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Dr. Tobias Stark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. He is affiliated with the European Center on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER) and conducts research under interdisciplinary programs including Dynamics of Youth (DoY) and Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), focusing on migration, inequality, and societal change. His work integrates social psychology, sociology, and network science to understand interethnic relations and integration.
Research Interests: His research centers on ethnic prejudice, intergroup attitudes, social networks, and ethnic/national identities. He investigates how ethnically diverse social networks influence the development of prejudice, identity formation, and segregation, particularly in educational contexts. He also focuses on methodological improvements in measuring attitudes and social networks. Key themes include contact theory, school segregation, cultural diversity in education, and integration of ethnic minorities.
Publication Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong focus on intergroup dynamics using advanced social network analysis. Topics include indirect contact, peer influence in classrooms, methodological innovations in survey design, and interventions in educational and healthcare settings. His work spans journals in social psychology, education, migration studies, and survey methodology, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Engagement: Dr. Stark collaborates widely across Europe and Africa, contributing to studies on interreligious peace (Togo, Sierra Leone) and anti-corruption in Tanzania. He has developed tools like GENSI for collecting egocentric network data and has evaluated school-based interventions such as 'Discussiëren Kun Je Leren' (DKJL) and 'Welkom in Mijn Wijk' (WIMW).
Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his involvement in major research projects and supervision roles (evident from co-authored student papers) indicates active mentoring. He has secured funding for projects on social networks, prejudice, and integration, including collaborations with institutions like the Basel Institute on Governance.
Labs and Teams: He is embedded in ERCOMER and contributes to the Utrecht Platform for Applied Data Science. His research is team-based, involving collaborations with scholars such as Maykel Verkuyten, Marcel Coenders, Antonius C. T. Blom, and Jon A. Krosnick. He is part of networks advancing survey methodology and intergroup contact research.
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