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Katri Savolainen is a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Psychology, within the Faculty of Education and Psychology. She holds a docent title in Psychology (Well-being and Health in Environments) from the University of Eastern Finland and is affiliated with the JYU.Wisdom research community. Her roles include teaching, research, and pedagogical competence in adult education.
Education: Master of Arts (Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Pedagogical Competence Certification in Adult Education. Research focuses on mental well-being promotion, physical health interventions, and early risk factors. Specific interests include nature-based interventions for well-being, telomere length as a biomarker of aging, and the interplay between human health and planetary systems.
Recent research highlights include studies on nature preschool's impact on child development, sleep quality in children, and planetary well-being frameworks. Her work bridges psychology, environmental science, and public health, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Key contributions address climate change adaptation, nature exposure effects, and sustainable policy strategies.
Advising and grants: While no students are listed, she contributes to projects like the School Path study tracking youth educational pathways and the Helsinki Birth Cohort Study. Research collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on translational research between environmental and human health systems.
Labs/Teams: Active member of JYU.Wisdom, Helsinki Birth Cohort Study (HBCS), and collaborative networks in planetary health and environmental psychology. Current work emphasizes actionable solutions for sustainable futures through evidence-based interventions.
