Social networks, fertility and wellbeing in ageing populations
We study how population change affects social networks, and how changing networks, in turn, shape population change and wellbeing. Our aim is to identify network characteristics that strengthen population resilience, or the ability to adapt to external shocks.
Research outcomes
Attitudes towards having children have changed in Finland
Has the ideal number of children in Finland fallen at the same time as fertility has declined, especially in high-income...
Are informal help and care associated with volunteering and charity?
The recent study of Tanskanen et al. investigated prosocial activities among older Finns, i.e. whether informal help (financial support, practical...
Does the survival status of a particular grandparent influence the investment of other grandparent types?
The recent study investigated whether the survival status of a particular grandparent influenced the investment of other grandparent types within...
Recent News
PsyPost: Childhood co-residence plays pivotal role in father-child bonding
A recent study published in Human Nature by Jenni E. Pettay, Mirkka Danielsbacka, Samuli Helle, Gretchen Perry, Martin Daly and...
Science leak: Who lives close to siblings in later life?
Siblings often share strong emotional bonds and can provide valuable support in later life. Therefore, it is interesting to know...
Demographic changes challenge the sustainability of our society
The Strategic Research DEMOGRAPHY-programme information package gathers key facts and issues on demographic change that should be taken into consideration...