Lauri Hietajärvi

Lauri Hietajärvi is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki, actively contributing to both teaching and research. He supervises in the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication, with a focus on educational and developmental psychology as well as quantitative research methods.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (University of Helsinki, 2019)
• Master of Education / Classroom Teacher (University of Helsinki, 2012)

His research explores:

• Factors influencing school and study well-being
• Dynamics of study motivation and academic success
• Teachers' and principals' work-related well-being
• Impact of digital media on youth development

Key research methodologies include

• Longitudinal studies
• Intra-individual and person-centered approaches
• Quantitative statistical analysis
• Digital behavior assessment

Recent publications highlight

• Comparative studies of immigrant and native student well-being
• Climate change distress and adolescent coping
• Digital media's differential impacts on mental health
• Teacher leadership dynamics during educational reforms

Current collaborations span projects with the Academy of Finland, REMEDIS, and EU Kids Online V. He regularly contributes to media discussions on educational well-being and digital media effects.