Gina Potarca

Dr. Gina Potarca is a sociologist specializing in family dynamics, digital dating platforms, and social demography. She examines how technological changes (e.g., dating apps) reshape marriage markets, gender roles, and household labor divisions. Her research also explores family structures post-divorce, intermarriage patterns among immigrants, and the mental health implications of modern relationship formation. Active in teaching, she coordinates modules like 'Love and Marriage: The Sociology of Intimate Relationships' and 'Quantitative Social Research Methods.'

Research Interests
Her work focuses on:
- The sociological impact of online dating on traditional marital and family systems
- Cross-national comparisons of gender roles and health outcomes in non-traditional family structures
- Immigrant integration through marriage patterns and well-being disparities
- Economic pressures and social assistance utilization post-divorce

Recent Trends in Publications
Her recent work highlights rising educational inequality in marriage due to digital matchmaking, mental health challenges linked to dating app use, and the persistence of gendered labor divisions despite technological shifts. She also investigates how legal status affects migrant health outcomes and the role of family networks in post-divorce social support.