How do we find intimacy outside of the nuclear family? This project examines couple dance, the relationship between humans and pets, and cohousing residents.

The aim of this study is to explore to what extent housing is a constraint for first births in Sweden 1972-2005. Three characteristics of housing are studied: housing type, tenure, and size of dwellin

Tapio Salonen, Professor in Social Work, Malmö University A dramatic shift has characterized the Swedish housing policy in later years; from strictly state regulated to one of the most market driven in

Reducing populations' vulnerabilities to mis-disinformation related to scientific content

The purpose of this project is to develop evidence-based strategies to address populations’ vulnerabilities to scientific mis-disinformation.

Housing, Theory and Society 36(2): 149–166. doi.org/10.1080/14036096.2018.1459826. Abstract The term social housing has been characterized as a “floating signifier”, i.e. a term with no agreed-upon meanin

i Social Networks, Volume 65 AbstractYoung adults in Europe sometimes have trouble moving away from their parents and obtaining a home of their own, which is considered an important step in the transit

Sociology, first published online,doi.org/10.1177/0038038519834871 Abstract In this study, situated in urban Stockholm, communal housing stands out as highly individualized. The residents positively app

The report describes experiences drawn from a study tour in Japan, June 2003. An important conclusion is that not only does the future of housing lay in technology, but technology is an integral part

The aim of this paper is to investigate whether parental wealth influences the tenure choice of young adults. Data from three birthcohorts that entered the housing market during different periods sugg

Katrin Ausprung, History and Sociology, Konstanz University, Germany People’s housing conditions and places of residence have serious impacts on individual living conditions and social stratification.