Johanna Kiili

Johanna Kiili

Associate professor
Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department / Division
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Mobile
+358408054472
Fields of science
5142 Social policy

Research interests

My recent research focuses on child and family social work, child welfare, family support services, and support family and support person services. I examine children’s participation in welfare services, with particular attention to questions of inclusion and inequality. I am especially interested in which children are included in service development and public debate, and how children living in vulnerable circumstances can be better supported in influencing their own well-being. My research seeks to inform professional practice, policymaking, and public debate, while promoting the position and participation of children and young people.

Publications

Publication
2026
Available through Open Access
Qualitative Social Work: Research and Practice.
Svenlin, Anu-Riina
Lehto-Lundén, Tiina
Juuripuu, Jemina
Vehniäinen, Siiri
Vuolukka, Kaisa
Kiili, Johanna