zIReN Meeting, Bari, 2024

Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy

This year, the z-proso International Research Network (zIReN) held its annual meeting at the University of Bari, Italy, from September 5th to 7th, 2024. This event marked the 20th anniversary of the z-proso data collection.

Researchers from across Europe, Australia, and Brazil gathered to present their latest findings using data from the Zurich Project on the Social Development from Childhood to Adulthood (z-proso). The meeting provided a platform for early career researchers to forge new collaborations and for established research teams to strengthen their networks. Presentation topics covered a broad spectrum, including substance use, crime and aggression, victimization, and future orientation.

A heartfelt thank you to Pasquale Musso and Fabiola Silletti for organizing an inspiring and socially enriching event at the University of Bari. Special thanks for the fantastic outing to the beautiful city of Matera on Saturday!

Thursday, 5th September 2024

• Sebastian L. Kübel, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime Security and Law
  Explaining the Vicious Cycle of Victimization: The Role of Risky Lifestyles and Short-Term Mindsets (PDF, 1 MB)
• Jens Heumann, University of Zurich
  Peer Victimization in Adolescence Alters Gene Expression and Cytokine Profiles (PDF, 1 MB)
• Andrea Tam, University of Cambridge
  The Association of Victimization with Vengeance Cognitions and Fantasies in Early Adulthood: A Longitudinal Study (PDF, 2 MB)
• Christina Haag, University of Zurich
  Major Life Events from Adolescence to Young Adulthood: A Longitudinal Natural Language Processing Investigation (PDF, 1 MB)
• Laura Bechtiger, University of Zurich
  Positive Young Adult Transitions and Well-Being in z-proso (PDF, 620 KB)
• Laura Bechtiger & Lea Buzzi, University of Zurich
  First Evidence from z-proso NextGen: Turning z-proso into a Multi-Generation Cohort Study (PDF, 1 MB)
• Lukas Eggenberger, University of Zurich
  Temporal Patterns of Substance Use and Their Effects on Cognition in Young Adults: An Inverse Probability Weighting Approach (PDF, 4 MB)
• Clarissa Janousch, University of Zurich
  A Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Cannabis Use on Cognitive Performance in Young Adulthood: Associations and Trajectories (PDF, 3 MB)
• Lydia Johnson-Ferguson, University of Zurich
  Does Cannabis Use in Young Adulthood Predict Changes in Psychological and Functional Outcomes? Insights from Self-report and Hair Data (PDF, 625 KB)

Friday, 6th September 2024

• Manuel Eisner, University of Cambridge
  From Analogue Childhood to Digital Adulthood: Making Sense of 20 years of z-proso Research (PDF, 1 MB)
• Pasquale Musso & Fabiola Silletti, University of Bari Aldo Moro
  Exploring the Potential of Analyzing Ethnic Differences in the Life Course of Young People: Insights from z-proso Data (PDF, 831 KB)
• Boris Quednow, University of Zurich
  What Can We Expect and What Not from Hair Analysis in the Context of Longitudinal Cohort Studies? (PDF, 6 MB)
• Cézar Luquine, University of Zurich
  Cross-cultural Differences in School Experience and Adolescent Risk Behaviors Observed in z-proso and its Sisters in Brazil (sp-proso) and Uruguay (m-proso) (PDF, 3 MB)
• Vicente J. Llorent, University of Cordoba
  Teacher-Student Relationship as Longitudinal Predictor of Students’ Academic Achievement in Primary Education (PDF, 1 MB)
• Hanne Duindam, Utrecht University/University of Cambridge
  Shattered Safety: Developmental Risk Factors for Conspiracy Mentality and Violent Extremism (PDF, 1 MB)
• Bettina Rottweiler, University College London
  Examining the Link between Violent Extremist Attitudes and Support for Violence Against Women (PDF, 1013 KB)
• Johanna Maerker, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime Security and Law
  The Feeling of Being Excluded from Society: Testing its Link to Delinquent Behavior through Short-Term Mindsets (PDF, 682 KB)
• Niccolò Armandola & Gian Ege, University of Zurich
  Sanctions and Proceedings Against Juvenile Offenders: Do Stronger Offenses Result in Harsher Penalties? (PDF, 2 MB)
• Amy Nivette, Utrecht University
  CrimeTime: Specifying Temporal Processes and Effects in Criminological Theory and Research

zIReN Program 2024 (PDF, 777 KB)