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Dr. Thijs Lindner is a researcher at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Department of Policy, Politics and Society. His work centers on cultural sociology and public attitudes toward welfare, redistribution, immigration, and EU policies. He employs mixed methods including survey experiments and focus groups to analyze how citizens interpret contentious social issues.
His research interests include:
- Cultural Sociology
- Welfare and Redistribution
- Immigration and Integration
- Public Opinion and Survey Experiments
- Basic Income and Inequality
- EU Policy Legitimacy
Dr. Lindner’s recent publications show a strong focus on Dutch societal attitudes, particularly through survey experiments and qualitative analysis. His work often investigates how information about inequality affects support for universal basic income and how welfare chauvinism is understood by citizens. The research spans political sociology, public policy, and behavioral analysis, contributing to debates on social justice and democratic legitimacy.
He has presented his findings at academic conferences and contributed to public discourse through media engagement. His research aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities and sustainable communities.
Dr. Lindner collaborates with scholars such as Daenekindt, de Koster, van der Waal, and Mijs. While no formal students are listed, he is actively involved in research projects, data collection, and public outreach. He has produced datasets openly available through platforms like OSF and LISS Data Archive.
His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams focusing on social policy and public opinion in the Netherlands, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the cultural underpinnings of political attitudes.
