Young People in Times of Crises

The book enlightens the situation of youth amidst global intersecting crises – or the polycrisis – in the contemporary world. This collection acknowledges and interrogates the multiplicity of global and local effects and consequences that the pandemic, climate change, war, migration and digitalization have on youth and their resilience - too often dependent on socio-economic status, ethnic background, religion, and ability. However, despite pointing out the deep polarizations in coping with crises and the social changes they trigger and reinforce, the writers of this book remark on the seeds of hope fostered by the persistency and actions of young people amplifying change for a better world.

Susan Eriksson, PhD, is a senior researcher at Juvenia Youth Research and Development Centre in XAMK (South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences). Her research concerns young people at risk of exclusion, e.g. youth with disabilities, their support and services, safety, and youth cultures. Her research expertise also includes professionalism in working-life and professional cultures. Alexis Buettgen, PhD, is a community-engaged researcher, educator, and advocate, with extensive experience in community-based research, human services, academic institutions, and activist organizations. She is dedicated to advancing social and climate justice and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Community Psychology program at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada.