RESEARCHER PROFILE
Kat Geppert
Kat Geppert is a doctoral candidate at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on the intersection of sociology and contemporary cultural practices. Her research is driven by a deep curiosity about how modern wedding traditions reflect and reshape societal views on marriage in the 21st century.
Through this dissertation study, Kat aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and lived experience. By analyzing qualitative data from diverse communities, she seeks to understand the evolving rituals that define the modern union and the values they represent.
Qualitative Analysis
Exploring the intersection of ritual and identity through ethnographic fieldwork in contemporary urban settings.
Survey Methodology
Designing and implementing large-scale quantitative frameworks to measure societal shifts in marital expectations.
Marriage Sociology
Investigating the structural factors that influence the evolution of wedding practices across diverse cultural landscapes.
Qualtrics Research
Utilizing advanced data collection tools to analyze participant responses and identify key trends in modern ceremonies.