The Finnish Youth Research Society (FYRS) produces multidisciplinary research data and participates in discussion in society, offering perspectives on practical work with young people in the fields of administration and politics.

More information of current international research projects is available on the page Research Activities.

Features of the Activities

The research activities are based on multidisciplinary and ethical approaches and a combination of basic academic research and applied research that is relevant in terms of youth policy. This setup broadens the conventional understanding of the scopes of expertise and the roles of researchers. We seek to make versatile use of various research methods, such as combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, for example, and looking beyond conventional research questions and environments.

Key Research Themes

The research covers topics that are familiar to and acknowledged by society as well as themes that are ignored or marginal. The goal is to produce a varied range of studies on social divisions that lay the framework for the lives of young people and on the everyday experiences and practices of young people and the adults who work with them.

Funding and cooperation

The research is funded by ministries, international providers of research funding, the Academy of Finland, foundations, organisations and municipalities, etc. Cooperation is carried out with universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutes, organisations, scientific societies and many other partners.