Deutsches Jugendinstitut E.V.

The Deutsches Jugendinstitut e.V. (DJI) is one of the largest social science research institutes in Europe and has been dedicated to researching the living conditions of children, adolescents, and families for over 60 years. Founded as a non-profit association, the DJI works at the interface of science, politics, and practice to provide well-founded insights and impulses for societal development.

The DJI offers comprehensive research and consulting in the areas of children, youth, and family. It operates a variety of projects that address the living conditions and educational processes of children and adolescents, as well as the structures of youth welfare. The central areas of work include the departments for children and child care, youth and youth services, family and family policy, as well as the center for long-term observation and methodology. These departments conduct both theoretical and empirical investigations to better understand the social phenomena and challenges in these areas.

The mission of the DJI is to contribute to the improvement of living conditions for children, adolescents, and families through well-founded research and consulting. The institute places great importance on scientific excellence, social relevance, and the promotion of equal opportunities. It strives to have a positive impact on political decisions and the practice of social work through its work.

The DJI is committed to sustainable development by examining social inequalities and developing strategies to promote education and social integration. Through its research, the institute contributes to improving the societal framework for children and adolescents and finding sustainable solutions to current social challenges. A particular focus is on the analysis and promotion of educational and learning processes in formal and informal contexts to strengthen equal opportunities.

The DJI is primarily funded by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ), with additional support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), foundations, and the European Commission. With its long-standing experience and interdisciplinary approach, the DJI is an indispensable partner for politics, science, and practice in Germany and Europe.

1. https://www.dji.de/en/about-us.html
2. https://www.dji.de/en/about-us/divisions/department-of-social-monitoring-and-methodology.html
3. https://www.dji.de/en/about-us/divisions/management.html
4. https://www.dji.de/en/about-us/divisions/children-and-child-care.html
5. https://www.dji.de/en/about-us/divisions/youth-and-youth-services.html