Children’s well-being in the 8-14 age group: relationships in social spaces
What do children need to feel good? Who do they like to spend time with and why? What relationships are important for their well-being and where do they take place? This seminar addresses issues of well-being and social relationships in childhood to better understand the role of family, friends, pets (and stuffed animals) in children’s lives, and the influence of the social spaces on children’s relationships. Theoretically, the Seminar draws on a key literature on children’s well-being, particularly studies that place children’s perspectives at the centre of their analysis. Empirically, the Seminar draws on the analysis of interviews conducted with children aged 8 to 14 on their subjective well-being as part of the WoKidS - Wohlbefinden von Kindern in der deutschsprachigen Schweiz (2021-2024) project. During the seminar, students are expected to bridge empirical and theoretical approaches, and to further develop their research skills.- Dozent/in: Anne Carolina Ramos