198 Acknowledgements I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the people whose support, guidance, and encouragement was instrumental in the completion of this dissertation. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude to my supervisory team, Valentijn, Rita and Jos, who supported and guided me throughout the entire journey. Valentijn, I feel truly blessed to have had you as my promotor. You consistently challenged me intellectually, pushing me beyond my comfort zone, while also emphasizing the importance of a healthy work-life balance. This combination has made my PhD journey not only enriching but also mentally manageable. Despite your own challenges and busy periods, your support for me and fellow PhD candidates has never wavered, and for this, I am deeply grateful. Just as accessible eHealth is effective for behavior change, an accessible promotor is crucial for a successful PhD project. You’ve guided me through the early stages of my academic career but also introduced me to the joys of mountain biking. Although our professional paths may diverge for now, I hope we can still share the occasional ride to clear our minds. Rita, we both had to navigate a new discipline during this project, which was challenging for both of us. However, I believe we managed it well. I often heard you say, “Know that this isn’t my expertise, but...” Yet, I admire how quickly you grasped everything and your enthusiasm for design. You not only embraced it but also guided me through the complex intersection between design and medical scientific research. If I had known in advance what this would entail, I might have thought twice. Yet, you perfectly complemented my occasional lack of precision and detail. I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for all the expertise and patience you dedicated to me and this project. I hope I can now go through my academic life without a Rita, but that remains to be seen. Jos, I’m very thankful of having had a mentor who has walked the path you’re on not long ago, and who can offer his support through shared experiences. There are moments when it feels like the world is falling apart, but a talk with you and suddenly everything seems back under control. Your guidance and support have a remarkable way of restoring clarity and confidence. Furthermore, you have been a meaningful source of inspiration for me, whether it’s discussions on behavior change theory, learning statistics from the ground up or taking part as coach in your well-organized courses. I am more than thrilled and grateful that you’re accompanying me on my next academic adventure.
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