Professor Dr. Kevin Ralston

Biography

Kevin Ralston is a Lecturer in Sociology and Quantitative Methods at the University of Edinburgh, specifically within the School of Social and Political Science. His academic interests lie primarily in quantitative methods and social research, focusing on various themes including social statistics, families, childbearing, public health, labor market dynamics, and the socio-economic factors affecting young people's employment. Ralston has a particular interest in supervising topics related to social demography, such as childbearing patterns and family formation, along with the challenges faced by young people in the labor market, including unemployment and transitions into work. His research is aimed at understanding and addressing issues related to inequality and social stratification as they manifest in educational and employment contexts. He employs analytical methods to gather data that can improve understanding of these social phenomena and contributes to effective educational strategies.

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