جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Family Sociology
• Social Demography
• Life Course Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne-Rigt Poortman is a Professor at the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University . Her work focuses on family sociology, social demography, and life course research, particularly examining postdivorce family diversity and its consequences for children and parents. She leads the New Families in the Netherlands (NFN) data collection and a VICI research program investigating outcomes in diverse postdivorce family structures. Chair: Family diversity and life course outcomes Academic positions held since 2002 at Utrecht University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Peer reviewer for journals like European Sociological Review and Journal of Marriage and Family Her research explores trends in shared physical custody, repartnering, and societal attitudes toward non-traditional family forms, with cross-national comparative analysis. She actively contributes to academic discourse through invited talks, conference organization, and editorial roles.

I-Fen Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Sociology
• Aging
• Survey Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

I-Fen Lin is a Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts & Sciences. Her work focuses on family sociology, aging, and survey methods, particularly examining parent-child relationships across the life course, including parental investment in children and adult children’s support for aging parents. She has conducted significant research on gray divorce, family caregiving in late life, and intergenerational transfer dynamics. Education: PhD and MS in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin; BA in Social Work from Fu-Jen University, Taiwan. Her research interests emphasize the consequences of marital dissolution in later life, stepfamily dynamics, and disparities in pandemic-related hardships among older adults. She has explored topics like racial-ethnic gaps in economic hardship during the pandemic, caregiving for older adults with dementia, and the role of intergenerational support in mitigating depressive symptoms. Her recent articles highlight trends in late-life family caregiving, the impact of gray divorce on parent-child relationships, and the evolving demography of caregiving networks in an aging U.S. population. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects her contributions to understanding family structures and aging challenges. Lin’s work bridges demographic analysis with qualitative insights, addressing policy-relevant issues such as economic consequences of divorce and the design of support systems for vulnerable aging populations.

Roselinde van der Wielمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Demography
• Family Demography
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roselinde van der Wiel serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Demography within the Department of Demography at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. Her academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing demographic research with particular emphasis on family structures and their societal implications. As an active board member of the Dutch Demographic Society, she contributes significantly to the national demographic community. Her research expertise centers on the intricate relationships between family complexity, migration patterns, and economic outcomes. Dr. van der Wiel has made substantial contributions to understanding how previous relationships, children from former partnerships, and repartnering influence major life transitions including cohabitation, migration decisions, and labor market participation. Her work frequently examines gender differences in these processes and employs sophisticated longitudinal methodologies to track family dynamics over time. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on the interplay between family structure and spatial mobility. A consistent theme across her work is how pre-existing family ties shape critical life decisions, with particular attention to how these dynamics vary across different social contexts and national settings. Her research increasingly incorporates cross-national comparative elements to identify universal patterns and context-specific variations. GUF-100 Prize (July 2016) NIDI-NVD thesis award (November 23, 2016) Dr. van der Wiel plays a key role in the ERC Advanced Grant project 'Family ties that bind,' led by Clara H. Mulder, which investigates how family networks influence migration behavior and labor market outcomes. Her academic service extends to peer review activities for journals including the Journal of Family Studies, and she regularly presents her research at international conferences. Media outlets have featured her expertise on how previous relationships and children impact new romantic partnerships, demonstrating the societal relevance of her work. As part of the Department of Demography at Groningen, she collaborates with an international network of researchers on family demography. Her research group maintains strong connections with demographic institutions across Europe and participates in various interdisciplinary initiatives examining the demographic dimensions of social change. She has organized academic events including the Symposium with valedictory lecture of Leo van Wissen in 2024, further cementing her role in the academic community.

Caroline Ugglaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Demography
• Social Stratification
• Family Sociology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Caroline Uggla is an Associate Professor of Demography at the Department of Sociology , Stockholm University , affiliated with the Stockholm University Demographic Department (SUDA) . Her research focuses on partner choice , family dynamics , divorce , sex ratios , and reproductive strategies , examining their interplay with cultural, social, and demographic contexts. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University College London (2015) MRes in Anthropology (Distinction), University College London (2010) BA (Hons) in Anthropology (1st Class), Durham University (2009) Her work integrates evolutionary anthropology with sociological demography , analyzing data from Sweden , Finland , and Ethiopia . Key projects include Migrant Trajectories (2019–2024), exploring integration through domains like housing and fertility, and Lyckliga gatan , addressing spatial polarization in Sweden. Recent publications investigate fertility intentions , sex ratio effects on divorce , and repartnering dynamics . She utilizes longitudinal, register-based data to uncover patterns in demographic inequality and reproductive behaviors . SUDA, the leading demographic research unit at Stockholm University, serves as her primary platform for collaborative work on population dynamics , migration , and social cohesion .

Cassandra Cottonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Family Demography
• Kinship
• Child Fostering
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Cassandra Cotton is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. Her research spans family dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa and romantic relationships across the life course in the United States, making significant contributions to both demographic and sociological literature. Education: PhD in Sociology, McGill University, 2017 BA in International Relations, Mount Allison University, 2008 Cotton's research explores motherhood, kinship networks, and child fostering practices in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular focus on how migration into informal settlements affects family dynamics in Nairobi, Kenya. Simultaneously, she investigates romantic relationship experiences across the lifespan in the U.S., with recent emphasis on dating and repartnering among older adults. Her methodological approach combines qualitative and mixed methods to examine complex family dynamics in diverse contexts, resulting in publications in top journals including Demography, Population and Development Review, and Journal of Marriage and Family. Her recent publications reveal two clearly defined research streams: one examining how migration, urbanization, and economic challenges reshape traditional kinship networks in Africa, and another exploring how political considerations, family dynamics, and changing social norms influence dating patterns, particularly among older adults. This dual focus demonstrates her ability to bridge demographic and sociological perspectives across different cultural contexts. Cotton actively mentors students and has led research projects including a recent capstone where 13 students collaboratively designed an interview study on college dating culture. She has received internal seed grants to support her research on older adult dating, demonstrating institutional recognition of her scholarly contributions. Her work has been published in numerous high-impact journals, reflecting consistent scholarly productivity since completing her PhD in 2017. She is affiliated with major professional organizations including the Population Association of America, American Sociological Association, Unions for African Population Studies, and International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, positioning her at the intersection of demographic and sociological scholarship.

• Family Demographics
• Social Policy
• Demography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Brown is a Distinguished Research Professor and Director of the Center for Family & Demographic Research (CFDR) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where she also co-directs the National Center for Family and Marriage Research. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University in 1998. Her work focuses on family dynamics across the life course, particularly cohabitation trajectories, marital quality, and the social implications of late-life divorce (gray divorce). She has pioneered research on how family structure and transitions affect adult and child well-being, with a special emphasis on socioeconomic disparities. Dr. Brown’s research integrates demographic, sociological, and policy perspectives. Key themes include the rise of midlife marriages, the psychological impacts of marital dissolution in later life, and the evolving role of family networks in aging populations. She frequently collaborates with institutions like the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Census Bureau, contributing to datasets such as the Add Health Study. Leadership Roles: CFDR Director, Co-Director of National Center for Family and Marriage Research Key Projects: Analysis of gray divorce trends, midlife relationship quality, and grandparenthood’s role in marital stability Affiliations: BGSU College of Arts & Sciences, multiple federal research partnerships Her work has been featured in venues like Journal of Marriage and Family , Demography , and Gerontologist . She advises policymakers on family policy reforms and frequently presents at conferences such as the Population Association of America.

• Family Sociology
• Demography
• Union Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susan L. Brown is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Sociology. She also serves as Director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research and Co-Director of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research. Her expertise spans family sociology, demography, union dynamics, and their implications for well-being across the life course. She holds a PhD and MA from Penn State University and a BA from the University of Virginia. Dr. Brown’s research focuses on cohabitation, marriage, divorce, and their societal impacts, particularly among older adults. Her work has been supported by grants from NICHD and NIA, and she authored Families in America (UC Press). Key areas include gray divorce, family instability, and the evolving nature of partnerships in later life. She has also explored income pooling, relationship quality, and family complexity. Her awards include the NICHD Career Development Award, NIA grants, and the Olscamp Research Award. She actively disseminates findings through media outlets like The Washington Post , New York Times , and NPR, addressing topics such as cohabitation trends, aging relationships, and family policy implications. Dr. Brown’s grants and collaborative projects emphasize policy-relevant research, including studies on marital dissolution, repartnering, and family well-being. She advises students through her academic role and leads initiatives to translate research into actionable insights for families and policymakers.

Edith Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Demography
• Fertility Studies
• Social Policy Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Edith Gray is a Professor at the School of Demography within the Research School of Social Sciences at The Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on family demography, particularly childbearing patterns in high-income countries, social policy impacts, and family inequality. She holds leadership roles in global organizations, including the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population and the Asian Population Association. Edith has supervised numerous research projects and contributed to major initiatives like the National Organising Committee for the 2025 International Population Conference in Brisbane. Education: BA (University of Canberra), GradDip (Population Health), MA (Demography), and PhD (Demography) from ANU. Research Interests: Fertility dynamics and contraceptive use Family formation inequality Repartnering and cohabitation trends Parenting and gender roles Data quality and longitudinal studies Ethical research practices Key Projects: Includes fertility projections, policy evaluations, and collaborations on data governance (e.g., the Anindilyakwa project). Her work bridges demographic analysis with social policy, addressing issues like pandemic impacts on fertility and census data reliability. Labs & Teams: The Population Lab (Poplab), a hub for demographic research and policy analysis.

• Labour Economics
• Economics of the Household
• Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hayley Fisher is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney and serves as Academic Director (Postbachelor and Continuing Education) in the Education Portfolio. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge (2011), with prior degrees from Cambridge (BA, MPhil). Her research focuses on Labour Economics, Household Economics, and Public Policy, particularly addressing household formation, intrahousehold resource allocation, and behavioral impacts of family law. Recent work examines financial consequences of divorce, paid parental leave policies, and repartnering incentives. Key publications include analyses of divorce financial outcomes, child support impacts, and policy reforms affecting cohabitants. She has secured grants such as the 2020 ARC Linkage Project on intergenerational disadvantage and a 2018 educational innovation grant for supporting international students. Affiliations include the Charles Perkins Centre, IZA Research Affiliate, and Life Course Centre Fellow. Her CV and working papers are available via institutional repositories.

• Demography
• Fertility Studies
• Family Demography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ben Malinga John is a Partner Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), where he leads the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being. His research centers on demography, with a focus on fertility and family dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has recently completed his dissertation on the union-fertility nexus and published several influential papers on marital dissolution, repartnering, and fertility variation in the region. His primary research interests include fertility studies, family demography, marriage and union dissolution, and demographic trends in Sub-Saharan Africa. He investigates how marital dissolution and repartnering affect fertility patterns, and explores the role of female education in changing marriage and fertility behaviors. His work combines advanced demographic methods with in-depth analysis of population dynamics during the demographic transition in Africa. His recent publications (2021-2024) consistently address fertility and family dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the interplay between union dissolution, remarriage, and fertility outcomes. He employs both direct and indirect estimation methods to analyze incomplete marriage histories, contributing to methodological advancements. His research highlights the importance of marital trajectories in understanding fertility decline and stalls in the region. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. The provided text does not mention any advisees or grant funding for Ben Malinga John's research. Ben Malinga John leads the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being at the MPIDR. This laboratory is dedicated to understanding fertility patterns and family dynamics, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and collaborates with other research groups within the MPIDR and internationally. His work contributes to the institute's mission of advancing demographic science through innovative research.

• Demography
• Sociology of Territory
• Migration Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ana Cristina Ribeiro dos Santos da Silva Ferreira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Research Methods at ISCTE-IUL - Higher Institute of Labor and Business Sciences. She is also an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte - Center for Studies on Socioeconomic Change and Territory, where her work focuses on cities and territories. Her academic career is deeply rooted in sociological and demographic research, particularly in migration, family dynamics, and spatial analysis. PhD in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (2003) Other Qualification in Quantitative Methods, ISCTE-IUL (1990) Bachelor's degree in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (1984) Her research interests include demography, sociology of territory, data analysis, migration, binational marriages, divorce patterns, and residential trajectories. She employs quantitative methodologies to analyze official statistics and longitudinal data, contributing to national and European debates on social integration and urban development. The most recent scientific publications highlight trends in transnational divorce, same-sex binational marriages, and residential mobility in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Her work frequently appears in journals such as Population, Space and Place , Portuguese Journal of Social Science , and Revista de Estudos Demográficos , covering interdisciplinary themes at the intersection of sociology, geography, and public policy. Ana Cristina Ferreira has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the available text. She has supervised or co-supervised multiple research projects and publications, often collaborating with scholars like Madalena Ramos and Sofia Gaspar. While specific grant details are not listed, her extensive publication record in conferences and journals suggests active involvement in funded research initiatives. She has also contributed to collective volumes and national congresses, particularly the Portuguese Congress of Sociology. She is affiliated with DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte, a research center dedicated to socioeconomic change and territorial dynamics, where she contributes to studies on urbanization, migration, and social cohesion. Her work is integral to understanding the evolving social fabric of Portugal in a globalized context.

Katya Ivanovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Family Sociology
• Intergenerational Solidarity
• Family Complexity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katya Ivanova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on quantitative family sociology, examining how individuals navigate family transitions (e.g., partnership formation, separation, parenthood) and their impacts on well-being and intergenerational relationships. She specializes in gendered dynamics within complex families, with particular emphasis on stepmothers. Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Groningen (2012) Master's in Psychology, Utrecht University (2007) Bachelor's in Psychology, Mount Holyoke College (2005) Research Focus: Her work explores the intersection of family complexity, gender norms, and societal structures. Current projects investigate how societal pessimism influences childbearing decisions and the psychological ramifications of parenthood transitions. She employs advanced statistical methods to analyze family dynamics across diverse populations. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2024) concentrate on parenthood transitions, fairness in household labor division, and stepfamily relationship dynamics. Her research consistently demonstrates methodological rigor through longitudinal designs and cross-national comparisons (e.g., German and Dutch datasets). Active Projects: 'The End of Babies?' (2024-2026): Mixed-methods study of societal pessimism and voluntary childlessness. 'Going Against the Norm' (2022-2026): Links between personality and non-traditional family trajectories. Transition to parenthood as a developmental milestone (Ongoing).

Dimitri Mortelmansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of family
• Sociology of labour
• Divorce
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitri Mortelmans is a Professor at the University of Antwerp in Belgium, where he serves as the head of the Centre for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (CLLS). His academic career focuses on family sociology and labor market dynamics, with particular emphasis on understanding contemporary family patterns and transitions across the life course. Professor Mortelmans' principal research interests include: Sociology of family structures and transitions Divorce and repartnering dynamics Work-life balance across different family arrangements Career patterns in relation to family formation Intergenerational relationships and support Comparative European family studies His research employs comparative perspectives across European countries, examining how social policies interact with individual behaviors and family outcomes. His work often addresses questions related to child well-being in diverse family contexts, geographic proximity effects on intergenerational support, and the socioeconomic determinants of family transitions. His publications reveal a strong pattern of international collaboration, with co-authors from multiple European institutions. Professor Mortelmans has received recognition for his contributions to demographic and sociological research through his extensive publication record in leading journals. His collaborative approach is evident in his numerous co-authored publications with researchers across Europe. As head of the Centre for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies, he oversees research projects examining family trajectories over time, contributing valuable insights to academic and policy debates about family change in contemporary societies. His work has important implications for social policy, particularly regarding family support systems and work-family reconciliation policies.

• Fertility Studies
• Subjective Well-being
• Population Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Di Nallo is a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), affiliated with the Biosfer Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being. His work focuses on demographic trends, particularly at the intersection of fertility, well-being, and socio-economic factors. Recent research highlights include analyzing subjective well-being around reproductive events, the impact of political heterogamy on union stability, and socio-economic influences on repartnering behaviors. His methodological approach spans longitudinal and cross-national studies, emphasizing household dynamics and policy contexts. Key themes in his publications reflect interdisciplinary interests in Fertility Studies , Population Health , and Employment Demography , with applications to family dissolution, migration, and gendered labor effects. He has collaborated on studies across Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

• Demography
• Fertility Studies
• Family Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Beaujouan is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Institut für Demografie, leading the institute as its director. Her research focuses on fertility trends, family change, and the sociocultural drivers of delayed childbearing in high-income countries. She has secured prestigious grants, including an ERC Consolidator Grant (BIC.LATE, 2021–2026) and an FWF Stand-alone Project (LATEFERT, 2019–2023), to study late fertility dynamics and biological/individual contextual factors. Her work examines educational disparities in fertility, urban-rural fertility gradients, and the interplay between health, reproductive intentions, and policy. She teaches courses such as 'Research Seminar: Empirical Study' and 'Population Policy: Fertility, Health and Migration,' reflecting her expertise in demographic methodologies and policy analysis. Eva’s awards include grants for her groundbreaking analysis of late parenthood's societal impacts. Her research spans multiple countries, with notable contributions to understanding fertility recovery, childlessness trends, and the role of education in reproductive decisions. She also explores family instability, repartnering after separation, and generational fertility differences through microsimulation models and large-scale datasets. Her leadership at the Institut für Demografie underscores her commitment to advancing demographic research in Austria and Europe. Current projects include simulating fertility scenarios and analyzing the viability of 'ageing fertility' in European contexts.