Societal crises disrupt people’s lives in many different areas of life, as major changes occur in daily routines and societal subsystems such as the labor market. This has also become evident in the COVID-19 pandemic, which has not only led to a reduction in social life, education, and work in the short term, but also has long-term consequences.
In addition to the obvious risks to individual health, the COVID-19 pandemic raises many questions, such as how people are coping with these challenges and how this affects people’s well-being in the short and long term. It also raises the question of whether the disruptions have caused a systematic disadvantage to certain parts of society in terms of health and well-being and how this affects social inequalities in these areas in the near and distant future.
The study of these guiding questions requires the collaboration of different disciplines, as it requires a deep understanding of social strata, behavioral approaches in economics, psychological and demographic processes, institutional contexts, medical aspects and methodology. To this end, this conference aims to bring together sociologists, economists, psychologists, demographers, public health researchers, survey methodologists and statisticians from different countries to discuss such topics:
- Medium- and long-term effects of the pandemic on social inequality;
- Changes in subsystems of society and their consequences for individuals;
- Causal analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Methodological challenges for data collection and implications for research.
We offer three travel grants to support graduate students and postgraduate students who need financial assistance to facilitate attendance. These grants cover actual costs incurred and will be paid after the conference upon submission of valid proof of travel expenses. To apply for travel grants, please provide a motivation letter explaining why you need funding and an approximate cost estimate.