

Research school Interuniversity Centre for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS)
Research Center ICS Utrecht
Department of Sociology, UU (Dutch)
Undergraduate sociology program (BA), UU
homepage RC28
homepage European association of population studies
homepage Netherlands kinship panel study
Education and academic degrees
2002
Ph.D. Sociology, Utrecht University
1996
M.A. Sociology (cum laude), Utrecht University
Academic positions
2008-present
Assistant professor, Department of Sociology/ICS, Utrecht University
2005-2008
Postdoc Department of Sociology/ICS, Utrecht University
2001-2004
Postdoc, Department of Sociology and Social Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2004-2005
Assistant professor, Department of Social-Cultural Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Main research interests
Family sociology
Social demography
Life course research
You can also look up publications directly in METIS.
| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). Assortative mating and the development of criminal behavior. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, September 3-5, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of European Society of Criminology (ESC).
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). Assortative mating and the development of criminal behavior. Leiden, The Netherlands, Paper presented at the Annual meeting of Netherlands Association of Criminology (NVK), June 19-20.
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). Assortative mating and the development of criminal behavior. University at Albany, State University of New York. Albany, NY, USA, November 21, Paper presented at the School of Criminal Justice.
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). Assortative mating and the development of criminal behavior. St. Louis, MO, USA, November 12, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Society of Criminology.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Dat doet mijn man, geloof ik [interview]. Juni 2008, number 4, pp.28-31: Geldgids.
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). De huwelijkskansen en partnerkeuzes van veroordeelden. Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands, June 19, Paper presented at the Marktdag Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kriminologie.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Een leven lang liefdevol [interview]. Winter 2008, pp.96-101: Plus Woman.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Hoogleraar gezocht m/v [column]. Vol. 16 (2): 33: Facta - Sociaal-wetenschappelijk magazine.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Mills, M. (). Joint investments in marriage and cohabitation: the role of legal and symbolic factors. Paper presented at The ESF Research Conference 'The transfer of resources across generations: family, income, human capital and children's wellbeing', Vadstena, Sweden, June 9-13.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Mills, M. (). Joint investments in marriage and cohabitation: the role of legal and symbolic factors. New Orleans, LA, USA, April 17-19, Paper presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the Population Association of America.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Mills, M. (). Joint investments in marriage and cohabitation: the role of legal and symbolic factors. Leuven, Belgium, May 29, Paper presented at De dag van de Sociologie 2008.
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| Poortman, A.R. (). Juridische arrangementen vanuit een sociologisch perspectief. Jaarbeurs Congrescentrum Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, November 27, Lecture at Studiedag 2008 Relatie-recht; Een verkenning van het groot aantal veranderingen in de samenleving en de wetgeving.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Member of Advisory Board of the NL panel 'Panel studie van sociale dynamiek in Nederland' (Investering middel NWO, door De Graaf, Kalmijn, Kraaykamp en Monden).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Organizer of the session 'Union Dissolution' at the 2008 annual meeting of the Population Association of America.
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| Schellen, M. van, Nieuwbeerta, P. & Poortman, A.R. (2008). Partners in Crime? De criminele carrières van veroordeelden en hun huwelijkspartners. Tijdschrift voor Veiligheid, 7(1), 3-21.
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). Partners in crime? Offenders' chances and choices on the marriage market. Edinburgh, Scotland, September 5, Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Reviewer of 'Comparative Political Studies'.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Reviewer of 'European Journal of Population'.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Reviewer of 'Journal of Marriage and Family'.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Reviewer of 'Journal of Population Research'.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2008). Rupsje nooit genoeg [column]. Vol. 16 (4): 35: Facta - Sociaal-wetenschappelijk magazine.
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| Schellen, M. van, Nieuwbeerta, P. & Poortman, A.R. (2008). Samenhang crimineel gedrag huwelijkspartners. Tijdschrift voor Veiligheid, 7, 3-21.
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| Schellen, M. van, Poortman, A.R. & Nieuwbeerta, P. (). The effects of criminal behavior on marital prospects and partner selection. Leiden, The Netherlands, July 1, Paper presented at the Imprisonment and Criminal Careers Meeting NSCR.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Lippe, T. van der (2008). Twee loopbanen op een kussen [interview]. pp 40-43: Intermediair orientatiegids professionals.
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| Tubergen, F.A. van & Poortman, A.R. (2007). Alcohol Use Among Second Generation Immigrants in The Netherlands: the Role of Social Problems and Religion. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Demografiedag: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2007, October 9).
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| Schellen, M. van, Nieuwbeerta, P. & Poortman, A.R. (2007). De criminele carrières van veroordeelden en hun partners. Paper presented at the Dag van de Sociologie: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2007, May 31 - 2007, May 31).
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| Schellen, M. van, Nieuwbeerta, P. & Poortman, A.R. (2007). De criminele carrières van veroordeelden en hun partners. Paper presented at the Marktdag van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Criminologie: Leiden, The Netherlands (2007, June 14 - 2007, June 14).
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| Poortman, A.R. & Lyngstad, T.H. (2007). Dissolution Risks in First and Higher Order Marital and Cohabiting Unions. Social Science Research, 36, 1431-1446.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Tubergen, F.A. van (2007). Ethnic Self-Identification Among Adolescent Ethnic Minorities in The Netherlands: the Role of Economic and Social Integration. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Demografiedag 2007: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2007, October 9 - 2007, October 9).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2007). New Boundaries on the Marriage Market: Are the First and Second Marriage Market Segregated and Who Crosses the Line? paper presented at De Dag van de Sociologie: Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2007, May 31 - 2007, May 31).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2007). New Boundaries on the Marriage Market: Are the First and Second Marriage Market Segregated and Who Crosses the Line? Paper presented at The Annual meeting of the Population Association of America: New York, USA (2007, March 29 - 2007, March 31).
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| Poortman, A.R. & Voorpostel, M.B.J. (2007). Parental Divorce and Sibling Relationships. Paper presented at The Fifth Meeting of the European Network for the Sociological and Demographic Study of Divorce: London, Great Britain (2007, September 17 - 2007, September 18).
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| Poortman, A.R. & Voorpostel, M.B.J. (2007). Parental Divorce and the Sibling Relationship: The Role of Parental Conflict. Paper presented at the Aage Sørensen Memorial Conference for Graduate Students in Sociology: Nuffield College, University of Oxford, UK (2007, April 12 - 2007, April 13).
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| Poortman, A.R. & Seltzer, J.A. (2007). Parents’ Expectations About Childrearing After Divorce: Does Anticipating Difficulty Deter Divorce? Journal of Marriage and Family, 69, 254-269.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2007). The First Cut is the Deepest? The Role of the Relationship Career for Union Formation. European Sociological Review, 23(5), 585-598.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Lippe, T. van der (2007). The Gendered Division of Household Labor: A Matter of Taste? Paper presented at The ESCR and TransEurope Conference Globalization, Social Inequality and the Life Course: Groningen, The Netherlands (2007, September 1 - 2007, September 2).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Book review of “Who marries whom? Educational systems as marriage markets in modern societies”, edited by H.-P. Blossfeld & A. Timm (Eds.) [Book review Who marries whom? Educational systems as marriage markets in modern societies]. European Sociological Review, 22, 107-109.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Dissolution risks of first and higher order marital and cohabiting unions. Presented at The International Association for Relationship Research Conference 2006: Rethymnon, Crete, Greece (2006, July 6 - 2006, July 10).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Economic resources and remaining single. Trends over time. Presented at VID colloquium.Vienna Demographic Institute: Vienna, Austria (2006, January 25).
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| Dykstra, P.A. & Poortman, A.R. (2006). Economic resources and remaining single: Trends over Time. Paper presented at the meeting of the Dutch and Flemish Sociological Associations: Tilburg, The Netherlands (2006, June 8).
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| Kalmijn, M. & Poortman, A.R. (2006). His or her divorce? The gendered nature of divorce and its determinants. European Sociological Review, 22, 201-214.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Increased diversity on the marriage market: The role of the relationship career for union formation and partner selection. Presented at Colloquium “Breedtestrategie Familiebijeenkomsten”, Wiarda Instituut: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2006, September 21).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Parenting and quality of the partner relationship: A comparison of biological and stepfamilies. Presented at the The 3th Fall Seminar “Diversity in Family Relations: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2006, November 7).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2006). Vragen, theorieën en data in de familiesociologie. In G. Engbersen & J. de Haan (Eds.), Balans en toekomst van de sociologie (pp. 232-238). Amsterdam: Pallas Publications.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2005). How work affects divorce. The mediating role of financial and time pressures. Journal of Family Issues, 26(2), 168-195.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Seltzer, J.A. (2005). Parents' expectations about child rearing after divorce: does anticipating difficulty deter divorce? Working Paper Series.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Tilburg, T.G. van (2005). Past experiences and older adults' attitudes: A lifecourse perspective. Ageing and Society, 25, 19-39.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2005). The first cut is the deepest? The role of the relationship career for union formation. The Research Committee 28 Spring Meeting: Oslo, Norway (2005, May 5 - 2005, May 8).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2005). Willing to commit? Singles’ relational preferences from a life course perspective. Nederlandse Demografiedag 2005: Utrecht (2005, October 6).
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| Poortman, A.R. (2005). Women’s work and divorce: A matter of anticipation? A research note. European Sociological Review, 21(3), 301-309.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2002, April 19). Socioeconomic causes and consequences of divorce. Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen (213 pag.) ( ICS). Prom./coprom.: prof. dr. H.B.G. Ganzeboom, prof. dr. M. Kalmijn & dr. P.M de Graaf.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Fokkema, T. (2001). Economische gevolgen van echtscheiding voor mannen en vrouwen in Nederland, 1949-1998. Sociale wetenschappen, 44, 69-92.
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| Kalmijn, M., Graaf, P.M. & Poortman, A.R. (2001). Werk en echtscheiding: De interactie van economische en culturele invloeden. Sociale wetenschappen, 44, 34-52.
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| Poortman, A.R. & Kalmijn, M. (2000). Afnemende ongelijkheid tussen alleenstaande gescheiden mannen en vrouwen: trends in arbeidsmarktdeelname. Bevolking en Gezin, 28(2), 41-61.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2000, March 23). Divorce and the marital division of paid labor in the Netherlands: the interplay of cultural and economic influences. Los Angeles, USA, The 2000 Annual meeting of the Population Association of America.
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| Poortman, A.R. (2000). Sex Differences in the Economic Consequences of Separation: a Panel Study of the Netherlands. European Sociological Review, 16(4), 367-383.
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| Kalmijn, M. & Poortman, A.R. (2000). Women's labor market position and the risk of divorce: A representative study of the Netherlands 1943-1997. Conference 'Population Studies in Britain and the Netherlands': Utrecht (2000, September 1).
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| Poortman, A.R. & Kalmijn, M. (1999). Afnemende ongelijkheid tussen alleenstaande gescheiden mannen en vrouwen: Trends in arbeidsmarktdeelname. Bevolking en Gezin, 28, 41-63.
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| Janssen, J.P.G., Poortman, A.R., Graaf, P.M. & Kalmijn, M. (1999). Sociale en culturele achtergronden van de huwelijksinstabiliteit. In M. Kalmijn, W. Bernasco & J. Weesie (Eds.), Huwelijks- en samenwoonrelaties in Nederland. De organisatie van afhankelijkheid (pp. 189-208). Assen: Van Gorcum.
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| Kalmijn, M. & Poortman, A.R. (1998, April 15). Afnemende ongelijkheid tussen gescheiden mannen en vrouwen? Verandering in arbeidsmarktparticipatie tussen 1979 en 1995. Amsterdam, Achtste Sociaal-Wetenschappelijke Studiedagen.
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| Janssen, J.P.G., Poortman, A.R., Graaf, P.M. & Kalmijn, M. (1998). De instabiliteit van huwelijken en samenwoonrelaties in Nederland. Mens en Maatschappij, 73(1), 4-26.
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| Graaf, P.M., Ultee, W.C. & Poortman, A.R. (1996). De kwaliteit van retrospectieve beroepsgegevens: een onderzoek op basis van huwelijksaktes. Sociale wetenschappen, 39(3), 1-16.
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Master (2006-2007):
- SASR4: Research practicum 1
- SASR6: Field orientation and skills
- SASR12: Master Thesis Sociology and Social Research (SASR12)
Bachelor (2006-2007)
- Coordinator and supervisor Bachelor project and Bachelor thesis
- Research practicum Social stratification and family sociology
| Name | dr. Poortman, A. (Anne-Rigt) |
| E-mailaddress | A.Poortman@uu.nl |
| Phonenumber | +31 30 2534306 |
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| Visitingaddress | Heidelberglaan 2 3584 CS Utrecht |
| Building | Willem C. Van Unnikgebouw |
| Roomnumber | 14.09 |
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