Frequent critical events worsen long-term well-being
A new indicator measures the concentration of critical events in the life course.
News
Talking about death in medico-social establishments - Thesis by Aurélie Chopard-dit-Jean
On 14 December 2022, Aurélie Chopard-dit-Jean defended her doctoral thesis entitled "Talking about death in medico-social establishments (EMS) and residential establishments for dependent elderly people (EHPAD): towards a psychological understanding of residents' relationship with life and death"
Company apprentice trainers - Thesis by Roberta Besozzi
On 9 March 2022, Roberta Besozzi defended her thesis "Company apprentice trainers: career paths and relationship to the job in French-speaking Switzerland", under the supervision of Prof. Nicky Le Feuvre (UNIL) and Prof. Nadia Lamamra (HEFP).
The effect of major life events on labour market outcomes and well-being - Thesis by Fiona Köster
On 22 June 2023, Fiona Köster defended her thesis "The effect of major life events on labour market outcomes and well-being." and obtained her doctorate in social sciences from the University of Lausanne. The team of the LIVES Centre warmly congratulates her on this achievement!
Handling missing data in multichannel life course analysis - Thesis by Kevin Emery
On Thursday 29 June 2023, Kevin Emery defended his thesis entitled "Handling missing data in multichannel life course analysis" at the University of Lausanne. The LIVES Centre warmly congratulates him on obtaining his doctorate in applied mathematics for the humanities and social sciences!
New family configurations still not very visible in public policies
On Monday 8 May 2023, more than 50 professionals and experts met to discuss the subject of divorced or separated families.
Psychophysiological and cognitive effects of acute stress in young and older adults
On 23 March 2023, Greta Mikneviciute defended her thesis entitled "Psychophysiological and cognitive effects of acute stress in young and older adults
Results of the Parchemins study on the living conditions of undocumented migrants in Geneva
The regularisation of undocumented migrants is favourable for social and family integration, especially for men. Regularised people have regained their freedom of movement, and enjoy better working, housing and health conditions, as well as a better financial situation.
Influence of the place of living on health
Growing up in rural areas leads to a long-term disadvantage in cognitive functioning. Even after controlling for differences in education and occupation, living in rural (as opposed to urban) areas early in life remained associated with poorer cognitive performance later in life.
NRP 80 - « Covid-19 in society »
The research program NRP 80 focuses on understanding and addressing the societal challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. It aims to provide evidence-based guidance and knowledge to effectively manage the current and future pandemics.