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Mia Silfver is a University Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a visiting scholar position in the Department of Economics and Management. Her research focuses on moral emotions, environmental sustainability, cross-cultural values, and the intersection of work-life balance with caregiving. Silfver's work bridges social psychology with policy analysis, exploring topics like pro-environmental behavior, populist discourse, and moral vitalism across cultures. She has contributed to projects such as 'Food Futures' and 'Embedding Environmental Sustainability Norms', addressing food system transformations and societal norms. Silfver has collaborated internationally, presenting at conferences like the European Conference on Psychological Assessment and engaging in media discussions on topics ranging from moral emotions to historical pedagogy. Her research employs mixed methods, including psychophysiological measurements and large-scale survey analysis.
Key research areas include analyzing moral foundations theory in political contexts, examining emotional responses in narcissistic individuals through facial electromyography, and investigating how social networks influence dietary choices. Silfver's work on workplace practices emphasizes supportive policies for employees balancing caregiving and employment. She has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions focusing on Finland's societal challenges related to climate policy and food systems. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration with economists, policymakers, and historians.
Professional activities include peer reviewing for journals, organizing conferences, and delivering invited talks on history education and moral consciousness integration. Silfver's research has informed policy recommendations on sustainable food systems and has been featured in media discussions on topics like shame and body image in societal contexts.
