Martin Schröder

Prof. Dr. Martin Schröder is Professor of Sociology with a focus on Europe at Saarland University, where he conducts research on social inequality, the welfare state, variants of capitalism, economic sociology, generations, morality, and life satisfaction. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy and the Department of Sociology.

His research interests center on empirical analyses of societal well-being, European identity, political trust, and the critique of generational myths. He frequently uses large-scale datasets such as the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) and pairfam to investigate what truly contributes to life satisfaction, particularly among women and across different societal groups. He challenges widespread narratives about societal decline and generational conflict using robust statistical evidence.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing longitudinal public opinion on European integration, citizen reactions to political rhetoric, and the impact of crises like the pandemic and unconventional monetary policy on trust. His work combines political sociology with economic and moral dimensions, emphasizing data-driven insights over popular assumptions.

While no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his research has been widely disseminated through academic journals and public media, indicating significant scholarly and societal impact.

He advises no named students in the provided material and there is no mention of grants or funding sources. He is the author of three popular science books and three specialist books, and has published around 25 peer-reviewed articles. His public engagement includes blog posts and media interviews where he explains complex sociological findings in accessible language.

He is based at Saarland University’s campus in Building C5 3, Room 0.11, and collaborates with researchers such as Prof. Dr. Georg Wenzelburger, Dr. Martin Ulrich, and Dr. Moritz Rehm. There is no mention of a specific research lab or team, but his collaborative work suggests active participation in research networks focused on European politics and societal well-being.