Professor Dr. Frances Goldscheider

Biography

Frances Goldscheider is University Professor Emerita at Brown University, specializing in sociology with a focus on demography, labor force dynamics, and women's roles within families and households. Her research examines living arrangements and their implications, particularly regarding young adults in the United States, and looks at family relationships involving committed couples and their adult children. With a substantial portfolio of publications, including books and scholarly articles, she has significantly contributed to understanding family processes and the intergenerational dynamics at play within contemporary family settings. Goldscheider has also been involved in numerous funded research projects, dealing with topics like father presence in households and the implications of parental remarriage on young adults. She engages with students in projects that often require statistical analysis, emphasizing the role of young adults in navigating living arrangements and family roles. Throughout her career, she has held several prestigious positions, including serving as editor for the journal 'Demography' and receiving notable awards like the Fulbright Fellowship.

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