Competences
Main axes of research
Research within the axis on “Generations, Family and the Life Span Development” covers three domains.
Early Childhood: Education and Care
Head: Michael-Sebastian Honig
The research activities are related to the early phase of human life by examining its institutionalisation in informal and formalised generational relations through basic and applied study designs. A focal point lies in accompanying and observing the changing structures and practices of early education and care in the context of the day care reform in Luxemburg. The aim of these research activities is to contribute to the development of a qualified system of education and care in Luxembourg (research and development).
Youth Research: Contexts and Structures of Growing-Up
Head: Helmut Willems
The research activities investigate the situation of young people from an interdisciplinary perspective with a multi-methodological approach. The main objective is to generate knowledge and evidence on the structural, attitudinal, and behavioural aspects of young people in Luxembourg. The focus is on issues such as school-to-work transition, social engagement, citizenship, migration, leisure activities and identity. An international comparative perspective, a strong connectedness to the national context, and an on-going dialogue with youth policy and youth work characterize the research activities.
Ageing and Life Span Development
Head: Dieter Ferring
Ageing can only be understood by a life span perspective that focuses on different generations involved in this process. The research group’s approach thus considers the interplay of individual biogenetic configurations, personal lifestyles and habits, as well as the specific social and cultural contexts in which ageing takes place. Research aims at a profound understanding of factors contributing to active and healthy ageing on the one hand and dependence and need for care on the other hand.
Current research projects
- Virtual Coach Reaches Out “To Me” (V2me); funded by Ambient Assited Living Programme; 2011-2013
- National Youth Report on 5-year schedule: This report analysis contexts and structures of youth development in Luxembourg; funded by the Minstry of Family, Luxembourg
- Recensement de la population 2011; collaboration with the STATEC
- Children in the Luxembourgian daycare system; funded by the Fonds National de Luxembourg (2013-2015)
- Doing quality in commercial childcare funded by the University of Luxembourg (2013-2015)
- Die empirische Beschreibung der NEET (not in education, employment, or training) Problematik in Luxemburg - eine Sekundäranalyse vorhandener Daten; funded by the Minstry of Family, Luxembourg (2012-2013)
Resources and collaborations
Products and services
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Major partnerships and collaborations
Association Luxembourgeoise de Gérontologie/Gériatrie (ALGG); Centres intégrés pour personnes âgées (CIPA); CEPS/INSTEAD; Confédération des Organismes Prestataires d’Aides et de Soins (COPAS); Entente des Gestionnaires des Centres d’Accueil (EGCA); Ministry of Family and Integration; Public Research Centre - Gabriel Lippmann; STATEC; different universities abroad.
Human resources
- 12 Researchers (Prof., ass. Prof., Post-docs, PhD)
- 14 Doctoral students and students
- 0 Engineers
- 0 Technicians
- 0 Other
Business sector(s)
- Human and Social Sciences
Contact
Generations, family and life span development
Campus Walferdange, Route de Diekirch, L-7220 Walferdange
Luxembourg
Phone: +352 46 66 44 64 79
Fax: +352 46 66 44 95 35
Email: inside@uni.lu
Site: http://www.uni.lu/recherche/flshase/inside
R&D Contact
Prof. Dr. FERRING Dieter
Head of the unit
Phone: +352 46 66 44 66 46
Email: dieter.ferring@uni.lu
R&D Contact
Prof. Dr. HONIG Michael S.
Professor
Phone: +352 46 66 44 96 60
Email: michael.honig@uni.lu
R&D Contact
Prof. Dr. WILLEMS Helmut
Professor
Phone: +352 46 66 44 93 79
Email: helmut.willems@uni.lu
