prof.dr.

(Renske) R Keizer

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Renske Keizer is full professor in Family Sociology at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Keizer’s primary research interests are fatherhood and parenthood in an internationally comparative perspective, and the dynamics of partner relationships. Her research straddles sociology, pedagogical sciences, demography, and developmental psychology. Central to her work is the application of the theory-based life course approach to the behavior and well-being of individuals, and (extended) families. She has a demonstrated track record of significant contributions to multiple fields and to policy debates, through several highly-cited publications in top-tier journals, such as Journal of Marriage and Family, Journal of Family Psychology, Population and Development Review, European Sociological Review, and European Journal of Population. She has received several prestigious grants, amongst which an ERC Starting Grant, a NWO VENI and a NWO VIDI award. In 2016, she was selected as one of the 25 most talented young scholars of all Dutch and Flemish universities. In April 2019 she became member of the Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Currently, Renske Keizer is involved in two international research collaborations.

As representative of the Netherlands, Renske Keizer is member of a research group investigating The Development of Inequalities in Child Educational Achievement (DICE). This international network, led by Dr. Liz Washbrook (University of Bristol) and Prof. dr. Jane Waldfogel (Columbia University) investigates from a cross-national perspective the development of social inequalities in children’s educational achievements and school performances. Other network members include, amongst others: Dr. Anne Solaz (INED), Dr. Lidia Panico (INED), Sabine Weinert (Bamberg), and Thorsten Schneider (Leipzig). In 2018 we received an Open Research Area for the Social Sciences grant to conduct our interdisciplinary international research.  

Again, as representative of the Netherlands, Renske Keizer is involved in the Nonmarital Childbearing Network: www.nonmarital.org. This international network, led by Dr. Brienna Perelli-Harris (University of Southampton) investigates the development of nonmarital childbearing and family change. Other network members include, amongst others: Dr. Wendy Sigle-Rushton (London School of Economics), Dr. Michaela Kreyenfeld (Max Planck Institute, Rostock), Dr Trude Lappegard (Statistics Norway) and Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Thompson (Stockholm University). Our Nonmarital Childbearing Network received international recognition and acknowledgement in the form of an ERC starting grant, which Brienna Perelli Harris, as principal investigator, applied for (CHILDCOHAB: project number: 263794).

• Featured publications (3)

  • B.E. Ory, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2017). Does Educational Similarity Drive Parental Support? Journal of Marriage and Family, 79 (8), 947-964. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12413
  • R. Keizer (2015). Which men become involved fathers? The impact of men’s own attitudes on paternal involvement in the Netherlands. International Review of Sociology, 25 (3), 359-372. doi: 10.1080/03906701.2015.1078531
  • R. Keizer & A.E. Komter (2015). Are “Equals” Happier Than “Less Equals”? A Couple Analysis of Similarity and Well‐being. Journal of Marriage and Family, 77 (4), 954-967. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12194

• All publications (70)

  • Key publication (3)

    • B.E. Ory, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2017). Does Educational Similarity Drive Parental Support? Journal of Marriage and Family, 79 (8), 947-964. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12413
    • R. Keizer (2015). Which men become involved fathers? The impact of men’s own attitudes on paternal involvement in the Netherlands. International Review of Sociology, 25 (3), 359-372. doi: 10.1080/03906701.2015.1078531
    • R. Keizer & A.E. Komter (2015). Are “Equals” Happier Than “Less Equals”? A Couple Analysis of Similarity and Well‐being. Journal of Marriage and Family, 77 (4), 954-967. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12194

  • Article (38)

    • Scholarly Publication (34)

      • D.A. de Maat, P.W. Jansen, P. Prinzie, R. Keizer, I.H.A. Franken & N. Lucassen (2021). Examining Longitudinal Relations Between Mothers’ and Fathers’ Parenting Stress, Parenting Behaviors, and Adolescents’ Behavior Problems. Journal of Child and Family Studies. doi: 10.1007/s10826-020-01885-0
      • G. Mari & R. Keizer (2021). Parental job loss and early child development in the Great Recession. Child Development. doi: 10.1111/CDEV.13517
      • P. Vrolijk, C. Van Lissa, S.J.T. Branje, W.H.J. Meeus & R. Keizer (2020). Longitudinal Linkages Between Father and Mother Autonomy Support and Adolescent Problem Behaviors: Between-Family Differences and Within-Family Effects. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 49 (11), 2372-2387. doi: 10.1007/s10964-020-01309-8
      • R. Keizer, C.J. van Lissa, H. Tiemeier & N. Lucassen (2020). The influence of fathers and mothers equally sharing childcare responsibilities on children’s cognitive development from early childhood to school age: An overlooked mechanism in the intergenerational transmission of (dis)advantages? European Sociological Review, 36 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1093/esr/jcz046
      • C. Van Lissa & R. Keizer (2020). Mothers' and fathers' quantitative and qualitative parenting in relation to children's emotional adjustment: A between- and within-family investigation. Developmental Psychology, 1709-1722. doi: 10.1037/dev0001042
      • C. Van Lissa, R. Keizer, W. Meeuws, P. van Lier & S. Branje (2019). The role of fathers' versus mothers' parenting in emotion-regulation development from mid-late adolescence: Disentangling between-family differences from within-family effects. Developmental Psychology, 55 (2), 377-389. doi: 10.1037/dev0000612
      • R. Keizer, K.O.W. Helmerhorst & L. Van Rijn-Van Gelderen (2019). Perceived Quality of the Mother–Adolescent and Father–Adolescent Attachment Relationship and Adolescents’ Self-Esteem. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2019, 1-15. doi: 10.1007/s10964-019-01007-0
      • B.E. Ory, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2017). Does Educational Similarity Drive Parental Support? Journal of Marriage and Family, 79 (8), 947-964. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12413
      • S. De Hoon, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2017). The influence of motherhood on income: do partner characteristics and parity matter? Community, Work & Family, 20 (2), 211-245. doi: 10.1080/13668803.2016.1227770 [go to publisher's site]
      • N. Pot & R. Keizer (2016). Physical activity and sport participation: A systematic review of the impact of fatherhood. Preventive Medicine, 4, 121-127. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.05.018
      • J.A. Holland & R. Keizer (2015). Family attitudes and fertility timing in Sweden. European Journal of Population, 31 (3), 259-285. doi: 10.1007/s10680-014-9333-x
      • R. Keizer (2015). [Review of: G.B. Eydal, T. Rostgaard (2015) Fatherhood in the Nordic welfare states: comparing care policies and practice]. Community, Work & Family, 18 (2), 244-246. doi: 10.1080/13668803.2015.1020728
      • R. Keizer (2015). Which men become involved fathers? The impact of men’s own attitudes on paternal involvement in the Netherlands. International Review of Sociology, 25 (3), 359-372. doi: 10.1080/03906701.2015.1078531
      • R. Keizer & N. Hiekel (2015). Risk-avoidance or utmost commitment: Dutch focus group research on cohabitation and marriage. Demographic Research, 32 (10), 311-340. doi: 10.4054/DemRes.2015.32.10
      • R. Keizer & A.E. Komter (2015). Are “Equals” Happier Than “Less Equals”? A Couple Analysis of Similarity and Well‐being. Journal of Marriage and Family, 77 (4), 954-967. doi: 10.1111/jomf.12194
      • R. Keizer, N. Lucassen, V.W.V.K. Jaddoe & H.W. Tiemeier (2014). A prospective study on father involvement and toddlers' behavioral and emotional problems: Are sons and daughters differentially affected? Fathering: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Practice about Men as Fathers, 12 (1), 38-51. doi: 10.3149/fth.1201.38
      • B. Perelli-Harris, M. Mynarska, A. Berrington, C. Berghammer, A. Evans, O. Isupova, R. Keizer, A. Klaerner, T. Lappegard & D. Vignoli (2014). Towards a new understanding of cohabitation: Insights from focus group research across Europe and Australia. Demographic Research, 31, 1043-1078. doi: 10.4054/DemRes.2014.31.34
      • R. Keizer & N. Schenk (2012). Becoming a Parent and Relationship Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Dyadic Perspective. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 74 (4), 759-773. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2012.00991.x
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & F.J. van Lenthe (2012). Parity and men's mortality risks. European Journal of Public Health, 22 (3), 343-347. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckr024
      • B. Perelli-Harris, W. Sigle-Rushton, M. Kreyenfeld, R. Keizer, T. Lapegard, A. Jasilioniene, P. DiGuilio, K. Koeppen & D. Kostova (2012). Changes in union status during the transition to parenthood: An examination of 11 European countries. Population Studies, 66 (2), 167-182. doi: 10.1080/00324728.2012.673004
      • K.A. Wiik, R. Keizer & T. Lapegard (2012). A Comparative Study of Commitment and Relationship Quality in Marital and Cohabiting Unions in Europe. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 74, 389-398.
      • A.E. Komter, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2012). The men behind economically successful women: A focus on Dutch dual-earner couples. Generos: Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies, 1 (2), 156-187. doi: 10.4471/generos.2012.08
      • N. Schenk & R. Keizer (2011). De transitie naar ouderschap en relatietevredenheid. Een longitudinaal dyadisch perspectief. Mens en Maatschappij, 86 (4), 420-445.
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & A.R. Poortman (2011). Childlessness and norms of familial responsibility in the Netherlands. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 42 (4), 421-438. doi: 10.3138/jcfs.42.4.421
      • R. Keizer (2010). Mannen in het gezin. Demos: bulletin over bevolking en samenleving, 26 (3), 6-8.
      • M. de Haan, R. Keizer & E. Elbers (2010). Ethnicity and Student Identity in Schools: An analysis of official and unofficial talk in multi-ethnic classrooms. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 25 (2), 176-191.
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & A. Poortman (2010). The transition to parenthood and well-being: The impact of partner status and work hour transitions. Journal of Family Psychology, 24 (4), 429-438. doi: 10.1037/a0020414
      • A.E. Komter, R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2010). De mannen achter succesvolle vrouwen: Kanjers of maatjes? Mens en Maatschappij, 85 (4), 356-379.
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & A.R. Poortman (2010). Life Outcomes of Childless Men and Fathers. European Sociological Review, 26 (1), 1-15. [go to publisher's site]
      • B. Perelli-Harris, W. Sigle-Rushton, T. Lappegard, M. Kreyenfeld, C. Berghammer & R. Keizer (2010). The educational gradient of nonmarital childbearing in Europe: emergence of a pattern of disadvantage? Population and Development Review, 36 (4), 775-801. doi: 10.1111/j.1728-4457.2010.00357.x
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & A. Poortman (2009). The life outcomes of childless men and fathers. European Sociological Review, 26 (1), 1-15.
      • P.A. Dykstra & R. Keizer (2009). The well-being of childless men and fathers in mid-life. In M. Kohli & M. Albertini, Minimal families: Childlessness and intergenerational transfers (special issue). Ageing and Society, 29, 1227-1242.
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & M.D. Jansen (2008). Pathways into childlessness: Evidence of gendered life course dynamics. Journal of Biosocial Science, 40 (6), 863-878.
      • R. Keizer (2006). Gerongrafiek: kinderloosheid; risicofactor op hogere leeftijd? Geron : tijdschrift over ouder worden en maatschappij, 8 (3), 50-50.

    • Professional Publication (4)

      • R. Keizer & P.A. Dykstra (2013). Zorgende vaders. Demos: bulletin over bevolking en samenleving, 29 (1), 1-4.
      • R. Keizer (2011). De rol van vaders. Raffia. Informatief en Opiniërend Bulletin over Vrouwenstudies en Emancipatie, 23 (1).
      • R. Keizer (2008). Pathways into childlessness; the impact of education, work history and partnership history on remaining childless. Demos: bulletin over bevolking en samenleving, 24, 5-6.
      • R. Keizer (2007). Een levenspad zonder kinderen; de invloed van onderwijs, werk en relaties. Demos: bulletin over bevolking en samenleving, 23 (5), 1-3.

  • Part of book - Chapter (8)

    • Scholarly Publication (7)

      • P. Vrolijk & R. Keizer (2021). Father-child relationships in living arrangements after divorce. In D Mortelmans & L Bernardi (Eds.), Handbook of Joint Physical Custody (pp. 103-141). UK: Springer
      • R. Verweij & R. Keizer (2021). Childlessness. In A.C. Michalos (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Dordrecht: Springer
      • R. Keizer (2020). The role of fathers in the intergenerational transmission of (dis)advantages: Linking sociological stratification questions to developmental psychology research. In H Fitzgerald, K von Klitzing, N.J. Cabrera, J Scarano de Mendonça & T Skjøthaug (Eds.), Handbook on Fathers and Child Development (pp. 47-64). US: Springer doi: 10.1007%2F978-3-030-51027-5
      • A. Bartova & R. Keizer (2020). In Search of Support for the Dual-Carer Family Model. In R Nieuwenhuis & W van Lancker (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Family Policy (pp. 369-395). UK: Palgrave doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-54618-2
      • K. Ivanova & R. Keizer (2016). What’s a (childless) man without a woman? The differential importance of couple dynamics for the well-being of childless men and women. In M. Kreyenfeld & D. Konietzka (Eds.), Childlessness across Europe (pp. 313-330). Berlin: Springer doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-44667-7_15
      • W. Sigle-Rushton, A. Goisis & R. Keizer (2012). Fathers and fatherhood in the European Union. In N Cabrera & C Tamis-LeMonda (Eds.), Handbook of Father Involvement (pp. 81-96). Taylor & Francis
      • R. Keizer, P.A. Dykstra & F.J. van Lenthe (2010). Kindertal en sterfte van de man. Leven papa¿s langer? In L. Bonneux (Ed.), De gezonde levensloop: Een geschenk van vele generaties (Boeknummer Mens en Maatschappij, jaargang 85) (pp. 93-108). Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • R. Keizer (2011). Aanstaande vaders. In H Hartboom, S de Hoog & R Servage (Eds.), Vaderschap 2.0. Opvoedingsondersteuning voor vaders van nu (pp. 32-36). E-quality

  • Article in volume (2)

    • R. Keizer (2014). Relationship satisfaction. In A.C. Michalos (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research (pp. 5437-5443). Springer doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_2455
    • R. Keizer (2013). Childlessness. In A.C. Michalos (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-being Research. Springer

  • Lecture (5)

    • Scholarly Publication (3)

      • K.O.W. Helmerhorst, L. van der Storm, N. Lucassen & R. Keizer (2019, maart 12). Comparing father-child and mother-child attachment relationships and its links to children’s social-emotional development. Baltimore, Society for Research in Child Development Conference.
      • K.O.W. Helmerhorst, L. van der Storm, N. Lucassen & R. Keizer (2019, maart 22). Comparing father-child and mother-child attachment relationships and its links to children’s social-emotional development. Baltimore, United States of America, SRCD Biennal Meeting 2019.
      • R.M. Verweij & R. Keizer (2019, juni 27). Remaining childless: Examining the different pathways that lead to a childless life for men. Amsterdam, Dutch Day of Sociology.

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • T.M.I.C. Stam, R. Keizer, R.C.M. van Steensel, N. Lucassen & B.P. Godor (2019, oktober 31). Eindpresentatie Samen Leren onderzoek. Gemeente Rotterdam, Effectenstudie naar Samen Leren interventie.

    • Semiscientific Publication (1)

      • L. van der Storm, K.O.W. Helmerhorst, N. Lucassen & R. Keizer (2018, oktober 8). Zijn vaders als opvoeders uniek? De invloed van vaders op de ontwikkeling van hun kind. The Hague, the Netherlands, Avond van de Wetenschap & Maatschappij.

  • Other output (12)

    • Scholarly Publication (1)

      • L. van der Storm, N. Lucassen, K.O.W. Helmerhorst & R. Keizer (2019). Are fathers the bridge to the social world? A meta-analysis on linkages between parenting behavior of fathers and mothers and children’s prosocial behavior. SRCD Biennal Meeting 2019: Baltimore, United States of America.

    • Professional Publication (10)

      • R. Keizer (2010). De man achter de succesvolle vrouw: Kanjer of kneus? Dag van de Sociologie: Groningen (2010, juni 10 - 2010, juni 10).
      • R. Keizer (2009). Do daddies live longer? Examining the relationship between parity and men¿s mortality risks. European Population Conference: Vienna (2009, september 1 - 2009, september 4).
      • R. Keizer (2009). The transition into parenthood and well-being. Dag van de Sociologie: Amsterdam (2009, juni 11 - 2009, juni 11).
      • R. Keizer (2009). The transition into parenthood and well-being. European Sociological Association conference: Lisbon (2009, september 2 - 2009, september 5).
      • R. Keizer (2009). Antecedents and consequences of childlessness. Brown bag seminar NIDI: The Hague (2009, maart 30 - 2009, maart 30).
      • R. Keizer (2009). Do daddies live longer? Examining the relationship between parity and men¿s mortality risks. Demografiedag: Utrecht (2009, oktober 22 - 2009, oktober 22).
      • R. Keizer (2007). Does fatherhood make the man? Dag van de Sociologie¿: Rotterdam (2007, mei 31 - 2007, mei 31).
      • R. Keizer (2007). Does fatherhood make the man? European Sociological Association conference: Glasgow (2007, september 3 - 2007, september 6).
      • R. Keizer (2007). Pathways into childlessness. Evidence of gendered life course dynamics. American Sociological Association conference: New Tork (2007, augustus 11 - 2007, augustus 14).
      • R. Keizer (2007). Childlessness and family integration. Conference ¿Extending and extended families": Edinburgh (2007, juni 27 - 2007, juni 29).

    • Other Publication (1)

      • K.O.W. Helmerhorst, L. van der Storm, N. Lucassen & R. Keizer (2018). Vergelijking tussen vader-kind en moeder-kind gehechtheidsrelaties en de mogelijke rol van SES.

  • Report (1)

    • K. Kubisch & R. Keizer (2010). Harmonized histories. The Netherlands. Documentation of the standardization of the Dutch harmonized histories data file for birth, partnership histories, leaving home questions and background variables. (Extern rapport, Internal MPIDR report). Rostock: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research

  • Doctoral thesis (1)

    • R. Keizer. Remaining childless. Causes and consequences from a life course perspective. ICS/ Utrecht University Prom./coprom.: prof.dr. P.A. Dykstra & A.R. Poortman.

• Teaching (2)

  Year

  2020

  1.2C Sociologie

  Title

  1.2C Sociologie

  Year

  2020

• Editorial positions (1)

  Journal of Marriage and Family

  Role

  Editorial Board

  Start date approval

  Jan/2019

• Present position

  Full Professor

  University

  Erasmus University Rotterdam

  School

  Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  Department

  Department of Public Administration and Sociology/ Sociology

  Country

  The Netherlands

  Telephone

  0104082719

• Other positions (1)

  Vital Cities and Citizens

  Additional Information

  Affiliated to the VCC program to support and contribute to research, education and social impact of the programme (www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus- initiatives/vital-cities- and-citizens).

  Role

  Ambassador