Youth work and youth policy

The academic and applied research carried out by the Finnish Youth Research Society produces both long-term studies that transcend parliamentary terms and addresses current issues. The topics can range from the growing and living conditions of young people, to young people’s experiences of current issues and intergenerational interaction. Our research also produces knowledge about youth policy.

In youth work research, our long-term goal is to produce systematic, cumulative and critical knowledge about the objectives, methods, impact and young-people-as-clients of youth work. Youth work is one of our main areas of research.

The thematic area is coordinated by Leading Senior Researcher Tomi Kiilakoski.

Current research

Research activities in Youth Work Centres of Expertice

Our role in the Centres of Excellence is to produce reliable research data that can be used for development.

Lisätietoja

Antti Kivijärvi

Criminality Cultural diversity Equality Ethics and methods Gender Inclusion and participation Leisure time Regular data collection Services Social relationships Values and attitudes Youth cultures Youth work

Doctor of Social Sciences
Senior Researcher
040 062 4689
antti.kivijarvi@youthresearch.fi

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Anu Gretschel

Democracy Education Equality Ethics and methods Inclusion and participation Politics Values and attitudes Youth work

PhD
Senior Researcher
+358 40 516 9189
anu.gretschel@youthresearch.fi

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Eila Kauppinen

Doctor of Philosophy (Education), PhD
Research Director
+358 44 416 5335
eila.kauppinen@youthresearch.fi

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Juha Leskinen

Childhood Digitalization Ethics and methods Gender Youth work

Bachelor of Social Services
Researcher
+358 44 7723 779
juha.leskinen@youthresearch.fi

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Konsta Happonen

Covid-19 Democracy Equality Ethics and methods Gender Health and mental health Leisure time Marginal groups Media Planetary youth research Politics Regular data collection Social relationships Sport Transitions Values and attitudes Well-being Work and livelihood