Dr. Jan Visser

DR. JAN VISSER earned his Ph.D. in psychology in 1998. He worked as an assistant professor and currently combines teaching with a career as a fiction author. Jan has published twelve academic texts and two fiction novels. His scholarly writing is clear, concise, and to the point, while his creative writing can be described as passionate and engaging. Jan teaches Scholarly Writing and Research Design for Walden University, and he has extensive experience guiding students through the process of writing their thesis or dissertation. He consistently receives excellent evaluations from his students, who praise his commitment and the quality of his feedback.

Jan will help you design your research and write your thesis or dissertation. He can also give general advice on the use of statistics. His strengths include:

1. A thorough knowledge of research design and statistics, including t-tests, ANOVA, MANOVA, regression analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis—he can help you determine what type of analysis you should use for your particular research question.

2. A talent for spotting weaknesses in the design of a study—if you’re still in the early stages of your research, he can help you improve your design and put you on the right track.

3. A knack for presenting complex material in easily accessible prose—he will not write your thesis or dissertation for you, but he will assist you in creating a well-written, comprehensible text.

4. Attention to detail—although Jan does not do copyediting, he will point out errors in spelling and grammar, as part of his writing assistance.

5. A quick turnaround time—you’ll have your stuff back before you can say floccinaucinihilipilification (this is a word, believe it or not).

EDUCATION

PhD, University of Groningen, the Netherlands, Developmental Psychology
MS, University of Groningen, the Netherlands, Psychology
BS, University of Groningen, the Netherlands, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:   

Adjunct Faculty, Walden University

Adjunct Faculty, Juniata College, Pennsylvania

Adjunct Faculty, Pennsylvania State University

Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University

Research Assistant, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

Part-time Research Assistant, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

Visser, J. (2007). Subtypes and comorbidities of developmental coordination disorder. In R. H. Geuze (Ed.), Developmental coordination disorder: a review of current approaches (pp. 83-110). Marseille: Solal Éditeurs.

Visser, J. (2005). Commentary on 'Hypermobility syndrome and developmental coordination disorder: similarities and features.' International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 12(10), 436-437.

Visser, J. (2005). Sous-types et comorbidités du trouble de l’acquisition de la coordination [Subtypes and comorbidities of developmental coordination disorder]. In R. H. Geuze (Ed.), Le trouble d'acquisition de la coordination. Evaluation et rééducation de la maladresse chez l'enfant [Developmental coordination disorder. A review of current approaches] (pp. 87-115). Marseille: Solal Éditeurs.

Visser, J. (2003). Developmental coordination disorder: a review of research on subtypes and comorbidities. Human Movement Science, 22(4/5), 479-493.

Visser, J. (2001). Review of the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor integration, 4th edition, Revised. In B. S. Plake & J. C. Impara (Eds.), The Fourteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 405-407). Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press.

Visser, J., Kroeze, J.H.A., Kamps, W.A. & Bijleveld, C.M.A. (2000). Testing taste sensitivity and aversion in very young children: development of a procedure. Appetite, 34(2), 169-176.

Visser, J. & Geuze, R.H. (2000). Kinaesthetic acuity in adolescent boys. A longitudinal study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 42, 93-96.

Visser, J., Geuze, R.H. & Kalverboer, A.F. (1999). Fysieke groei en sensomotorische ontwikkeling tijdens de groeispurt in de puberteit [Physical growth and sensorimotor development during the pubertal growth spurt]. Neuropraxis, 3(2), 43-49.

Visser, J. (1999). Beweging in het motoriekonderwijs [Movement in movement science education] [[Review of the book Motorische ontwikkeling van kinderen [Motor development in children]]. De Psycholoog, 34(7/8), 327-328.

Visser, J., Geuze, R.H. & Kalverboer, A.F. (1998). The relationship between physical growth, movement experience and motor skills in adolescence: differences between children with DCD and controls. Human Movement Science, 17, 573-608.

Visser, J., Kroeze, J.H.A., Kamps, W.A. & Bijleveld, C.M.A. (1998). Smaakwaarnemingstest voor kinderen van 3 tot en met 6 jaar [Taste perception test for children aged 3 to 6]. Voeding, 59(3), 29.

Visser, J., Goorhuis, S.M. & Kalverboer, A.F. (1993). De relatie tussen spraak-taal problemen op jonge leeftijd en leerproblemen op latere leeftijd [The relation between language disorders in early childhood and learning problems at later ages]. Stem-, spraak- en taalpathologie, 2(4), 236-246.

DISSERTATION AND THESIS SERVICE:

Master’s Thesis (Committee Member)
Kamora, Jason. (2007). Exploring the relationship between cognitive and emotional changes following a Traumatic Brain Injury. Walden University.
Johnson, Denielle. (2007). Neuropsychology & biofeedback. Walden University.
Haibach, Pamela. (2002). Coordination mode changes through the acquisition of 3-ball cascade juggling. Pennsylvania State University.
Stratton, Shannon. (2001). Power law and exponential functions in motor learning. Pennsylvania State University.
Jordan, Kimberlee. (2001). Task goals and grip force dynamics. Pennsylvania State University.

Dissertation (Committee Member)

Bradway, Bruce M. (2007). Resilience of the Adult and Adolescent American Indian population of Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. Walden University.
Raffa-Yoo, Dawn Marie. (2007). Cultural bias in facial recognition tests. Are cultural minorities at a disadvantage when facial recognition tests only use Caucasian faces? Walden University.

Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Image Composer; Word Perfect; SPSS; Minitab; Adobe Photoshop; Angel Course Management System; E-College Course Management System; Blackboard Course Management System

Fluent in four languages (English, German, Dutch, Frisian), proficient in French.