A5031475946- Labor Movements and Unions
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Economic Analysis and Policy
- Discrimination and Equality Law
- Sociology and Education Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Research in Social Sciences
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Sex work and related issues
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Regional Development and Policy
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
University of Groningen
2020
University of Amsterdam
1998-2016
Roosevelt Institute for American Studies
2015
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2013
University of Curaçao
2007-2012
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
1998-2008
Radboud University Nijmegen
2006
Mortimer Surgery
2006
The enduring importance and utility of comparative research in sociology are as old the discipline itself. Although flourishes within this discipline, methodological problems persist. After defining research, article outlines some its central problems, including: (1) case selection, unit, level scale analysis; (2) construct equivalence; (3) variable or orientation; (4) causality. discussion finishes with a brief introduction critical innovative articles special issue that not only address...
This study examines the importance of job characteristics on absence and on-the-job performance in a large group employees with diagnosed depressive anxiety disorders. In sample 1522 (1129 persons 393 without psychopathology) participating Netherlands Study Depression Anxiety (NESDA, n=2981) we examined associations between work functioning (absenteeism performance) multinominal logistic regression models. Job were working hours, psychosocial conditions occupational status. As expected,...
One out of three people (25% men, 38% women) in Curacao have experienced some form domestic violence at point their adult lives. The most significant risk factors for are the female gender, a young age, low education, and experiencing victimization childhood. Divorce, single parenthood, unemployment increase women, but not men. These findings consistent with current literature on subject. Further research context, nature, severity Caribbean is necessary. Studies should preferably combine...
This article considers whether the development of European rights for workers implies a social citizenship. It analyses debate during preparation and adoption EU Directive on part-time work in 1997, which guarantees (who are primarily women) same pay working conditions as full-time workers. Was concept citizenship discussed its adoption? What kind gender equality was involved: women granted equal access to market or outcomes? We conclude that involves industrial rather thansocial...
In Curaçao is a high incidence of unintended pregnancies and induced abortions. Most the abortions in are on request woman performed by general practitioners. Curaçao, abortion strictly prohibited, but since 1999 there has been policy connivance. We present data relevance economic socio-cultural factors for abortion-rates ineffective use contraception.Structured interviews to investigate knowledge attitudes toward sexuality, contraception reasons contraceptives among women, visiting...
Worldwide, older people's support used to be the adult children's responsibility. In China, two generations after introducing one-child policy in late 70-ies, this becomes an increasingly demanding obligation. The Chinese government took responsibility mitigating old- age poverty risks and realized unprecedented progress pension coverage. At same time, household savings increased about 30 % of disposable income. Built on previous research politics ageing, study analyses households responses...
Background: In Curaçao Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) is still forbidden by law, although a policy tolerance has been stipulated since 1999. This paper about the prevalence TOP and its health complications. These data on are officially unknown but suspected to be rather high. Methods: One year registration illegal performed termination pregnancy cases all general physicians (GPs) practicing in Curaçao. The included patient characteristics according model National Abortion Registration...
Summary In 1992, the European Union (EU) adopted Recommendation on Childcare and became involved in childcare policy. For first time, care services domestic were acknowledged as common responsibility of all national political units. The article shows interaction between policy at level three welfare states with strong male breadwinner logics: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom (UK). At levels, arguments prioritizing economic efficiency equal opportunities gained ground expense
To collect reliable statistical data on domestic violence in Curaçao, we conducted a large-scale quantitative study ( n = 816). meet with the special needs of population and topic, designed tailored mixed-mode survey to assess prevalence Curaçao its health consequences. Great care was taken reduce selective nonresponse stimulate open honest responses. We describe how implemented report consequences for response quality.
Determinants of the ability to work among persons with mental illness The rates inability due are high in Netherlands. Not all employees unable work. This article explores factors that contribute for people illness. For this research, we retrospectively reviewed notes 135 patients a Dutch policlinic outpatients department hospital. Results show that, apart from personal like young age, good physical health and, surprisingly, social phobia as diagnosis, also some influence Particularly,...