Challenges for the successful integration of immigrant children in Switzerland in the transition to adulthood.
This thesis explores the existence (or not) of structural inequalities and their role in the process of the "successful" integration of immigrant children in Switzerland during the transition to adulthood. Dr Andrés Guarin focuses on three dimensions:
Social change and perceptions of norms, a virtuous circle for greater tolerance of sexual minorities
In Switzerland, sexual minorities are increasingly tolerated and recently passed laws are bringing equality closer. However, according to Dr Léïla Eisner's thesis, it is not yet certain whether this change in perception is actually being perceived.
Sense of continuity, an ally in coping with the loss of a partner
Dr Charikleia Lampraki's thesis shows the impact on health of senses of self-continuity and social continuity after the loss of a partner.
Persistent gender wage gaps in Switzerland
In his thesis, Dr Patrick McDonald observed that for men, marriage is associated with a wage premium, while for women, having children is associated with a wage penalty, especially for young mothers.
Are community-based interventions good vehicles for mental health promotion among seniors?
Annahita Ehsan investigated the impact of the community-based social capital interventions of Quartiers Solidaires (Neighborhoods in Solidarity) on the mental health promotion of older adults in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Job offer - Junior researcher in social psychology
Within the framework of the SNSF project The Psychological Effects of Income Inequality under the supervision of Nicolas Sommet (SNSF Ambizione Lecturer), the LIVES Centre fills a new position.
The NCCR LIVES has a brand new design and becomes the LIVES Centre!
The LIVES Centre presents its new visual identity as well as its new website!
Press release - Less spatial segregation in cantons with many foreigners
In the 22nd issue of the journal Social Change in Switzerland, Jonathan Zufferey and Philippe Wanner (University of Geneva) examine the spatial distribution of the foreign population in Switzerland. Spatial segregation is strongest in the cantons of Bern and Valais and weakest in Geneva, Vaud and Ticino. With regard to nationalities, the highest segregation is observed for nationals from Turkey and North America.