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Elina Maria Aaltio is a Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work. With a PhD in Social Work (Yhteiskuntatieteiden tohtori), her research focuses on enhancing effectiveness in child and family social work through communication skill development and methodological validation.
- Current affiliations: University of Helsinki, Uudenmaan sosiaalialan osaamiskeskus Socca (2024–2025), Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (2023–2024)
- Education: PhD in Social Work
Her research interests span child protection systems, family social work practices, and communication skill training for social workers. Key contributions include validating the ARVOA© assessment method and analyzing residential care effectiveness.
Recent research activity (2023–2024) shows focus on method validation (ARVOA©), communication training programs, and national child protection policies. She actively participates in academic presentations, including invited talks on research-informed practice development.
As project participant in the Ministry-funded TAITAVA initiative, she contributes to improving child protection through workforce skill enhancement. Her collaborations span academic institutions and public sector stakeholders across Finland.
