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Miia Lähde is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Tampere, affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. Her research focuses on societal participation, youth empowerment, and digital engagement, particularly in Finnish contexts. She explores themes like self-efficacy, e-participation mechanisms, and the transition to independent adulthood.
Key research interests include:
- Designing participatory methods for youth engagement
- Roles of digital platforms in civic participation (e.g., Virtual Councils)
- Structural barriers to societal inclusion for young adults
Her work bridges theory and practice, with outputs published in Routledge and peer-reviewed journals. Media engagement includes Yle Uutiset TV appearances and ALL-YOUTH blog contributions.
Recent activities include organizing workshops on youth participation (e.g., Nuorisotutkimuspäivät 2020) and presenting at academic conferences. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Finland.
