Stefan Eberitzsch

Dr. Stefan Eberitzsch is a Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Childhood, Youth and Family. His work bridges theoretical and empirical research in social work, with a focus on child and youth welfare.

• Thematic focus: Game Studies and social work integration
• Specializes in child protection systems, residential care, and multi-problem family support
• Investigates social work's impact on school settings and youth delinquency
• Email: ebez@zhaw.ch

He has pioneered the use of serious games in social work education since 2018, demonstrating their potential to stimulate informal learning processes through gamification techniques. His research emphasizes policy-relevant applications of social work methodologies.