Mari Holmström

Mari Holmström is a researcher at the University of Oulu, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Languages and Literature department. She works on the BREAK-project, focusing on the interactional organization of break-taking activities and social support in evolving workplace environments. Her research integrates narrative analysis, ethnography, and conversation analysis, using video recordings and ethnographic materials like interviews.

• Email: Mari.Holmstrom@oulu.fi
• Contact: Phone 029 448 3433 | Room HU258, Snellmania, Linnanmaa, Oulu
• Postal Address: Research Unit for Languages and Literature, English Philology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oulu

Research Interests

Mari examines social support, solidarity, and community dynamics in breakroom settings, emphasizing how social relationships are maintained in modern workplaces. Her methodological approach combines narrative theory, ethnographic observation, and conversation analysis, relying on video recordings and qualitative interviews.