About
Mikael Lindfelt is a Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Åbo Akademi University, under the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of theology, psychology, and public health.
His primary research interests include vaccine attitudes, psychological motivation for vaccination, trust in physicians, complementary medicine, and behavioral responses during health crises. His work often explores how religious, ethical, and psychological factors influence health decision-making, particularly vaccination behavior.
Recent publications (2021–2023) reveal a strong focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine hesitancy, the role of conspiracy beliefs, psychological reactance, and the behavioral immune system. These studies are frequently co-authored with researchers from psychology and public health, indicating active interdisciplinary collaboration.
He has led significant research projects such as VaccAtt: Research on Vaccine Attitudes (2018–2023) as Principal Investigator and participated as Co-PI in other major initiatives like BACE and Forcing the Impossible. His scholarly output includes 61 publications, with recent articles appearing in high-impact journals such as BMC Public Health, Personality and Individual Differences, and Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.
- Email: mikael.lindfelt@abo.fi
- Phone: +358-505442628
He participated in the Research Night event in 2021 as an organizer and participant, demonstrating engagement in academic outreach. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff status. No scientific awards or supervised students are listed in the available data.
