معرفی
Marguerite Beattie is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and Research Coordinator in the Department of Education at the University of Helsinki. She holds a Doctor of Social Sciences (2022) and Master of Social Sciences (2017) from the same institution, focusing on mental health interventions in adolescents. Her work investigates loneliness trajectories, school belonging, mindfulness practices, and the moderating effects of immigrant status on educational outcomes. She actively participates in Academy of Finland-funded projects addressing youth loneliness reduction and evolving family structures.
Educational Background:
- Doctor of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki (2022): Dissertation on mental health-promoting exercises in adolescents
- Master of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki (2017): Study on mindfulness booster interventions
Research Focus: Her multidisciplinary research spans adolescent psychology, educational interventions, and social inequality. Key themes include loneliness dynamics, mindfulness adoption patterns, and the interplay between teacher-student relationships and immigrant students' school integration.
Grants & Projects:
- R to B: Reducing Loneliness and Ostracism in Youth (2022–2025)
- FLUX: Changing Family Dynamics (2021–2024)
Activities: Engaged in over 30 academic events, including conferences on childhood studies, political psychology, and adolescent research. Active in peer review and international collaboration networks.
