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Jessica Felder

Master’s student, University of Zurich 

Jessica Felder is currently pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at the University of Zurich, with a focus on clinical, developmental, and neuropsychology. This summer, Jessica will begin her master’s thesis on adolescence and substance use. She is deeply fascinated by adolescence as a transformative phase marked by significant cognitive, emotional and social changes, offering both opportunities for growth and vulnerability. Alongside her studies, Jessica works as a job coach, supporting neurodiverse individuals in securing education or employment. This practical experience has deepened her passion for adolescent development. 

Contributions by Jessica

Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann, David Bürgin / 7 October 2025

Articles Society Development Psychology Individual differences

A boy looks at his phone.

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Ellis Stevelink

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

Eddie Brummelman, photo by Sander Nieuwenhuys

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