Dynamics of Life Courses

The thematic programme Dynamics of Life Courses focuses in general on issues related to the life courses of different generations of Dutch people and non-Western ethnic minorities (children, parents and grandparents) in different socialisation contexts and socio-economic circumstances. The research will map changes and transitions in life courses, as well as differences between generations and between ethnic and autochthonous groups in the area of primary relationships, health, education and employment, position in society and cultural integration.

The programme could shed further light on wide-ranging and urgent societal issues: social and economic integration, cultural experience, social and employment participation, isolation, the forming of relationships, addiction, ageing, criminality, mobility, as well as the effects of health technology for home care and adapted accommodation. The thematic programme offers excellent possibilities for interdisciplinary research, for the development of new methods aimed at developmental pathways for both individuals and groups, as well as cooperation between top research groups from health care research, the humanities, and Social Sciences.

This programme links up with the themes of TNO and the GTIs, the foresight studies of COS as well as the strategic agenda of government departments.