Christian von Scheve

Christian von Scheve is a Professor of Sociology and Head of the Department of Sociology of Emotions at Freie Universität Berlin. He also serves on the board of the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 1171 'Affective Societies' and is a Research Fellow at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). His academic journey includes positions as a Research Professor at DIW Berlin (2011-2014), Junior Professor at Freie Universität Berlin (2008-2014), and Assistant Professor at the University of Vienna (2007-2008).

His research examines the interplay between culture, social structures, and emotions, with emphasis on:

• The social/cultural constitution of emotions and affective experiences
• Emotional dimensions of economic action
• Human/non-human social interaction

He employs diverse methodologies including surveys, interviews, and experiments.

His recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly explore affective polarization, refugee integration, and the role of emotions in political discourse, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches spanning sociology, neuroscience, and political science. A consistent theme is how emotions shape social cohesion and conflict in contemporary societies.

He holds key editorial roles including Co-Editor of Soziale Welt, Associate Editor of Emotion Review, and Editorial Board positions for multiple book series on affective societies and emotion research.

He actively advises Master's students, requiring thesis proposals to be submitted six weeks before registration deadlines. His research is embedded in collaborative projects like SFB 1171 'Affective Societies' and the 'Social Cohesion and Civil Society' initiative.