Piia Jallinoja

Piia Jallinoja is a Professor in Health Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University. Her research bridges health sciences, social sciences, and food systems, focusing on dietary behavior, political consumerism, and public trust during health crises.

Research Interests

• Health sociology and dietary behavior
• Political consumerism in food choices
• Public health communication during pandemics
• Cultural and social aspects of sustainability
• Consumer responses to food system innovations

Scientific Trends

• Recent work analyzes plant-based diets, pandemic trust dynamics, and childhood obesity discourse.
• Historical studies examine Finnish food culture, military dietary interventions, and self-control in health behaviors.