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Tyyne Ylinen is a University Instructor in Welfare Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University. She is also a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. Her research focuses on gerontological social work, ethical challenges in caregiving, and societal impacts of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. She has published extensively on topics like autonomy vs. protection in social work, pandemic-era ethical dilemmas, and empathy-driven practices in social services.
Ylinen’s work bridges academic research and practical social policy, with a strong emphasis on aging populations and healthcare ethics. Her recent studies analyze how social workers navigate multiplied client problems during global crises, while earlier works explore empathy in professional practice and program evaluations in elderly care. She collaborates frequently with institutions like the University of Skopje and the University of Jyväskylä.
Her publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE SOCIAL WORK), conference proceedings, and commissioned reports. Notable contributions include analyses of Finland’s pandemic response in long-term care facilities and evaluations of caregiver support programs. Despite her active research profile, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
