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New publication from our partners regarding the war on Ukraine

Hakala, V., Mielityinen, L., Peltonen, K., Laajasalo, T., & Ellonen, N. (2024). Growing Up Amidst Active Warfare: Understanding the Experiences of Ukrainian Adolescents Through Chat Data. (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)Youth & Society, 0(0). (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)

“This study examines how Russia’s war against Ukraine affects Ukrainian adolescents’ lives. The study utilizes data from Let’s Chat, a free, low-threshold support service for Ukrainian-speaking children and youths.”

“This study highlights the complex impact of war on youth development, adding to other stressors in their lives. War often emerges as an added burden, complicating their already delicate development. Digital channels like Let’s Chat can help adolescents cope with these challenges and plan their futures in a culturally sensitive manner across borders, providing crucial support in difficult times.”

Peltonen, K., Hakala, V., Laajasalo, T., Stenvall, E., Mielityinen, L., & Ellonen, N. (2024). The Expressed Worries of Ukrainian Adolescents: A Quantitative Analysis of Chat Conversations During Active War. (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)YOUNG, 0(0).

“Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to warfare and military violence. In this study, we aim to shed light on adolescents’ experiences during times of war in a natural help-seeking environment. We use survey data obtained from two real-time online chat services designed for Ukrainian-speaking children and adolescents and explore young people’s (n = 1,471) personal experiences during Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.”

Child Helpline International (CHI)

Child Helpline International (CHI) (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.) is a collective impact organization with 155 members from 133 countries and territories around the world. Child Helpline International connects child helpline organizations globally, coordinating information, data, and resources to strengthen child protection systems and advocate for children’s rights. Since its founding in 2003, it has unified previously isolated helplines, enabling collaboration and amplifying children’s voices to policymakers. Each year, these helplines handle over 13 million calls and counsel nearly 3 million children and young people.

International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services (IFOTES)

International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services (IFOTES) (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.), founded in 1967, unites national associations providing immediate emotional support to individuals experiencing loneliness, psychological crises, or suicidal thoughts. IFOTES promotes mutual listening, emotional health, and listening skills across society. It enhances helpline services through organizing congresses, training, and seminars. IFOTES supports the creation of helpline centers worldwide, and collaborates with global organizations like WHO, IASP, and the World Alliance of Crisis Helplines.

CHAT-YOUTH LinkedIn (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)

Link to an article at Lavanguardia.com in Spanish (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)

ERASMUS+ KA220-YOU – Cooperation partnerships in youth.

Alexis Dewaele, Lien Goossens and Elke Denayer, Universiteit Gent, Belgium
Maria Cabello Salmerón and Irati Higuera Lozano, La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Katalin Felvinczi, Zsuza Kaló and Mónika Rényi, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
Tuuli Pitkänen, Siiri Soininvaara, Finnish Youth Research Society, Finland