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Sanna Aaltonen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Turku, previously affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on youth transitions, social class dynamics, and the intersection of language and identity, particularly in educational and welfare contexts. She leads projects like "Linguistic variation, social class and experiences on inequality in Eastern Finland" (2023-2025) and explores challenges in Finnish youth services through studies such as "Youth services at a crossroads" (2022-2023).
Her scholarly work spans youth well-being, NEET populations, intergenerational relations, and gendered experiences of marginalization. She employs qualitative methods extensively, with fieldwork in welfare institutions and youth programs. Her recent publications analyze topics including
- participatory support mechanisms for vulnerable youth
- semantic struggles in NEET-focused services
- temporal shifts in sexual harassment narratives
- working-class identity in Finland
Awardee of no explicitly mentioned scientific honors, Aaltonen supervises doctoral dissertations and contributes to policy discussions on youth welfare and educational equity. She has authored 15+ refereed articles (2021-2025) on themes like alternative education models, mental health in marginalized youth, and cross-sector collaboration in social services.
