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Researcher, Thomas More Kempen
1 Nov 2024 → …
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Projects
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FWOTM1026: How do childless older people experience loneliness? A research into different types and patterns of loneliness and the moderating role of reasons for childlessness.
Stegen, H. (Mandate), De Donder, L. (Administrative Promotor) & Dierckx, E. (Co-Promotor)
1/11/20 → 31/10/24
Project: Fundamental
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5. Levensverhalen
Dikmans, B. & Stegen, H., 2025, Samen op (onder)zoek: Participatieve methodieken voor geëngageerde onderzoekers en praktijkwerkers. De Donder, L., Degraeve, L., Dikmans, B. & Marynissen, S. (eds.). Brussel: Vakgroep Educatiewetenschappen Vrije Universiteit Brussel, p. 52-63 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Specialist
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Childlessness in Later Life: What’s in a Name? Results From a Cross-Sectional Study Among Childless Older Adults
Stegen, H., Van Regenmortel, S., Dierckx, E. & De Donder, L., 28 Aug 2025, In: SAGE Open. 15, 3, p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intensity and changes in grandparental caregiving: Exploring the link to loneliness in Europe
Juma, F., Fernández-Sainz, A., Vercauteren, T., Stegen, H., Häussermann, F., De Donder, L. & Delaruelle, K., Jan 2025, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 128, 9 p., 105630.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Photography and perinatal loss: parents’ experiences of memory-making and meaning
De Wolf, L., Stegen, H., Dewinter, H., De Backer, F. & Vandermeersche, G., Oct 2025, In: Arts & Health. 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“Life Course of Place”: Older Adults' Social Networks and Informal Help Amidst Urban Change
Dikmans, B., Serrat, R., Stegen, H., Vercauteren, T., De Donder, L. & Dury, S., 30 Jul 2025, In: Urban Planning. 10, p. 1-24 24 p., 9909.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Parents' views of the use of photography after experiencing perinatal loss and their views of its value for memory- and meaning-making
Vandermeersche, G. (Creator), De Wolf, L. J. L. (Creator) & Stegen, H. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 3 Dec 2025
Dataset
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Qualitative lifestory interviews with childless older adults
De Donder, L. (Creator), Stegen, H. (Creator) & Dierckx, E. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 28 Feb 2025
Dataset
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Qualitative lifestory interviews with voluntarily childless older adults
De Donder, L. (Creator), Stegen, H. (Creator) & Dierckx, E. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 28 Feb 2025
Dataset
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Survey - Childless older adults
De Donder, L. (Creator), Stegen, H. (Creator) & Dierckx, E. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 28 Feb 2025
Dataset
Prizes
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FWO Grant for participation in a conference abroad
Stegen, H. (Recipient), 13 Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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GSA - SRPP Travel Stipend
Stegen, H. (Recipient), 8 Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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PhD fellow fundamental research
Stegen, H. (Recipient), 8 Oct 2020
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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A life without children: loneliness among childless older adults from a life course perspective
Stegen, H. (Speaker), De Donder, L. (Contributor) & Dierckx, E. (Contributor)
14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Workshop kinderuniversiteit: Mijn buurt & Ik
Stegen, H. (Speaker) & Häussermann, F. (Speaker)
30 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a school event
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Workshop kinderuniversiteit: Mijn buurt & Ik
Stegen, H. (Speaker) & Häussermann, F. (Speaker)
30 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a school event
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Breaking the taboo of serious illness, dying, and loss in the community: Caring Neighbourhoods in Belgium
Stegen, H. (Speaker) & De Donder, L. (Speaker)
8 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Een blik op het begrip 'eenzaamheid' - ELZ Westhoek
Stegen, H. (Speaker)
16 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a public lecture/debate
Press/Media
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Interview rond kinderloosheid en eenzaamheid bij 60-plussers - Whatzz Up? met Bram (Bruzz)
26/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Interview rond kinderloosheid en eenzaamheid bij 60-plussers - Nieuwe Feiten (Radio 1)
25/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Mensen zonder kinderen voelen zich op latere leeftijd niet eenzamer dan mensen mét: "Ze geven een andere invulling aan hun leven"
25/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Terugblik Labo Ouderenbeleid
1/01/23 → 9/02/23
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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1 op de 5 vrouwen blijft kinderloos: experts leggen uit waarom. “We bekijken het veel te zwart-wit”
14/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
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Huisje-tuintje-kindje: niet zo vanzelfsprekend? Een kwalitatief onderzoek naar de rol van kinderloosheid in het leven van bewust kinderloze ouderen
Stegen, H. ((PhD) Student), De Donder, L. (Promotor) & Dury, S. (Jury), 2019Student thesis: Master's Thesis