Emily Vuorenlinna

Emily Vuorenlinna is a Researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, specifically within the Unit for Social Policy. Her academic work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, wellbeing, and social inclusion.

Her research interests focus on child and adolescent wellbeing, particularly examining the intersection of financial stress, mental health, and social exclusion in Finnish society. She specializes in analyzing stigma related to poverty, with particular attention to how children experience material deprivation and subjective poverty during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on Finnish children's experiences with poverty and wellbeing, utilizing data from the Children's Voice Survey and other Finnish research initiatives. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her involvement in regional action strategies for child and family wellbeing in Ostrobothnia (Österbotten).

• Wellbeing (100% research focus)
• Self-Esteem (100% research focus)
• Social Exclusion (100% research focus)
• Experienced Stigma (100% research focus)
• Material Deprivation (60% research focus)
• Internalized Stigma (40% research focus)
• Subjective Poverty (40% research focus)

Dr. Vuorenlinna's research demonstrates significant real-world impact, with her work being referenced on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky, and attracting academic attention through platforms like Mendeley.