Andrea Riepl

Andrea Riepl is a Teaching and Research Assistant and PhD candidate at the Chair of Social Pedagogy within the School of Educational Science at the University of Zurich. Her work bridges childhood studies, social inequality, and the Capability Approach.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Educational Science (2012–2015), University of Zurich
• Master of Arts in Educational Science (2019–2021), University of Zurich

Andrea's research focuses on children's subjective well-being, analyzing how social inequality influences childhood through qualitative methods like interviews and focus groups. She emphasizes participatory research ethics, particularly with migrant children.

Her recent articles explore trends such as the application of the Capability Approach to unequal childhoods in Switzerland, ethical reflexivity in child-centered research, and the intersection of migration, family dynamics, and well-being. These works highlight her commitment to understanding childhood through social justice frameworks.