Anne-Rigt Poortman

Anne-Rigt Poortman is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, Utrecht University. She specializes in family sociology and social demography, with a particular focus on contemporary family dynamics and relationship patterns.

Her research interests include:

• Divorce and separation processes
• Repartnering and new relationship types
• Intergenerational relationships
• Legal aspects of partner relationships
• Contemporary parenthood across diverse family structures

Dr. Poortman currently leads a major data collection and research program examining contemporary parenthood among both divorced and intact families. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on European family dynamics, relationship stability, and the evolving nature of intimate partnerships across the continent.

Her scientific contributions focus on:

• Family structure and child well-being
• Union dissolution patterns
• Living Apart Together relationships
• Financial dynamics in cohabiting and married couples
• Comparative European family research
• Life course approaches to family formation

Dr. Poortman actively collaborates with researchers across Europe, particularly with scholars from institutions in France, Belgium, and other Western European countries, as evidenced by her co-authored publications in demographic research journals.