Research at the Institute of Social Pedagogy, Social Work and Welfare Studies
At the Institute of Social Pedagogy, Social Work and Welfare Studies, we conduct research on a variety of topics. Students in the research-oriented Master's program address a variety of current issues as well.
Further research formats at the Institute include the research workshop and the "Social Pedagogical Discussion Forum". You can find more detailed information under Activities of the Institute.
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Focal areas of research
The Institute works on a wide range of research topics. Only a few of the focal points should be mentioned here:
- Childhood and youth research, child and youth welfare research
- Generational and family research
- Qualitative methods of social research
- Theories of socialization, learning and educational processes
- Theories of social work
- Professional counseling as a method of action
- Institutional counseling in social work
- Counseling and social relationships in socio-educational areas of activity
- Health, health theory and health criticism
- Coping with illness and reappropriation of autonomous life practices
- User research in the context of social and health-related services
Further core research areas can be found in the research projects at the Institute, as well as in the publications of the respective staff members.