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Kairi Kasearu is a Professor of Empirical Sociology at the University of Tartu, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Institute of Social Studies. She has held positions including Department Head and Researcher, focusing on military sociology, family dynamics, and social theory. Her research explores conscription policies, military families, and intergenerational relations, with a regional focus on Estonia and Europe.
Education: PhD in Sociology (2010, University of Tartu), MA and BA in Sociology from the same institution. Awards include the 2023 Kogukonna eestvedaja stipendium and NATO recognitions for her contributions to military sociology research. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing societal challenges such as NEET youth and defense readiness.
Research Interests: Kairi’s work combines empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks, examining topics like conscription motivations, military traditions, and family structures. She has contributed to NATO projects on personnel retention and survey methodologies in military contexts. Recent publications analyze hybrid threats, military heroism, and the social dimensions of national defense.
Awards: Extensive recognition for mentoring students (e.g., 2018 award for supervising a dissertation on divorce dynamics). Administrative roles include leading NATO research teams and Estonian defense policy initiatives. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, political science, and cultural studies to address contemporary security and social issues.