In this course, accelerating social change, population ageing, and improved methodological tools are discussed in how they have allowed for extended knowledge, through the empirical examination of individual dynamics and societal shifts. In the course, relevant research methodologies for the study of life-course trajectories are introduced to further understand ageing processes, life-courses, and social change across individual and historical times. Furthermore, the role of time, in social research and relevant research methodologies are addressed. During the course a theoretical base within fundamental principles of research and research methods (for example cross-sectional and longitudinal studies), macro-, mezzo- and microdata, sampling and measurements are presented. Ethical considerations are also addressed, and the implications and challenges currently faced when conducting and interpreting life-course studies.
Researching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change
7.5 creditsResearching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2024, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 5 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
5 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - At least 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Sciences
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Researching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2024, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 5 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
5 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - At least 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Sciences
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Researching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 5 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
5 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - At least 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Sciences
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
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Ulrika Sund
Sebastian Croné
Susanne Kelfve
Researching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 5 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
5 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - At least 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Sciences
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.