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Chart of the Month | 21.06.2017Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income

In Germany, there has been a steady growth in women’s contributions to household incomes of couples in recent years. Whereas in 1998 paid work of women only accounted for about a quarter of the net income in couple households, the share increased to more than a third until 2013. more: Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income)

Chart of the Month | 17.05.2017More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents

The number of minor children growing up with only one parent has significantly increased in recent years. Whilst in 1996 there were approximately 1.9 million, there are already 2.3 million minor children living in a single-parent family today. more: More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents)

Population Association of America 2017 | 25.04.2017BiB Researchers at the Annual Meeting of the PAA

At this year’s conference of the Population Association of America (PAA) in Chicago, researchers of the BiB will present their latest research results. more: BiB Researchers at the Annual Meeting of the PAA …

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BiB Data and Technical Report 1/2017 | 10.04.2017Family-Related Leitbilder in Germany: Methodology Report for the Second Wave

The paper describes the second wave of the study “Familienleitbilder: Concepts of Family in Germany”. more: Family-Related Leitbilder in Germany: Methodology Report for the Second Wave …

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Chart of the Month | 30.03.2017Fun at Work Is the Most Important Reason for Working in Retirement

If pensioners carry out gainful employment they usually do so because they enjoy working (26 percent) or to continue earning money (19 percent). more: Fun at Work Is the Most Important Reason for Working in Retirement …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Fun at Work Is the Most Important Reason for Working in Retirement)

Chart of the Month | 01.03.2017Immigration from Non-European Countries Has Almost Doubled

In recent years, immigration to Germany from countries outside of Europe has strongly increased. As disclosed at the BiB, approximately 3.8 million people from other continents immigrated between 2005 and 2015. more: Immigration from Non-European Countries Has Almost Doubled …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Immigration from Non-European Countries Has Almost Doubled)

New Articles in International Journals | 16.02.2017New Insights on Bridge Employment and Physical Activity at Retirement Age

BiB researchers confirm that there is a connection between working at retirement age and the quality of one’s relationship. They also show which activities compete with physical activity. more: New Insights on Bridge Employment and Physical Activity at Retirement Age …

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Survey Data | 15.02.2017Data Set of “Internationally Mobile” Survey Published

A scientific use file of the data of the study “Internationally Mobile” is now available. The survey investigates the socio-structural characteristics and the motivations of internationally mobile German citizens. more: Data Set of “Internationally Mobile” Survey Published …

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Chart of the Month | 26.01.2017Mothers of Young Children Should Work – But Not for Too Long

The vast majority of young adults in Germany appreciate mothers of 2-year old toddlers who pursue working careers. However, approximately 16 percent of the respondents oppose any kind of employment. more: Mothers of Young Children Should Work – But Not for Too Long …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Mothers of Young Children Should Work – But Not for Too Long)

New Article in “Educational Research Review” | 20.01.2017Do Educational Experiences in a Foreign Country Advance One’s Career?

That depends. At least, this can be verified for the amount of income. BiB researchers analysed the current state of research. more: Do Educational Experiences in a Foreign Country Advance One’s Career? …

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