Denise de Ridder
Selfregulation people
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Research
My research deals primarily with self-regulation processes in health behavior. I am particularly interested in how people deal with the conflicting task of striving for long-term health goals and cope with frustrations and distractions while doing so. How are they able to withstand immediate gratification of giving in to temptations and how does a future time perspective help them in keeping track of their long-term interests. As a project leader of the EU FP7 funded TEMPEST project I am also interested in the concept of self-regulatory competence as a set of skills rather than a disposition and how environmental features may assist – or compromise – how young people deal with the obesogenic environment.
Teaching
As a teacher I am involved in undergraduate courses: Personality, Theoretical Foundations of Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Promotion. I am also the coordinator of the Research Master Program Social and Health Psychology: Research in Behavioral Regulation. As scientific director of the National Psychology & Health Research Institute I am involved in organizing and teaching International Research Seminars for Ph.D. students.
Publications
In press
De Ridder, D.T.D., Ouwehand, C., Stok, F.M., & Aarts, F. (in press). Hot or not: Visceral influences on coping planning fo weight loss attempts. Psychology & Health.
Evers, C., De Ridder, D. T. D., & Adriaanse, M. A. (in press). Adequately predicting emotional eating with self-reports: Not as easy as pie. Health Psychology.
Gerrits, J., De Ridder, D., De Wit, J., & Kuijer, R. (in press). Looking fat or behaving bad? Both body size and eating style affect peer evaluation in adolescents. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
Kroese, F.M., Evers, C., & De Ridder, D.T.D. (in press). Tricky treats: Paradoxical effects of temptation strength on self-regulation processes. European Journal of Social Psychology.
Stok, F.M., De Ridder, D.T.D., Adriaanse, M., & De Wit, J.B.F. (in press). Looking cool or attaining self-rule: Different motives for autonomy and their effects on unhealthy snack purchase. Appetite. pdf
2010
Adriaanse, M.A., De Ridder, D.T.D., & Evers, C. (2010). Emotional Eating: Eating when emotional or emotional about eating? Psychology & Health, DOI: 10.1080/08870440903207627, 1-17. pdf
Adriaanse, M. A., Oettingen, G., Gollwitzer, P. M., Hennes, E. P., De Ridder, D. T. D., & De Wit, J. B. F. (2010). When planning is not enough: Fighting unhealthy snacking habits by mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII). European Journal of Social Psychology, DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.730. pdf
Evers, C., Stok, F.M., & De Ridder, D.T.D. (2010). Feeding your feelings: Emotion regulation strategies and emotional eating. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36, 792-804. pdf
2009
Adriaanse, M. A., De Ridder, D. T. D., & De Wit, J. B. F. (2009). Finding the critical cue: Implementation intentions to change one’s diet work best when tailored to personally relevant reasons for unhealthy eating. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35, 60-71. pdf
De Ridder, D. T. D., De Wit, J. B. F., & Adriaanse, M. A. (2009). Making plans for healthy diet: The role of motivation and action orientation. European Journal of Social Psychology, 39, 622-630. pdf
Evers, C., De Ridder, D., & Adriaanse, M.A. (2009). Assessing yourself as an emotional eater: Mission impossible? Health Psychology, 28, 717-725. pdf
Gerrits, J., De Ridder, D., De Wit, J., & Kuijer, R. (2009). Cool and independent or foolish and undisciplined? Adolescents’ prototypes of (un)healthy eaters and their association with eating behaviour. Appetite, 53, 407-413. pdf
Kroese, F.M., Evers, C., & De Ridder, D.T.D. (2009). How chocolate keeps you slim: The effect of food temptations weight watching goal importance, intentions, and eating behavior. Appetite, 53, 430-433. pdf
Ouwehand, C., De Ridder, D.T.D., & Bensing, J.M. (2009). Who can afford to look to the future? The relationship between SES and proactive coping. European Journal of Public Health, 19, 412-417. pdf
Thoolen, B.J., De Ridder, D., Bensing, J., & Rutten, G. (2009). Beyond good intentions: The role of proactive coping in achieving sustained behavioral change in the context of diabetes management. Psychology & Health, 24, 237-254. pdf
Zijlstra, H., Larsen, J.K., De Ridder, D.T.D., Van Ramhorst, B., & Geenen, R. (2009). Initiation and maintenance of weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. The role of outcome expectation and satisfaction with the psychosocial outcome. Obesity Surgery, 19, 725-731. pdf
2008
De Ridder, D., Geenen, R., Kuijer, R.G., & Van Middendorp (2008). Psychological adjustment to chronic disease. The Lancet, 372, 246-255 pdf
Kuijer, R., De Ridder, D., Ouwehand, C., Houx, B., & Van den Bos, R. (i2008). Dieting as a case of behavioral decision making. Does self-control matter? Appetite, 51, 506-511. pdf
Ouwehand, C., & De Ridder, D. (2008). Effects of temptation and weight on hedonics and motivation to eat in women. Obesity, 16, 1788-1793. pdf
Ouwehand, C., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2008). The characteristics of a potential goal threat predict attention and information seeking in middle-aged and older adults. Motivation & Emotion, 32, 90-99. pdf
Ouwehand, C., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2008). Individual differences in the use of proactive coping strategies by middle-aged and older adults. Personality & Individual Differences, 45, 28-33. pdf
Thoolen, B., De Ridder, D., Bensing, J., Rutten, G., & Gorter, K. (2008). Beyond good intentions: The development and evaluation of a proactive self-management course for patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Health Education Research, 23, 53-61.pdf
Thoolen, B.J., De Rider, D., Bensing, J., & Rutten, G. (2008). No worries, no impact? A systematic review of emotional, cognitive and behavioral responses to the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Health Psychology Review, 2, 65-93. pdf
2007
Bode, C., & De Ridder, D. (2007). Investing in the future – identifying participants in an educational program for middle-aged and older adults. Health Education Research, 22, 473-482. pdf
Bode, C., De Ridder, D., Kuijer, R.G., & Bensing, J. (2007). Effects of an intervention promoting proactive coping competencies in middle and late adulthood. The Gerontologist, 47, 42-51. pdf
De Ridder, D. (2007) Social status and stress. In G. Fink (Ed.), Encyclopedia of stress, 2nd ed, vol 3, (pp. 528-532). Oxford: Academic Press. pdf
De Ridder, D., & Kuijer, R. (2007). Reconsidering illness-related goals: Is discrepancy resolved by confronting emotions? Psychology & Health, 22, 102-122. pdf
De Ridder, D., Kuijer, R.G., & Ouwehand, C. (2007). Does confrontation with potential goal-failure promote self-regulation? Examining the role of emotional distress in the pursuit of weight goals. Psychology & Health, 22, 677-698. pdf
De Ridder, D., Theunissen, N.C.M., & Van Dulmen, S. (2007). Observing interaction between patients and general practitioners about illness representations and actions plans. Patient Education & Counselling, 66, 327-336. pdf
De Ridder, D. & J. de Wit (2007). Back to the future: What good are health goals in the presence of immediate interests? Psychology & Health, 22, 513-516. pdf
Kuijer, R.G., De Ridder, D., Colland, V., Schreurs, K., & Sprangers, M. (2007). Effects of a short self-management intervention for patients with asthma and diabetes: Using a conventional pre-test post-test follow-up design and a then-test design. Psychology & Health, 22, 387-411. pdf
Ouwehand, C., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2007). A review of successful aging models: Proposing proactive coping as an important additional strategy. Clinical Psychology Review, 27, 873-884. pdf
Thoolen, B.J., De Ridder, D., Bensing, J., & Rutten, G. (2007). Who participates in diabetes self-management interventions? Issues of recruitment and retainment. Diabetes Educator, 33, 465-474. pdf
Thoolen, B.J., De Ridder, D., Bensing, J., & Rutten, G. (2007). The effectiveness of a self-management intervention in patients with screen-detected type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 30, 2832-2837.
Van Dulmen, S., Sluijs, E., Van Dijk, L., De Ridder, D., Heerdink, R., & Bensing, J. (2007). Patient adherence to medical treatment: A review of reviews. BioMedCentral Health Services Research, 7, 55.
Van Dijk, L., Heerdink, E.R., Somai, D., Van Dulmen, S., Sluijs, E., De Ridder, D., Griens, A., & Bensing, J. (2007). Patient risk profiles and practice variation in nonadherence to antidepressants, antihypertensives and oral hypoglycemics. BioMedCentral Health Services Research, 7, 51.
Van Kooten, M., De Ridder, D., Vollebergh, W., & Van Dorsselaer, S. (2007). What’s so special about eating? Examining predictors of unhealthy diet in the context of health-related behaviors and distress. Appetite, 48, 325-332.
2006
Bode, C., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2006). Preparing for aging: Development, feasibility, and preliminary results of an educational program for midlife and older based on proactive coping theory. Patient Education and Counseling, 61, 272-278. pdf
De Ridder, D., & Kuijer, R.G. (2006). Managing immediate needs in the pursuit of health goals: The role of coping in self-regulation. In D. De Ridder & J. De Wit (Eds.), Self-regulation in health behavior, pp. 147-168. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
De Ridder, D., & De Wit, J. (Eds.) (2006). Self-regulation in health behavior. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
De Ridder, D., & De Wit, J. (2006). Self-regulation of health behavior: Concepts. Theories and central issues. In D. De Ridder & J. De Wit (Eds.), Self-regulation in health behavior, pp. 1-23. Chichester, UK: Wiley. pdf
De Ridder, D., & Van den Bos, R. (2006). Evolutionary perspectives on overeating and overweight. Introduction to the special section of Appetite. Appetite, 47, 1-2. [editorial] pdf
Thoolen, B.J., De Ridder, D., Bensing, J., Gorter, K., & Rutten, G. (2006). Psychological outcomes of screen-detected patients with type 2 diabetes: The influence of time since diagnosis and treatment intensity. Diabetes Care, 29, 2257-2262. pdf
Van den Bos, R., & De Ridder, D. (2006). Evolved to satisfy our immediate needs: Self-control and the rewarding properties of food. Appetite, 47, 24-29. pdf
Ouwehand, C., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2006). Situational aspects are more important in shaping proactive coping behavior than individual characteristics: A vignette study among adults preparing for ageing. Psychology & Health, 21, 809-825. pdf
2005
De Ridder, D., Schreurs, K., & Kuijer, R. (2005). Is spousal support always helpful in asthma and diabetes? A longitudinal study. Psychology & Health, 20, 497-508. pdf
2004
De Ridder, D. (2004). Chronic illness. In A. Kaptein & J. Weinman (Eds.), An introduction to health psychology, (pp. 207-233). Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
De Ridder, D., Fournier, M., & Bensing, J. (2004). Does optimism affect self-reported health status in chronic disease? And what are the consequences for self-care behavior and physical functioning? Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 56, 341-350.
De Ridder, D., Leseman, P., & De Rijk, A. (2004). Predicting the short-term course of fatigue symptoms: Does adjustment of habitual coping strategies matter? British Journal of Health Psychology, 9, 67-80.
De Ridder, D., & Schreurs, K. (2004). Health psychology in the Netherlands. In S. Michie & M. Johnston (Eds.), Health psychology in practice. (pp. 46-62). Oxford: Blackwell.
Heijmans, M., Rijken, M. Foets, M., De Ridder, D., Schreurs, K., & Bensing, J. (2004). The stress of being chronically ill: From disease-specific to task-specific aspects. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 27, 255-271.
2003
De Ridder, D. & Kerssens, J. (2003). Owing to the force of circumstances: the impact of concerns, ambiguity, and social context on coping patterns across situations. Psychology & Health, 18, 217-236.
Fournier, M., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2003). Is optimism sensitive to the stressors of chronic disease? The impact of type 1 diabetes mellitus and multiple sclerosis on optimistic beliefs. Psychology & Health, 18, 277-294.
Kuijer, R., & De Ridder, D. 2003). Discrepancy in illness-related goals and quality of life in chronically ill patients: The role of self-efficacy. Psychology & Health, 18, 313-330
Schreurs, K.M.G., Colland, V.T., Kuijer, R.G., De Ridder, D.T.D., & Van Elderen, T. (2003). Development, content, and process evaluation of a short self-management intervention in patients with chronic diseases requiring self-care behaviors. Patient Education and Counseling, 51, 133-141.
Theunissen, N.C.M., De Ridder, D.T.D., Bensing, J.M., & Rutten, G.E.H.M. (2003). Manipulation of patient-provider interaction: Using the self-regulatory model of illness to discuss adherence. Patient Education and Counseling, 51, 247-258.
2002
Bensing, J., Schreurs, K., De Ridder, D., & Hulsman, R. (2002). Adaptive tasks in multiple sclerosis. The development of a patient-centered instrument. Psychology and Health, 17, 475-486. pdf
Fournier, M., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2002). Optimism and adaptation to chronic disease: The role of optimism in relation to self-care options of type 1 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 7, 409-432. pdf
Fournier, M., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2002). How optimism contributes to adapting to chronic disease. A prospective study to the enduring effects of optimism on adaptation moderated by the controllability of chronic disease. Personality and Individual Differences, 33, 1163-1183. pdf
Schreurs, K.M.G., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2002). Fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Reciprocal relationships with physical functioning and depression. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 53, 775-781. pdf
2001
De Ridder, D., & Schreurs, K. (2001). Developing interventions for chronically ill patients: Is coping a helpful concept? Clinical Psychology Review, 21, 205-240. pdf
De Ridder, D., Schreurs, K., & Bensing, J. (2001). The relative benefits of being optimistic. Optimism as a coping resource in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. British Journal of Health Psychology, 5, 141-155.
Heijmans, M., Foets, M., Rijken, M., Schreurs, K., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2001). Stress in chronic disease: Do the perceptions of patients and their general practitioners match? British Journal of Health Psychology, 6, 229-242. pdf
Van Heck, G., & De Ridder, D. (2001). Dimensions and measurement of coping with loss. In M.S. Stroebe, W. Stroebe, R.O. Hansson & H.Schut (Eds.), New handbook of bereavement: Consequences, coping, and care (pp. 449-469). Washington DC: American Psychological Association Press.
2000
De Ridder, D. (2000). Gender, stress, and coping: Do women handle stressful situations differently from men? In L. Sherr & J. StLawrence (Eds.), Women, health and the mind (pp. 115-135). New York: Wiley.
De Ridder, D. (2000). Social status and stress. In G. Fink (Ed.), Encyclopedia of stress (pp. 468-474). San Diego: Academic Press.
De Ridder, D., Schreurs, K., & Bensing, J. (2000). The relative benefits of being optimistic. Optimism as a coping resource in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. British Journal of Health Psychology, 5, 141-155. pdf
Schreurs, K., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (2000). A one year study of coping, social support and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease. Psychology and Health, 15, 109-121. pdf
before 2000
De Ridder, D. (1999). The psychology of fatigue in chronic illness: Recent studies and new perspectives. Patient Education and Counseling, 36, 91-95. pdf
Fournier, M., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (1999). Optimism and adaptation to multiple sclerosis: What does optimism mean? Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 22, 303-326. pdf
Heijmans, M., De Ridder, D., & Bensing, J. (1999). Dissimilarity in patient's and spouse's representations of chronic illness: exploring the relationship with patient's adaptation. Psychology and Health, 14, 451-466. pdf
De Ridder, D., Schreurs, K., & Bensing, J.(1998). Adaptive tasks, coping and quality of life: the cases of Parkinson's disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Health Psychology, 3, 87- 101.
Heijmans, M., & De Ridder, D. (1998). Structure and determinants of illness representations in chronic disease: A comparison of Addison's disease and the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Health Psychology, 3, 523-537.
Heijmans, M., & De Ridder, D. (1998). Assessing illness representations in chronic illness: Explorations of their disease-specific nature. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21, 485-503.
De Ridder, D. (1997). What is wrong with coping assessment? A review of conceptual and methodological issues. Psychology and Health, 12, 417-431.
De Ridder, D., Depla, M., Severens, P., & Malsch, M. (1997). Beliefs on coping with illness: A consumer's perspective. Social Science and Medicine, 44, 553-559. [also published in Dying, death and bereavement. Annual Edition, pp. 14-21. Dushkin/McGrawHill, 1997]
Schreurs, K., & De Ridder, D. (1997). Integration of coping and social support perspectives: implications for the study of adaptation to chronic diseases. Clinical Psychology Review, 17, 89-112.
De Ridder, D., & Schreurs, K. (1996). Coping, social support and chronic disease: A research agenda. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 1, 71-82.
Maes, S., Leventhal, H., & De Ridder, D. (1996). Coping with chronic disease. In M. Zeidner & N.S. Endler (Eds.), Handbook of Coping. Theory, research, applications (pp. 221-251). New York: Wiley.
De Ridder, D. (1995). Social status and coping: An empirical demonstration of the mediating role of beliefs. Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, 8, 311-324.
Lemmens, F., De Ridder, D., & Van Lieshout, P. (1994).The integration of psychotherapy: Goal or utopia? Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 24, 245-257.