About
Prof. Dr. Peter Rieker is a Full Professor of Extracurricular Education and Upbringing at the University of Zurich's Institute of Educational Science. He has held this position since 2009 and serves as Program Director. His academic journey includes studies at the Universities of Frankfurt and Berlin, a doctorate from Hildesheim (1996), and habilitation (2005). Prior roles include research positions at the German Youth Institute and visiting professorships. His research focuses on youth welfare, deviant behavior, migration, and empirical social research methods. He co-edits the journal Gesellschaft – Individuum – Sozialisation and supervises doctoral students examining topics like unaccompanied minors and peer relationships. Current projects explore political engagement in adolescence and socio-emotional abuse of youth. Consultation hours are available via预约.
- Education: Sociology (Frankfurt/Berlin), Postgraduate in Qualitative Methods (Free U Berlin), Doctorate/Habilitation (Hildesheim)
- Research: Childhood studies, political radicalization, migration impacts, youth welfare services
Publications include works on child welfare autonomy, prison reintegration, and prostitution outreach. He leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates on projects addressing systemic exclusion and socialization dynamics.
