Paco López

Paco López is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Education and Social Work at the Pere Tarrés Faculty of Social Education and Social Work, Universitat Ramon Llull. He is actively involved in research through the Grup de Recerca Innovació i Anàlisi Social (GIAS) and has led multiple externally funded projects focusing on youth transitions, loneliness, grief, and community-based social work in Spain.

Research Interests: His work centers on social education, social work, and youth development, with a strong emphasis on qualitative and mixed-methods research. Key themes include unwanted loneliness among youth, life-course transitions, grief, social integration, and community-based interventions. His research often adopts an intersectional lens and is grounded in real-world social challenges in Spain.

Publication Trends: Over the past decade, his scholarly output has increasingly focused on the psychosocial dimensions of youth loneliness, especially during and after the pandemic. His recent work integrates socioeducational perspectives with public health and community development, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. Themes such as digital divides, emotional support, and after-school program efficacy appear prominently in his 2022–2025 publications.

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Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Paco López has served as Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple research projects, including TRANSVITA JOVEN, SOLIESP, and GIAS, funded by institutions such as Aristos Campus Mundus and AGAUR. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams and focus on youth loneliness, spirituality, and social cohesion. He collaborates extensively with researchers across Spain, particularly in Catalonia.

Labs and Research Teams: He is a key member of the Grup de Recerca Innovació i Anàlisi Social (GIAS), a research group dedicated to innovation and social analysis in education and social work. This team conducts qualitative and community-based studies aimed at improving youth wellbeing and social inclusion.