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Laura Kemppainen is a University Researcher in Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, holding the title of Docent. She serves as a Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences and is affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and the Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care. Her research focuses on migration, aging, health disparities, and digital society, with particular emphasis on Russian-speaking populations in Finland.
Her research interests center on the intersection of migration, aging, and health, with specific attention to Russian-speaking older adults in Finland. She examines how digitalization affects access to public services, health outcomes, and social inclusion among migrant populations. Her work combines sociological perspectives with public health approaches to address issues of inequality, belonging, and healthcare access in increasingly diverse societies. She frequently employs population-based survey methods and register data in her research.
Kemppainen's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the health and social integration of Russian-speaking migrants in Finland, particularly older adults. Her work examines mortality patterns, healthcare access, digital exclusion, and social belonging among this population. She also investigates complementary and alternative medicine use across Europe, exploring connections between political participation and health practices. Her research often employs mixed methods, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights.
- Vuoden nuorisotutkimus-artikkeli 2011 (2012)
Dr. Kemppainen actively supervises doctoral students and has been involved in numerous significant research projects. She has served as project manager for the Transnational Health project and as a participant in major initiatives including the Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care, CHARM (Care, Health and Ageing of Russian-speaking Minority in Finland), and DigiIN (Towards socially inclusive digital society). Her work has received funding from the Research Council of Finland and other sources.
She leads research on Group 3 (Migration, Care and Ageing) within the Centre of Excellence for Research on Ageing and Care. Her team investigates how migration experiences intersect with aging processes and care needs among Russian-speaking populations in Finland. This work involves collaboration with multiple researchers across disciplines including sociology, public health, and social work.
