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Kati Vasalampi is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Education (Faculty of Education and Psychology). She specializes in educational psychology with a focus on learning support, school attendance, student well-being, and dropout prevention. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to address systemic educational challenges.
Her research emphasizes the interplay between student motivation, teacher-student interactions, and environmental factors influencing academic outcomes. Key projects include the School Path Study (tracking youth educational trajectories), the EDUCA Flagship (future-oriented education solutions), and EduRESCUE (enhancing education system resilience). She has collaborated on national initiatives like the SOSUS project analyzing child and family well-being.
- Research Themes: School absenteeism patterns, teacher support systems, machine learning for dropout prediction
- Methodologies: Longitudinal studies, structural equation modeling, person-centered analysis
Recent work highlights include developing predictive models for dropout risk using machine learning and analyzing bidirectional effects of parental involvement on adolescent motivation. Her publications span leading journals like Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research and Scientific Reports.
Dr. Vasalampi actively participates in educational policy discussions, particularly regarding intervention strategies for vulnerable students. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks like Self-Determination Theory with practical classroom applications.
