Dutch Demography Day 2021

Dutch Demography Day 2021

Wed Nov 24
The Netherlands Demographic Society (NVD) invites you to join the Dutch Demography Day 2021, taking place on Wednesday 24 November in the Academy Building of Utrecht.

The Netherlands Demographic Society (NVD) invites you to join the Dutch Demography Day 2021, taking place on Wednesday 24 November in the Academy Building of Utrecht.

The separation of same-sex couples in a context of expanding civil rights

The separation of same-sex couples in a context of expanding civil rights

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In this report, Benjamin Marteau aims to compare the separation risks of cohabiting same-sex couples with those of different-sex couples in the above-mentioned six European countries.

In this report, Benjamin Marteau aims to compare the separation risks of cohabiting same-sex couples with those of different-sex couples in the above-mentioned six European countries.

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NIDI is celebrating 50 years

In 2020, NIDI celebrated their 50th anniversary as the national demographic institute of the Netherlands

In 2020, NIDI celebrated their 50th anniversary as the national demographic institute of the Netherlands

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Active in Retirement

Does post-retirement work constrain engagement in unpaid productive activities?
The transition to retirement has become increasingly diverse: some retirees leave the workforce entirely, while others continue to work. Working during retirement may, however, limit the time and opportunities for unpaid productive activities, such as volunteering, providing informal care, or looking after grandchildren.

The transition to retirement has become increasingly diverse: some retirees leave the workforce entirely, while others continue to work. Olga Grünwald (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)), Marleen Damman (Radboud University & NIDI), and Kène Henkens (NIDI, UMCG & University of Amsterdam) examined how different retirement processes shape engagement in unpaid productive activities.

How Do School Closures Affect Student Learning? It’s Worse Than You Think

How Do School Closures Affect Student Learning? It’s Worse Than You Think

By Per Engzell, Arun Frey & Mark Verhagen (Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, University of Oxford)
Per Engzell, Arun Frey & Mark Verhagen of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University find that during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands, students learned less than during a normal year. These results highlight the costs of keeping students out of schools and of the difficulties in compensating for these costs.

<p>Per Engzell, Arun Frey & Mark Verhagen of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University find that during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands, students learned less than during a normal year. These results highlight the costs of keeping students out of schools and of the difficulties in compensating for these costs.</p>

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European Population Conference 2022

Wed Jun 29 - Sat Jul 2
The next European Population Conference will take place in 2022 and is co-organized by EAPS, the University of Groningen (UoG) and the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) from 29 June - 2 July 2022! 

The next European Population Conference will take place from 29 June - 2 July 2022 and is co-organized by EAPS, the University of Groningen (UoG) and the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI).

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Helga de Valk is the New Director of NIDI

Helga de Valk has been appointed by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences as director of the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) with effect from 1 November 2020. De Valk takes over from Leo van Wissen.

Helga de Valk has been appointed by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences as director of the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) with effect from 1 November 2020. De Valk takes over from Leo van Wissen.

Loneliness in Older Migrants

Loneliness in Older Migrants

Comparing Turkish & Moroccan residents of the Netherlands with natives
In the Netherlands, loneliness is more prevalent among Turkish and Moroccan older adults than among older native adults. To investigate possible explanations for this difference, Tilburg & Fokkema used survey data to compare five dimensions of loneliness between native and migrant groups.

In the Netherlands, loneliness is more prevalent among Turkish and Moroccan older adults than among older native adults. To investigate possible explanations for this difference, Tilburg & Fokkema used survey data to compare five dimensions of loneliness between native and migrant groups.

Improving the Ability to Work Longer Through Flexibility

Improving the Ability to Work Longer Through Flexibility

How can organisations ease work limitations of older workers suffering from chronic health conditions?
Anushiya Vanajan (NIDI and University of Groningen) and colleagues used data from the Netherlands to compare the associations between three flexible work arrangements and severe health-related work limitations among older workers. Working time flexibility was associated with fewer health-related work limitations, while work place flexibility and phased retirement were not.

Anushiya Vanajan (NIDI and University of Groningen) and colleagues used data from the Netherlands to compare the associations between three flexible work arrangements and severe health-related work limitations among older workers. Working time flexibility was associated with fewer health-related work limitations, while work place flexibility and phased retirement were not.

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