Anna Kuusi

Anna Kuusi is a Doctoral Researcher at the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on motivation, perfectionism, and academic well-being outcomes, particularly examining how perceived support influences secondary students' perfectionism and well-being. She is part of the Motivation, learning, and well-being (MoLeWe UEF) research group. Her ongoing project (2022–2027) investigates developmental dynamics of perfectionism and well-being in secondary education.

Her work bridges educational psychology and developmental psychology, emphasizing practical implications for educational settings. Key themes include perfectionism profiles, well-being moderators, and the role of school environments. Conference presentations highlight her contributions to understanding gender differences, stability of perfectionism, and cross-cultural comparisons in Finnish education.

Anna collaborates with institutions like the International Conference on Motivation and EARLI Junior Researchers Network. Her future research aims to inform interventions that enhance student well-being through targeted support systems.