معرفی
Juho Polet is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Psychology. He is part of the Centre of Excellence for Learning Dynamics and Intervention Research (InterLearn), focusing on motivation theories and behavior change interventions. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, particularly in public health and educational contexts.
Research Interests:
- Integration of motivation theories to explain lifestyle changes and behavior modification.
- Impact of social influences, including friendship dynamics and peer pressure, on adolescent emotions and academic motivation.
- Design and evaluation of web-based interventions targeting physical activity promotion in parent-child dyads.
- Applications of theoretical models (e.g., Self-Determination Theory) in diverse health behaviors.
- Collaborations with private sector to translate research into real-world solutions.
Key Research Contributions: Juho has published extensively on topics like the protective role of physical activity against dementia, trans-contextual models of leisure-time activity, and the psychosocial factors influencing adolescent health behaviors. His work emphasizes practical interventions while advancing theoretical understanding in behavioral science.
Affiliations:
- Centre of Excellence for Learning Dynamics and Intervention Research (InterLearn)
- InterLearn – Research team of psychology (focusing on child learning and mental well-being)
