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Arja Jokinen is a University Lecturer in Welfare Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University. Her research focuses on constructivist approaches to social work, discourse analysis, and the study of marginalization. She has authored and co-edited influential works such as Sosiaalityö yhteiskunnan marginaaleissa (2022) and Kategoriat, kulttuuri & moraali (2012). Her work examines client-worker interactions, professional competency development, and the discursive construction of social issues.
Recent research explores practice-based learning in social work education and the analysis of marginalization through constructivist lenses. Key themes include the role of discourse in shaping policies, client relationships, and the ethical dimensions of social work interventions. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like Janus and book chapters addressing qualitative methodologies.
Jokinen collaborates frequently with scholars like Sirkka Raitakari and Eija Suoninen. Her work emphasizes the importance of narrative analysis and critical discourse studies in understanding social exclusion and professional practice.
