Isabelle Fischer, M.A.
My dissertation aims at investigating the consequences of several trends that could recently be observed in Western societies: increasing relationship instability, increasing use of formal child care and increasing father involvement in children’s upbringing.
I intend to provide a more in-depth understanding of the importance of early childhood education and care arrangements and how they may interact with family processes for early child development. Additionally, I combine theories from the field of gender studies with developmental theories and examine whether the source of educational stimulation (mother/father) plays a crucial role when it comes to a child’s development or whether the overall amount is more important.
The research questions of my thesis fit well with several of LEAD’s key questions, for instance, by providing evidence on how the quality of formal learning environments may reduce the impact of family-induced behavioral problems which are often also linked to socio-economic disadvantage. Furthermore, the project explores how changing home learning environments may impact children’s cognitive and self-regulation skills, with particular attention to differences by child gender, across the transition to primary school.
Supervisors
Curriculum Vitae
Since 10/2016
Associated member of the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network
University of Tübingen
Since 10/2016
PhD Candidate
LEAD Graduate School & Research Network, University of Tübingen
08/2015 - 07/2016
Student Research Assistant
Department of Economics, University of Mannheim
08/2014 - 07/2015
Year abroad
Indiana University Bloomington (USA)
08/2014 - 07/2016
Master of Arts in Sociology
University of Mannheim
06/2013 - 07/2014
Student Research Assistant
GESIS Mannheim
06/2013 - 08/2013
Internship
Department of Social Psychology, University of Mannheim
08/2011 - 07/2014
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
University of Mannheim