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German government appoints Michaela Kreyenfeld to chair expert panel for tenth “Family Report”

The Professor of Sociology will lead 2024 report on single and separated-parent households for family affairs ministry.

Michaela Kreyenfeld explains the importance of the 2022 German Census

Despite impression that the state has all data on its population, “It’s actually the opposite,” says the Professor of Sociology in Deutschlandfunk.

Pandemic effects on families in Europe is focus of Journal of Family Research issue edited by Michaela Kreyenfeld

Pandemic effects on families in Europe is focus of Journal of Family Research issue edited by Michaela Kreyenfeld

How has family life changed in Europe in recent decades?

New book edited by Michaela Kreyenfeld and Norbert Schneider tracks latest developments in family sociology.

Michaela Kreyenfeld shares expertise at UN meeting on COVID-19 and fertility

Professor of Sociology presents data on fertility rates in Germany.

Michaela Kreyenfeld on childbearing and parenting during the pandemic

Professor of Sociology comments on how COVID-19 impacted birth rates and parenthood.

New report on parenthood in Germany recommends more work-life balance, educational fairness

Michaela Kreyenfeld contributes research as part of government-appointed expert commission on families.

Michaela Kreyenfeld provides evidence to the German Parliament’s Committee on Family, Seniors, Women and Youth

Professor Kreyenfeld presented a statement regarding the new time use survey.

How COVID-19 changed the role of fathers in childcare

New study by Michaela Kreyenfeld suggests that less-educated fathers increased their childcare hours the most.

Study shows fathers more actively involved in childcare during pandemic

In an interview with ORF radio, Michaela Kreyenfeld says the new development is a positive sign.

Divorce and separation trends in European countries

Michaela Kreyenfeld co-edits new book “Parental Life Courses after Separation and Divorce in Europe”.

Could the coronavirus impact the birth rate, as some claim?

In the Berliner Zeitung, Michaela Kreyenfeld explains why the COVID-19 crisis isn’t likely to cause a baby boom.