A1 Journal article (refereed)
Trust in Finnish Education : A Historical Perspective (2022)

Välimaa, J. (2022). Trust in Finnish Education : A Historical Perspective. European Education, 53(3-4), 168-180. https://doi.org/10.1080/10564934.2022.2080563

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Välimaa, Jussi

Journal or series: European Education

ISSN: 1056-4934

eISSN: 1944-7086

Publication year: 2022

Publication date: 10/06/2022

Volume: 53

Issue number: 3-4

Pages range: 168-180

Publisher: Routledge

Publication country: United States

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10564934.2022.2080563

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/81988

Abstract

This article analyzes the origins of generalized trust in Finnish society and how this relates to trust in education. The study was based on a historical analysis of the role of education in building a Finnish society and nation state. The author discusses the development of a Nordic welfare state and analyzes the relationships between generalized trust and education from the perspectives of democracy, corruption, egalitarian attitudes, wealth, and culture. A reflection was performed of the relationships between generalized trust, school autonomy, and the professional autonomy of teachers.

Keywords: education and training; education policy; educational systems; welfare state; nation-state; trust; progress of a society; history of education

Free keywords: education; historical analysis; Nordic welfare state; teachers

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2022

JUFO rating: 1