Maarit Alasuutari

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Professor Maarit Alasuutari is a faculty member at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. Her research focuses on early childhood education, particularly in areas such as parental satisfaction in early childhood settings, social competence in children during societal crises, and the impacts of socio-demographic factors on childcare arrangements. She has also explored the role of early childhood education in supporting families during challenging times, including the COVID-19 crisis.