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Department of Sociology and Social Psychology (DSS)

Dr. Amelie Reiner

Research focuses

  • Social relationships and networks
  • Health

Curriculum vitae

  • 2025 PhD in Sociology, University of Cologne, on the topic "Social network structure and health in the second half of life"

Selected publications

  • Reiner, A., De Gioannis, E., & Steinhoff, P. (2025). Social networks and their association with depression in community-dwelling older adults: A meta-analysis. Aging & Mental Health, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2468892
  • Reiner, A., & Moody, J. (2025). Moving beyond constrained settings: Health and network dynamics among middle-aged and older adults in voluntary clubs. Network Science, 13, e15. https://doi.org/10.1017/nws.2025.10011
  • Reiner, A., & Steinhoff, P. (2024). The association of social networks and depression in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 13(1), 161. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02581-6
  • Reiner, A., Wittek, M., & Ellwardt, L. (2025). Who would ask whom for health advice? The structural anatomy of health advice networks among middle-aged and older adults. Network Science, 13, e14. https://doi.org/10.1017/nws.2025.10008
  • Steinhoff, P., & Reiner, A. (2024). Physical activity and functional social support in community-dwelling older adults: A scoping review. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 1355. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18863-6
contact

Phone: +49 221 470-89162

E-Mail: areiner(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de

Postal address:
University of Cologne
Department of
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Cologne

Visitor address

Universitätsstraße 24
50931 Cologne

Room 3.313

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