The unique project examines the future of rural youth in four Nordic countries, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It builds on unique longitudinal data with 196 rural young people, representing ten geographically and socioeconomically divergent rural regions. Ageing and depopulation of rural areas constitute and acute challenge for all Nordic societies. By drawing on qualitative and quantitative data the project opens a multidimensional perspective to the lived experiences, future orientations and process of belonging in rural places.
The multidisciplinary project brings together fields of history, sociology, education, geography, and cultural studies. The consortium involves University of Jyväskylä in Finland (coordinator), Umeå University in Sweden, Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway, and The Rockwool Foundation in Denmark.
The project is funded by Future Challenges in the Nordics - People, Culture and Society -programme.
Our researcher Helena Ristaniemi will present her work with other young researchers in the Spring seminar Sukupuolentutkimuksen kevätseminaari: viime vuosien satoa on 8.5.2024 at Oulu; University of Oulu (only in Finnish). Registration is open until 30.4.2024 Welcome to participate on site or Zoom!
We are delighted to announce that Longitudinal Methods in Youth Research: Understanding Young Lives Across Time and Space book launch event will take place as part of our conference on Monday 10th June.
