Research
We combine empirical research with theoretical and methodological reflection, participatory collaboration, and critical engagement with social developments.
Our focus is on the following areas:
- Participation and participatory research
- Grounded theory
- Methodology and situation analysis
- Research ethics
- Migration
- Health
- Diversity
Other topics we address:
Work and organizational sociology, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), social movements and civic engagement.
In addition, we contribute to current social debates, such as:
Sexuality, Gender, Intersectionality, Human-technology relationships, especially in the context of AI
Current projects
PhD and postdoctoral projects
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- The "non-German language of origin": Classification and belonging in the post-migrant society (Working Title) | Abstract (PDF, 155 KB)
Mareike Heller
- Loving AI in this economy? A qualitative study on intimate relationships with AI companions in digital capitalism. | Abstract (PDF, 51 KB)
Nevien Kerk
- The German Aids Service Organization in the arena of HIV/Aids politics (Working title) | Abstract (PDF, 106 KB)
Dimitra Kostimpas
- The employee – client relationship in the jobcentre in the context of a diversity-related organisational development | Abstract (PDF, 85 KB)
Deborah Unmuth
Contested social participation. On the social voluntarization, economization and individualization of social participation | Abstract (PDF, 64 KB)
Dr. Olaf Tietje
