Ullrich Bauer

Prof. Dr. Ullrich Bauer is Professor of Educational Science with a focus on socialization research at the Faculty of Education, University of Bielefeld. He serves as Head of the Center for Prevention and Intervention in Childhood and Adolescence (ZPI) and holds multiple leadership roles including project management in the HLCA and Stiel projects and National Action Plan initiatives. His academic work spans several interdisciplinary research centers including the Institute for Interdisciplinary Conflict and Violence Research and the Interdisciplinary Center for Health Literacy Research.

Professor Bauer's research focuses on political socialization and health socialization, particularly examining development processes of young people in personal and social crises. His scholarly work integrates educational science with sociological perspectives, drawing significantly on Bourdieusian theory to analyze social inequality and youth development. His expertise encompasses youth studies, socialization theory, health literacy, and crisis intervention strategies.

His research output demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical interventions aimed at supporting youth navigating complex social environments. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on heterogeneity, difference, and inclusion in educational contexts, with particular attention to how young people process normativity and navigate crises in rapidly changing social landscapes.

• Professor for Educational Science with focus on socialization research
• Head of Center for Prevention and Intervention in Childhood and Adolescence (ZPI)
• Project management in HLCA, Stiel, and National Action Plan initiatives
• Project management of FGZ subproject F_07
• Deputy in Faculty Conference (FaKo)

Professor Bauer has been instrumental in developing interventions to promote health literacy among children and adolescents through his leadership in the HLCA research network. His work on crisis intervention has significant implications for educational policy, especially in contexts of social upheaval and pandemic-related challenges, with recent research examining the impact of lockdowns on youth socialization processes.

His teaching responsibilities include the module '25-UFP-P4 Individual Profiling: Difference, Heterogeneity and Inclusion,' reflecting his commitment to addressing diversity in educational settings. Professor Bauer maintains an active research profile with numerous publications focusing on youth development, socialization processes, and health literacy interventions across various social contexts.