Chau Tran (sie/ihr)

I study how the trans­ition to parenthood affects people’s psychological well-being. While becoming a parent is a life-changing milestone, it does not affect everyone in the same way—some experience greater happiness and meaning, while others face stress and declines in well-being. In my PhD project, supervised by Prof. Dr. Olga Stavrova, Prof. Dr. Anne Reitz, and Dr. Katya Ivanova, I use large-scale surveys and daily experience sampling to explore why these differences occur. By looking at both momentary feelings and broader life evaluations, I aim to understand how personal characteristics, daily experiences, and social contexts shape the well-being of new parents. Click here to view my CV.