Department of Social Sciences - News

The doctoral dissertation in the Social Psychology will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at Kuopio Campus.

The decoration Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland was conferred upon Professor Eeva Jokinen, Professor Jorma Palvimo, and Professor Matti Reinikainen.

Population aging will be a growing issue around the world. That has led Honglin Chen, Professor in Social Work, to develop a deep interest in aging and older adults.

A new study emphasises the importance of raising awareness of dementia among supervisors and employees.

The doctoral dissertation of MScOT Alireza Momeni will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies on 3 September 2021.

The doctoral dissertation of MA Kathrin Beck will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies on 6 August 2021.

Societal policy measures and individual choices both play a role in moving towards sustainable well-being, Professor Arto O. Salonen says.

The doctoral dissertation of Vera Taube, M.A., describes and explains intensive pedagogic practice with hard-to-reach youngsters.

Trust, safety and security are the most important factors affecting passengers’ attitudes towards self-driving cars.