Kai Dröge

Kai Dröge is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), specializing in qualitative research methods and digital transformation of the workplace. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (2009) and has taught at institutions like the University of Wuppertal and the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt. His research focuses on sociology of work, digitalization of knowledge work, and online dating, with notable contributions to understanding societal impacts of digital platforms. Dröge is also actively involved in research blogs and YouTube content creation, such as his channel 'Qualitativ Forschen.'

Education:

• M.A. in Sociology, Philosophy, and Computer Science from Universität Siegen (1999)
• PhD in Sociology from Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (2009)

Research Interests:

Dröge’s work bridges labor sociology and media sociology, exploring themes like digital disruption in knowledge work, online dating dynamics, and the societal role of performance principles. His recent projects include analyzing career transitions in digitalized sectors and the ethical implications of web 2.0 platforms.

Key Contributions:

• Co-authored Digitale Disruption und biografische Verarbeitung (2023)
• Edited Digitalisierung der Wissensarbeit (2019)
• SNF-funded research on online dating (2008–2012)

Labs/Activities:

Maintains research blog RomanticEntrepreneur.net and YouTube channel Qualitativ Forschen, focusing on qualitative research methodologies and digital sociology.