Children, Emotions, and Relations

18th Annual Conference of the Society of the Study of Childhood in the Past (SSCIP)

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Time

Wed 10.06.2026 - Fri 12.06.2026

Venue location

Agora (AT128), Linnanmaa Campus, University of Oulu, Finland

Location

Linnanmaa

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We explore the intersection of childhood, emotions, attachments, and social relationships to uncover how children in past societies experienced and influenced their worlds. Childhood in both ancient and recent past was shaped by complex emotional landscapes and relational dynamics, leaving traces in the archaeological and historical record, such as toys, burial sites, household artefacts, and various historical sources. We encourage presentations or posters to consider how care and attachments, or the lack thereof, played a role in the well-being of children. We also warmly welcome contributions that are not directly tied to the study of emotional and other relationships.

More information and registration: https://sarks.fi/sscip-conference/

Created 24.11.2025 | Updated 26.5.2026