Although the study of social class is part of a long tradition of sociological research, little is known about the psychological differences between people of different socio-economic status.
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In today's unstable and insecure working environment, developing and maintaining sustainable careers has become a major concern.
How does the closure of a factory affect the employment and well-being of displaced workers?
To the researchers' surprise, inequalities in health based on social status are greater in economically progressive locations in Switzerland.
Personal income after retirement comes from financial reserves, the build-up of which depends on initial social characteristics (positional factors, such as gender or age), career paths (processual factors) and institutional arrangements rela
Adults continue to learn throughout their lives, particularly at times of transition or novelty. However, the social sciences have done little to investigate the nature of what is learned, and have so far focused mainly on the professional domain.
In 2024, the LIVES Centre awarded seed money funding to two teams. The aim of this funding is to obtain funds from another donor for the preparation of new projects on the life course and vulnerability. The two winning projects are the following:
Children and adults have responded differently to recent international crises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
In Switzerland, between 1979 and 2011, the number of close friends from the age of 65 has increased.