Personal profile
Research
My research focuses on the social psychological aspects of group processes and intergroup relations. I study the motivational underpinnings and implications of social identity processes, in particular for individuals who are devalued or stereotyped.
My research projects revolve around two interrelated themes and questions:
1. Intragroup morality and norm violations: How does (im)morality motivate team members? How do individuals cope with threats to intragroup morality stemming from norm violations in work settings?
2. Inter- and intragroup diversity: How can we create a diverse and inclusive environment for teams and organisations? How are individuals affected by—and how do they perform in—diverse (working) groups? In one of my research projects I focus specifically on Gender diversity in academia: To what extent do male and female scientists face differential opportunities in academia? I am particularly interested in developing effective evidence-based interventions to obtain equal opportunities and equal gender representation in teams and organisations.
In answering these questions, I use different measures and methods (e.g., implicit and explicit measures, psychophysiological measures, lab experiments, field studies, surveys).
Teaching
I teach at the Bachelor and Master level. My courses are related to topics such as identity, intergroup relations, diversity, and stereotyping.
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Academic qualification
Social and Organizational Psychology, PhD, Universiteit Leiden
Award Date: 13 Jun 2013
Research Master in Social Psychology, Master, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Award Date: 1 Jul 2007
Psychology, Bachelor, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
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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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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What's next for the psychology of science rejection?
Rutjens, B. T., van der Lee, R. & Sutton, R. M., Apr 2026, In: Current Opinion in Psychology. 68, p. 1-11 11 p., 102217.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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Nasty and noble notes: Interdependence structures drive self-serving gossip
Dores Cruz, T. D., van der Lee, R., Bechtoldt, M. N. & Beersma, B., Nov 2024, In: Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 50, 11, p. 1596-1612 17 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Threatened by the immoral, challenged by the incompetent: Cardiovascular responses to intragroup morality vs. competence evaluations
van der Lee, R., Ellemers, N., Zarzeczna, N. & Scheepers, D., Jan 2024, In: Group Processes and Intergroup Relations. 27, 1, p. 62-75 14 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Opinie: UvA en VU, onttrek je aan ranglijstfetisj
van der Kolk, B., van der Lee, R., Bakker, B. & Deserno, M., 21 Oct 2023, In: Het Parool.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Popular
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Science rejection in Greece: Spirituality predicts vaccine scepticism and low faith in science in a Greek sample
Rutjens, B. T., Zarzeczna, N. & van der Lee, R., May 2022, In: Public Understanding of Science. 31, 4, p. 428-436 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Courses
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Kenniscentrum Ongelijkheid: Een slecht begin is het dubbele werk? Ongelijkheid tijdens de transitie van opleiding naar werk
Blokker, R. (Project Researcher), Akkermans, J. (Principal Investigator), Beersma, B. (Project Researcher) & van der Lee, R. (Project Researcher)
2/05/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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LINKS: Strengthening links between technologies and society for European disaster resilience
Boersma, K. (Principal Investigator), van der Lee, R. (Project Researcher), Clark, N. E. (Project Researcher), Jagarnathsingh, R. (Project Researcher), Rijkx, L. (Project Researcher), Tzavella, K. (Project Researcher), Larruina, R. (Project Researcher) & Roeloffs, E. (Project Researcher)
1/06/20 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 PhD thesis examination
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Force of Gossip
Beersma, B. (Examiner) & van der Lee, R. A. (Examiner)
2018 → …Activity: PhD thesis Examination › PhD thesis examination