amid Everyday Activities Using Machine Learning: Model Development and Validation Study
Uendes, B., Antonides, A., van de Ven, S., van der Mee, D. J., de Geus, E. & Hoogendoorn, M., 2026, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28, 26 p., e80450.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Stress and stress reactivity in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following eye movement desensitization (EMD): A randomized controlled trial
Susanty, E., Sijbrandij, M., van der Mee, D. J., Srisayekti, W., Suparman, Y. & Huizink, A. C., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. 89, p. 1-13 13 p., 102052.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Are you stressed or just excited? What the Garmin Stress Score can say about your mood
van der Mee, D. J., Koyuncu, Z. & Lemmers-Jansen, I. L. J., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Affective Disorders Reports. 21, p. 1-11 11 p., 100974.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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The effect of fitness on ANS and affective stress reactivity
van der Mee, D. (PhD candidate), Gevonden, M. (Project Researcher) & de Geus, E. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/22 → 1/03/23
Project: Research
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Autonomic Nervous System & Theory of Intelligence
van der Mee, D. (PhD candidate), Nieuwenhuis, S. (PhD candidate) & van Atteveldt, N. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/21 → 1/01/24
Project: Research
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Tutor bachelor Psychology
van der Mee, D. (Speaker)
1 Sept 2021 → 1 Mar 2023Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Presentation at the SAA conference 2021
van der Mee, D. (Speaker)
30 Jun 2021 → 2 Jul 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Fifth Waerables in Practice Symposia
van der Mee, D. (Organiser)
12 Nov 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic