معرفی
Maarit Kinnunen serves as a Visiting Researcher at the Multidimensional Tourism Institute within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland. Her research focuses on tourism phenomena, particularly music festivals and attendee experiences, with 51 documented research outputs spanning from 2014 to 2025. She maintains an active scholarly presence through recent publications in 2024-2025.
Her research interests center on music festivals and live music events, with specific emphasis on:
- Festival attendee experiences and well-being
- Gender minorities and disability inclusion in festival settings
- Inappropriate behavior and safety concerns
- Memory sharing and reminiscence mechanisms
- Economic sustainability of festival industries
- Social dynamics of solo festival attendance
Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on inclusivity challenges, particularly regarding gender minorities and persons with disabilities at music festivals. Her work examines ableism by service personnel, perpetrator identification, and the social dynamics of solo attendees. Methodological innovations in experience sampling and post-pandemic industry barometers demonstrate her dual focus on theoretical advancement and practical industry applications.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising or research grants remains undisclosed in current materials.
Dr. Kinnunen operates within the Multidimensional Tourism Institute, a specialized research unit at the University of Lapland dedicated to advancing tourism scholarship through interdisciplinary approaches to festival and event studies.
