Projects
How are social divides produced in contemporary European labour markets? A macro-micro-macro study of the impact of labour market policy, employment and welfare institutions on workers working conditions and job quality KU Leuven
This is the first study investigating the interaction of macro- and micro-forces producing social divides in contemporary European labour markets by using a macro-micro-macro research model. Social divides are defined as differences in working conditions and job quality of different groups of workers. The research project consists of several steps. Firstly, by using latent class analysis social divides are uncovered. Secondly, country-level ...
EJP RD JTC: Quality of life of patients living with vascular LIVEr diseaseS Developing research on the social impact of rare diseases Vrije Universiteit Brussel
care needs, uncertain prognosis, side effects of treatments, with an overall impact on their work
or personal life, especially when they are still young and professionally active. However, data on
their Quality of life (QoL) are still scarce and focus on disease-related variables, failing to
incorporate the social and the ...
Housing and environmental quality in Social Housing Districts in Flemish central cities. HOGENT
Quality of employment trajectories and mental health: the role of gender and social norms Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The connection between government presence and local social quality. An investigation in the neigbourhouds of four Flemish cities Ghent University
The central question this research this research project wants to answer concerns the relationship between the fysical presence of goverment in people's living invironement and the quality of social life. During the project a measuring instrument for goverment presence will be developed. The quality of social life will be measured using objective and subjective data.
‘There is no inclusion without exclusion’. Examining high quality and inclusion in early childhood education and care from the perspectives of policy makers, social work professionals and parents of young children. Ghent University
This research project examines the ways in which high quality can be realized in social work practices in early childhood education and care for (poor) families with children. A specific interest goes to the principle of progressive universalism. A multilevel analysis on macro-, meso- and microlevels, including the meaning-making of policy makers, social work professionals and parents, is used.
Trust, diversity and quality in the Antwerp tapestry production and trade (1660-1720). An inclusive approach to the social and entrepreneurial strategies of 'coopman-tapissiers' via art historical research and data visualisation and analysis. KU Leuven
This doctoral dissertation takes an inclusive look at the Antwerp tapestry industry (1660-1720) through art historical research, data visualisation and data analysis. The study forms part of the research project MapTap (Research Foundation-Flanders/KU Leuven, 2013-2016) ‘Mapping the Antwerp-Brussels-Oudenarde tapestry complex (1600-1700) via network analysis’ (www.maptap.be) and is supervised by Prof Dr Koenraad Brosens (Art History/KU ...
Screening, quality and inspiration tool for welfare and education actors for the roll-out and implementation of an integral cooperation in supporting children in socially vulnerable families at school. HOGENT
Meals at school: food quality of lunch boxes and accessibility of school meals for children and young people in socially vulnerable situations Ghent University
Th aim of the research is:
Organization of a steering committee for cooperation and coordination around this project
- Application for ethical approval and recruitment of schools and parents
- Registration of the contents of the lunch boxes and analysis of the collected data
- Mapping of strategies/interventions at home and abroad regarding the accessibility and availability of school meals for people in socially ...