Children, young people and learning is one of the six strategic research and education profiles of University of Turku. Collaboration is built on strong and internationally recognized research on education and learning as well as children and young people.
At the center of the collaboration is a human being and human life course. The aim of the research and education carried out is to enhance understanding and support children and young people as responsible actors and capable makers of a sustainable future.
Examples of research areas are school reform and well-being, digital learning environments, preventing bullying, physical and mental health of children and young people and inequalities in children’s well-being.
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Uutisten kehystäminen vaikuttaa hallituksen politiikkatoimien hyväksyttävyyteen. (2024)
Turun Sanomat
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A New School, a Fresh Start? Change and Stability in Peer Relationships and Academic Performance in the Transition from Primary to Secondary School (2024)
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
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Age of entry into early childhood education and care, literacy and reduction of educational inequality in Nordic countries (2024)
European Societies
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Social inequality in skills: Exploring the moderating role of extracurricular activities related to socio-economic differences in non-cognitive and cognitive outcomes (2024)
European Journal of Education
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