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Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

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Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

This research report was prepared commissioned by the organization "Teatronas" and conducted in 2025, applying a triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods. The study was carried out by researchers from "Anthropos," who collected data through three surveys (targeting the audience, the circus community, and cultural centers) and three mini focus groups. The aim of the study was to assess the socio-demographic profile of the audience at the festival "Cirkuliacija" and their relationship with contemporary circus, as well as to analyze the impact of "Teatronas" activities on the Lithuanian contemporary circus community and its collaboration practices with cultural centers. The collected data are intended to inform the organization’s decisions regarding program development, communication, education, accessibility, and long-term growth strategies, with the goal of strengthening the creation, dissemination, and cultural understanding of contemporary circus in Lithuania.

Research commissioned by: "Teatronas"
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

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Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

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Research commissioned by:
Project done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download
You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

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Research commissioned by:
Project done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download
You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

This research report was prepared based on a qualitative empirical study conducted in the second half of 2025, analyzing three forms of youth work in Lithuania: open youth work, mobile youth work, and street-based youth work. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of these services on young people and communities and to provide recommendations for their improvement. The study was implemented according to the technical specifications of the commission, using scientific literature analysis and focus group methods. Data were collected between July and September 2025 through nine focus groups with young people, youth workers, and community representatives from 17 municipalities. The analysis integrates perspectives from different participants, taking into account youth work policy and the Lithuanian context. The study results are structured around key research questions and conclude with summaries and practical recommendations aimed at enhancing the positive impact of these services.

Research commissioned by: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra
Research done by: The study and analysis were conducted, and recommendations were prepared by the researchers of the Applied Anthropology Organization “Anthropos”; Concept of Youth Work Policy and Literature Review: Dr. Rasa Indriliūnaitė (researcher at the V. Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute, Vytautas Magnus University)

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

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Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

The project was implemented by the Latvian non-governmental organization “Fonds Tavs Atbalsts” and the Lithuanian applied anthropology organization “Anthropos” from January 2024 to July 2025. It was co-funded by the Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnerships programme. The project had two main objectives: (1) to strengthen the capacity of the partner organizations to implement international projects, with a particular focus on young people with mobility disabilities; and (2) to engage young people with mobility disabilities in a research project aimed at documenting and communicating their lived experiences while involving them as active contributors in the design and implementation of the project in both countries.
Below you can find the report of the research carried out as part of the project. It presents the social and legal context in which the project was developed, describes the data collection methodology, explains the approach to data analysis, and provides the findings, conclusions, and a set of recommendations.
The research methodology and overall structure were developed by the anthropologists participating in the project. One of the project's key objectives was to involve participants as co-researchers. They not only collected research material but also took part in analysing the data and presenting the findings in the project's exhibition. This participatory approach was achieved through continuous discussions with researchers in Lithuania and Latvia.
During the project, meetings were held in Riga and Vilnius to introduce the co-researchers to the fundamentals of qualitative research, the Photovoice methodology used in anthropology, photographic composition, research ethics, the basics of qualitative data coding, and other relevant topics.
This report was written by the anthropologists involved in the project. However, the final version was approved only after it had been reviewed and commented on by several of the co-researchers. The report was subsequently revised to incorporate their suggestions and feedback.

Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download
Čia galite peržiūrėti projekto ataskaitą (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download „Be ribų. Būti paveikslo dalimi“

These reports present the results of a qualitative study aimed at evaluating the implementation and impact of the MO Museum’s cultural-educational program “be neriMO” for older adults. The program was carried out in the second half of 2024 and repeated in 2025 in Vilnius, with the goals of reducing loneliness among older adults, improving emotional literacy and psychological well-being, and developing social-emotional competencies. The 2025 study was based on two focus group interviews with 13 senior participants in the program. The 2024 study included participants from the municipalities of Vilnius, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys and was conducted in three stages: (i) initial survey, (ii) post-program survey, and (iii) four focus group interviews. The analysis highlights participants’ motivations, experiences, and perceived changes, emphasizes the importance of a safe and supportive educational environment, and allows for an assessment of how the program contributed to a sense of community, self-reflection, emotional skills development, and overall psychological well-being.

Research commissioned by: MO museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report 2024 here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download
You can view the project report 2025 here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download

This research report was prepared based on a qualitative study evaluating the impact of a pilot esports program implemented in one youth school under the initiative of the Public Institution “EDU Vilnius” on 9th–10th grade students. The aim of the study was to explore how participation in esports lessons affects students’ social, emotional, and healthy lifestyle skill development, academic outcomes, and attitudes toward school and learning. The study was conducted from November 2023 to June 2024, using focus group methods and participant observation during esports lessons, as well as drawing on an analysis of relevant scientific literature. The analysis integrates the experiences of the project team, teachers, and students, allowing an assessment of program implementation, the learning process, and perceived changes, and providing insights into the potential of esports as an educational tool to enhance student motivation, engagement, and social-emotional competencies.

Research commissioned by: EDU Vilnius
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report 2024 here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download
You can view the project report 2025 here (EN): Atsisiųsti / Download

This evaluation report was prepared based on data collected during the implementation of the project “The Art of Inquiry: Partnership for Deep Learning” in the 2024–2025 academic year. The report analyzes the accredited, continuous professional development program conducted by the association Creative Connections, aimed at strengthening the creativity, critical thinking, and other 21st-century competencies of students and teachers, with particular emphasis on cultural education and learning in cultural spaces. The study is based on an analysis of project documents, as well as additional qualitative data—including focus groups and individual interviews with teachers and the results of project evaluation questionnaires. The analyzed data allow for an assessment of the program’s implementation process, its impact on school communities, participants’ experiences, and the significance of partnerships with creative professionals, as well as the program’s contribution to the implementation of the updated general education curricula in schools in Vilnius.

Research commissioned by: Association „Kūrybinės jungtys“
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report 2024 here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download
You can view the project report 2025 here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

Commissioned by IGNITIS GROUP, a study was conducted on internal culture and policies regarding LGBT* employees. The study consisted of a short anonymous survey and interviews, to which employees who identified as LGBT were invited. The aim of the study was to understand the well-being of LGBT individuals in the workplace, gather information about their needs, and develop recommendations to improve the company’s measures accordingly.
*LGBT – The acronym is used in this study to refer to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, including a broader spectrum of identities (e.g., queer, intersex, asexual, and those questioning their sexual identity , among others).

Research commissioned by: UAB Ignitis
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

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Together with our partners, the Roma children's day center "Padėk Pritapti" we are conducting a qualitative study on the availability of public health services for Roma people in the Vilnius city municipality. The study is funded by the Vilnius city municipality administration.


Research commissioned by:
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"; children's day center "Padėk Pritapti"

You can view the project report here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

Do you remember “Escrava Isaura”, “Gata Salvaje” or other Mexican and Latin American TV series broadcast in Lithuania since the 1990s, and the huge telenovela boom across Eastern Europe? The creative team of the film studio Just a Moment, while making the film “And the Poor Cry” about the phenomenon of watching these telenovelas (soap operas), commissioned a study. The film’s directors, Ieva Balsiūnaitė and Viktorija Mickutė, and producer Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė, used the report from the study conducted by Anthropos for script development. The report examines (non-)viewing of telenovelas as an opportunity to analyze everyday life in the first decade of Lithuania’s independence, including people’s challenges, joys, and experiences.

Research commissioned by: The film’s directors, Ieva Balsiūnaitė and Viktorija Mickutė, and producer Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

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We prepared an opportunity study of the possibilities of organizational activities in organization of the activities of the currently abandoned children's camp "Vėtrungė" in Kintai. In this study, we aimed to understand the experiences of children’s camp organizers and campers to respond possible infrastructural needs and to develop a management model. We also took into account the mega trends of society development, emerging challenges and needs, as well as the specifics of the camp managing institution - the vocational school and the possible unique contribution to the organization of activities. We provided guidelines for the development of the camp, a vision for the camp, and three management options with their strengths and weaknesses. During the study, we conducted a qualitative study - semi-structured interviews with camp organizers and campers. We also analyzed the documents regulating the activities of the camps, organized meetings and workshops with different stakeholder groups: Šilutė City Municipality, Šilutė Vocational Training Center and the Kintai community. We also examined foreign examples and got a lot of inspiration from Danish Folk schools model.

Research commissioned by: the Public Institution Šilutė Vocational Training Center
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

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The Visual Thinking Strategy is a method developed by the educator and psychologist at the MoMA Museum (USA). The MO Museum uses it in its work in the museum and has adapted and conducted educations for teachers to work with pupils. Teachers are invited to incorporate more visual, art and museum material into the curriculum to develop pupils' competencies in creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication and collaboration. We conducted a self-assessment questionnaire for project participants. During the research, we prepared a questionnaire based on the material studied during the training, aimed at acquiring competencies. As well as conducted a quantitative analysis of the questionnaires of ~ 130 participants.

Research commissioned by: MO Museum
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project report 2022 here (LT): Atsisiųsti / Download

The project is funded by Norden – Nordic Council of Ministers. Project is implementing in cooperation with partners: Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania, Food Institute in Kaunas Technology University, Natural Recourses Institute Finland (LUKE), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), EIT FOOD, LIDL. The project investigates the habits of food buying, consumption and disposal among young people (18-26 years old) in different countries: Denmark, Lithuania and Finland. During this year, the international team prepared literature review and prepared a scientific article, a methodology for focus groups, and conducted 9 focus groups (3 in each country). “Anthropos” had organized and carried out two focus groups and analyses. The final step is to develop guidelines for different interest groups on reducing food waste.

Research commissioned by:
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

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We conducted a qualitative study on private banking services. The study was conducted in three Baltic countries. “Anthropos” conducted the study in Lithuania. During the study, semi-structured interviews, analysis, and translations into English were done.

Research commissioned by: Confidencial
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project guidelines here (EN): Not publicly available

The aim of the study was to understand the buying habits of women wearing clothes of larger sizes and the problems they face in order to develop the social initiative "Size does not matter". During the study a methodology was developed, focus groups were conducted, and the results were presented.

Research commissioned by: Social initiative "Size does not matter"
Research done by: Applied Anthropology Organization "Anthropos"

You can view the project guidelines here (EN): Not publicly available