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Kukka-Maaria Polso is a doctoral researcher and grant-funded researcher at the Department of Education, University of Helsinki. She is affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication, focusing on educational sciences and psychology. Her work bridges learning theory with technological applications in education.
- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Education
- Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication
Her research centers on academic motivation, digital learning (MOOCs), and how motivational dynamics influence educational choices. She employs latent profile and transition analyses to study cross-domain motivational patterns in adolescents.
Recent publications analyze:
- Motivational stability and educational transitions in Finnish students
- Digitalization’s impact on learning environments
- Workplace support mechanisms in MOOCs
- Goal orientation in programming education
She received the HYMY Prize (2022) for her contributions to educational research and actively participates in conferences like OPPIVA, ICM, and ESELS, presenting interdisciplinary findings at the intersection of education and technology.
