Taina Hintsa

Taina Hintsa is a Professor of Health Psychology and 2nd Vice Dean (research) at the University of Eastern Finland's School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, part of the Philosophical Faculty. Her research focuses on health psychology, occupational wellbeing, and psychosocial factors in work and education settings. She leads projects such as 'Well-being at work in secondary teachers' and explores topics like teachers' wellbeing, student wellbeing, and emotional skills development.

Key research interests include stress management, mental health in healthcare students, and the impact of work environments on vitality. She has published extensively on topics like allostatic load, depressive symptoms, and the role of social support in healthcare education. Her work often integrates psychological theory with practical interventions, such as programs to enhance emotional skills in managers and educators.

Notable projects include studies on war-related anxiety in students and the long-term associations between parental and offspring physical activity. Her contributions emphasize translating research into actionable strategies for improving workplace and educational well-being.

Grants and collaborations span national and international initiatives, addressing wellbeing in diverse populations like hospital staff and teachers. She is actively involved in research groups focused on primary care physicians' working conditions and student well-being in hospital education.