2022-04-04

Department of Sociology

Only children have worse health outcomes in later life

In a recent study researchers examined the relationship between a series of later health outcomes and family size in the sibling group that you grew up in, with a particular focus on ‘only children’ – children without any siblings. The researchers found that only children on average seem to do a little bit worse even after adjustments for other factors.

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Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page

2022-04-04

Department of Sociology

Matthew Wallace receives Demographer Award

The Department of Sociology and Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA) congratulate Matthew Wallace who receives this year’s Junior European Demographer Award.

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2022-03-03

Department of Sociology

“The fundamental goal is to question what we believe to be truths”

Ann-Zofie Duvander is driven by the desire to contribute to the development of society. Trying to look behind what we see as “truths,” and find what needs to be questioned. At the same time, it is important to distinguish between research and political policy decisions, stresses Ann-Zofie Duvander, Professor of Demography.

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Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Gender and Equality - Theme page

2022-03-03

Department of Sociology

New co-workers at the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology welcomes five new researchers, one acting lecturer and two PhD students.

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2022-02-24

Department of Sociology

Link between armed conflict and intimate partner violence

There is a connection between armed conflict and violence in intimate relationships, according to a PhD thesis in Sociological Demography from Stockholm University. The study is based on data from Colombia and shows that the risk for women of victimization to violence from their partners or ex-partners increases in areas with higher levels of conflict. The study also shows that women in these areas are more likely to stay in violent relationships.

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Gender and Equality - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page Law, Crime and Justice - Theme page

2022-02-24

Department of Sociology

Immigrants who experience discrimination are less likely to vote

Immigrants who are active in religious organizations in Sweden are less likely to participate in politics compared to immigrants who are not active in such organizations, a new PhD study from Stockholm University shows. Those who have experienced societal discrimination based on religion are even less likely to participate in politics or to vote. The greatest impact is seen among Muslims in Sweden.

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Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Worldviews, Ethics and Philosophy - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page