Jessica Nisén

Jessica Nisén is an Affiliate Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany, affiliated with the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being led by Prof. Mikko Myrskylä. Her research focuses on fertility, family formation, and socioeconomic differentials in demographic behavior.

Research Interests: Her work centers on fertility trends, particularly male fertility, educational and economic differentials, causal inference in life course analysis, and the impact of macro-level shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty. She investigates how partnership status, mental health, and labor market outcomes intersect with reproductive decisions.

The recent publications show a strong focus on comparative demographic analysis, especially in Nordic and European countries. Her work frequently employs longitudinal and population-level data to explore gendered impacts of delayed parenthood, fertility timing, and socioeconomic disparities in fertility and childlessness. There is a clear emphasis on policy-relevant demographic research.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: While no formal students or grants are listed, her extensive collaboration with senior demographers and publication in top journals suggest active participation in funded research projects and likely mentorship roles. She is involved in multiple cross-national collaborative studies on fertility and well-being.

Labs and Teams: She is a key contributor to the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being at MPIDR, engaging in projects such as 'Analyzing Male Fertility,' 'Causal Inference Approaches to Fertility,' and 'Family Formation in Comparative Perspective.'