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We examine the role of two different forms of social orientations for the integration in adolescent's social networks. On the one hand, the identification with being German represents an aspect of social identity. On the other hand, we regard...

In recent years, dating apps have developed into important platforms for meeting people and for developing intimate relationships. Dating apps present users with profiles of potentially interesting others. Images are in the centre of the...

The gender achievement gap in mathematics, a key component in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, has been widely documented. However, we know little about whether and how the gender gap in math achievement varies by...

There have been several suggestions on how Rational Choice Theories (RCT) for educational decisions could be tested directly. In this empirical analysis, it is argued that these testing strategies have shortcomings, and therefore a different testing...

The realization of life chances is largely dependent on the extent to which people can reach certain places in physical space at certain times. Accordingly, everyday mobility should be addressed as a relevant phenomenon for the (re)production of...

The fact that women are still less likely than men to hold leadership positions is evident across Europe, with gender differences varying among countries. This paper examines how part-time employment contributes to the gender gap in leadership...