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Lotta Aavikko works as a Project Researcher at the School of Educational Sciences and Psychology (University of Eastern Finland) while pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education. Her work focuses on digital inclusion for vulnerable populations, particularly older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed multilevel models for digital literacy acquisition
- Conducted focus group analyses on peer tutoring
- Implemented observational studies in digital support workshops
- Collaborated with CoE AgeCare at University of Jyväskylä
Research interests span inclusive education, interdisciplinary support systems, and technology integration in early childhood education. Her ACCESS project findings highlight how macro-level policies, institutional settings, and micro-level learning environments influence digital competence development in aging populations.
Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with sociocultural contexts of digital literacy, including studies on:
- Structural barriers to ICT adoption
- Age-related learning dynamics
- Digital health literacy intersections
- Participatory design for older users
- Policy frameworks for digital inclusion
