Beyda Cineli

University of Cologne | UOC · Institute of So­ci­ol­ogy & Social Psychology

Objective This study presents initial results from the KINMATRIX survey, a large‐scale source of ego‐centric network data offering an unprecedented level of scope and detail in mapping family relationships. Background Research on kinship networks is limited by the scarcity of available data. As a result, key phenomena remain insufficiently underst...

Objective The goal was to examine the conditions under which young adult women (aged 25–50) in heterosexual couples maintain their economic independence through a personal bank account. Background Research has shown that in Spain, the pooling of economic resources is seen as an important aspect of being a couple and as a symbol of togetherness. Ho...

Objective This study explores how life transitions, such as cohabitation, marriage, separation/divorce, and childbearing, affect three dimensions of full‐sibling relationships (contact, intimacy, and conflict). Background Sibling relationships shape family dynamics and context, providing enduring support and affection as the longest‐lasting relati...

Women’s and men’s predominant social practices in managing employment and unpaid work are influenced by both family policies and society’s predominant cultural family models. Comparative approaches integrating macro-level and micro-level variables are increasingly used to study gendered dynamics in intimate relationships. Yet similar comparative ap...

Objective To explore the conditions under which couples use different money management systems. Background Both joint and individualized money management systems are associated more with gender egalitarian values than with the traditional “breadwinner” system. However, prior research has not fully examined the differences between these systems in...