His main area of expertise is family sociology with a special focus on fatherhood, parenting in modern family life and work-family boundaries. He has published various articles on the subject such as Talking and Doing Fatherhood: On fatherhood and Masculinity in Sweden and Britain (2003), and Different Classes, Different Fathers? On Fatherhood, Economic Conditions and Class in Sweden (2007). He has also published articles and books on the themes of parenthood and the internet, reproductive health and migration and work and family life. In this respect, he also worked for the World Health Organisation. He is member of the scientific network European Network of Fatherhood Research and of the research collaboration Transitions. Lars Plantin holds a PhD in Social Work.