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Janne Matikainen serves as a University Lecturer at the Department of Media and Communication Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Holding the title of Docent and acting as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, his academic career spans over two decades with concentrated expertise in media ecosystems and digital society.
His research centers on media trust dynamics, media literacy interventions, and digital well-being frameworks, examining how these elements shape societal resilience and individual behavior. Key investigations include trust erosion in news media, generational differences in media consumption (particularly among young adults), and the psychological impacts of digital immersion. His empirical work frequently employs mixed-method approaches to analyze Finnish media consumers' experiences within evolving information landscapes.
Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strategic pivot toward actionable solutions for information disorders and digital resilience. Recurring themes include media literacy as national security infrastructure, trust polarization in polarized media environments, and youth well-being optimization through balanced technology use. These works increasingly integrate policy recommendations for educational institutions and public broadcasters.
Matikainen's scholarly recognition includes:
- Faculty of Social Sciences Award for Good Teaching (2012)
He actively mentors doctoral candidates as supervisor/co-supervisor for two theses and pre-examiner for multiple defenses. Research funding includes leadership of the IMAGINE project (Strategic Research Council, 2022-2025) addressing youth mental health through digital inclusion, and the "Emotions at Stake" project (2019-2020) analyzing media authority-trust relationships. His grant portfolio spans digital storytelling systems, media literacy curricula, and national resilience frameworks.
Matikainen operates within Helsinki's interdisciplinary media research ecosystem, collaborating across psychology and social policy domains. His project teams frequently bridge academic-practitioner divides, as evidenced by Finland-Japan collaborations in digital storytelling and national media mapping initiatives.
