Päivi Berg

Päivi Berg is a University Researcher and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Psychology. She serves as Principal Investigator (PI) in the Strategic Research Council-funded IMAGINE consortium sub-project 'Youth participation and equality in psychosocial methods' since 2023.

Her research spans social psychology, focusing on youth participation, gender dynamics in physical education, psychosocial mental health interventions, and digital media's impact on young people. She explores how psychosocial methods can improve mental wellbeing and inclusion for LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse youth, while examining physical activity's role in reducing childhood obesity.

The articles demonstrate expertise in social sciences with keywords spanning psychology, education, public health, and gender studies. Sub-fields include mental health interventions, digital youth behavior, physical education hierarchies, and psychosocial method development.

While no formal scientific awards are mentioned, her extensive conference participation (e.g., Social Psychology Days 2025, European Congress of Qualitative Inquiry 2024) and editorial work (Kasvatus journal 2011-2013) showcase academic leadership. She supervises Master's theses and doctoral candidates, indicating strong mentoring commitment.