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Jukka Törrönen is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Public Health Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Helsinki (2000), focusing on alcohol policy and governance in Finland and Estonia. His research explores substance use practices, gender dynamics, and public health policies, with a focus on youth drinking trends, addiction narratives, and societal shifts in health consciousness.
Educations:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Helsinki, 2000
- Research roles at the Finnish Foundation for Alcohol Studies (2000–2006)
- Professorial appointment at Stockholm University since 2006
Research Interests:
- Gendered substance use patterns and cultural shifts in drinking practices
- Policy analysis of addiction and gambling
- Qualitative methodologies, including narrative analysis and actor-network theory
- Adolescent health behaviors and societal influences
Key Projects:
- “Drinking, gender differences and social change” (FORTE-funded, 2015–2018)
- “Why are young people drinking less than earlier?” (FORTE-funded, 2017–2020)
- Contributions to the REGAPS gambling research program
Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including groundbreaking work on declining youth alcohol consumption, pandemic impacts on drinking practices, and the sociocultural dimensions of addiction. His analysis of “pending narratives” in crisis responses (e.g., Covid-19) highlights storytelling’s role in shaping policy actions.
Labs/Teams: Active in Stockholm University’s Public Health Sciences research groups, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects with sociologists, epidemiologists, and policymakers. Leadership in international comparative studies on substance use and health.
