THE ACTIVITIES OF WORK PACKAGE 3 ENDED SEPTEMBER 2025. OUR PUBLICATIONS CAN BE FOLLOWED HERE.
Work Package 3 leader
Kristina Eriksson-Backa, Åbo Akademi, kristina.eriksson-backa@abo.fi
About the RESEARCH
In Work Package 3, we investigate trust in migration-related information and expert knowledge in Finnish society, focusing on two key areas. Firstly, we critically examine the role of informed citizenry in combating prejudices and polarisation, assessing a) how trust in this information develops among citizens, b) its influence on attitudes towards migration, and c) strategies to ensure wide access to reliable information. Secondly, we delve into the information practices of diverse migrant groups and their impact on trust in authority-provided information. We address challenges like language barriers, IT skills, and cultural, social, and emotional obstacles in navigating the information landscape and misinformation.
Our approach employs ethnographic methods (interviews, observations, and workshops) alongside a survey among Finland’s adult population to deepen understanding of public and migrant perspectives on migration and integration.
Highlighting the significance of accurate information in shaping opinions and policies for harmonious integration, our project also emphasises trust in public migration narratives and labour market integrity.
Researchers
Khadijah Kainat, Åbo Akademi University
Hilda Ruokolainen, Åbo Akademi University
Linda Bäckman, Migration Institute of Finland
Magdalena Kosova, Åbo Akademi University
Hamed Ahmedinia, Åbo Akademi Unviersity