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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts | ISA RC06 Session- Beyond Decline: Reconfiguring Family Support and the Social Wellbeing of Older Adults in Ageing Societies 🔗 isaconf.confex.com/isaconf/wc20... How do older adults maintain social wellbeing, agency, and connection? ⏳ Abstract submissions close on 14 October.

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#ISAWC27 RC06 Family Research Committee has a great lineup of sessions, covering a wide range of topics on families and intimate relationships, such as care, gender dynamics, reproduction, ageing, migration, and social change. Welcome for submissions (deadline: 14 October 2026).

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · 04/05/2026

CALL FOR SESSIONS 🔊 #ISAWCS27 XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology 'Global Sociology in Turbulent Times' July 4 – 10, 2027 Gwangju, Korea Propose a session to the ISA RC/WG/TG via 🔗 isaconf.confex.com/isaconf/wc20... by June 25, 2026 (23:59 UTC, with no deadline extensions).

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I'm pleased to share that our latest research article (open-access): Family ties, kinlessness, and loneliness among older Australians. Our findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address loneliness among older adults with limited family ties. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Family ties, kinlessness, and loneliness among older Australians

Spouses and children are central to caregiving and social support in later life. Yet, changing family relationships, and the rising trend of kinlessne…

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I was delighted to present at the International Symposium on Social Resilience last week, where I shared insights from the recent paper, locus of control and loneliness among older Australians before and during the pandemic. #monasharts #socialsciences

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Excited to share our new publication on locus of control and loneliness in older adults. Older Australians with a stronger sense of personal control report lower loneliness, even during COVID. Publication (Journal of Affective Disorders; Open Access): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Locus of control and loneliness among older Australians before and during the pandemic

Locus of control (LoC) refers to an individual's belief in the ability to influence life outcomes. An internal LoC, which attributes life changes to o…

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Wonderful to connect with researchers in yesterday’s session hosted by Ageing and Sociology. We had engaging conversations on food consumption, housing, smart home technologies, and agency. Look forward to continuing these discussions and exploring future collaborations. #tasa2025

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Community outreach: I joined the forum of loneliness and connections as a panelist. I shared the statistics of loneliness trends and it’s impact on physical and mental health in later life. It was a lovely crowd from the neighborhood in Malvern East.

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Monash Open Day was yesterday. Good turnout! Lots of inquiries on the job prospects.

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

It was an honour to be the guest speaker for the Chair Colloquium on Sociology for Work and Family at the Uni Bamberg. The HDR students shared fascinating research. The experience has sparked exciting possibilities for future collaboration and exploration. Thank you, @katjamoe.bsky.social

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Presenting my work at the recent workshop was a truly thought-provoking experience at Monash Prato. The discussions around loneliness and the role of digital technologies offered inspiring new angles and connections. Grateful to the organizers for creating such a productive space for exchange.

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Great conversations at the ISA Forum in Rabat! Impressed by research on climate/household labour & intergenerational support. Presented on older Australians’ wellbeing. RC06 meeting was rewarding as Secretary/Treasurer. Rabat’s intriguing! Special thanks to volunteers. @isa-sociology.org #ISAforum25

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Pei-Chun Ko @siegfriedko.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

#ISAforum25 #RC06FamilyResearch It’s been a week since we met our RC06 members during the Forum of Sociology in Rabat. Thank you for participating the business meeting of the RC06 Family Research on 10 July! @isa-sociology.org

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