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About Sakari Taipale
Sakari Taipale is a Professor of Social and Public Policy at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy. He leads the research group 'New Technologies, Ageing and Care' at the Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care (CoE AgeCare). His work focuses on the societal impacts of digitalization and robotization, particularly on aging populations, family dynamics, and welfare systems. He has held visiting positions at the University of Udine, University of Ljubljana, and Open University of Catalonia, and serves as a reviewer for international research councils.
Research Interests
- Digital divides and their effects on social inequalities
- Intergenerational relationships in digital families
- Robotization and telecare in elderly care
- Policy responses to aging and technological change
Publications & Projects
He authored/co-edited works such as Embedded and Everyday Technology: Digital Repertoires in an Ageing Society (2025), Intergenerational Connections in Digital Families (2019), and Digital Technologies and Generational Identity (2018). His recent research explores digital inclusion, telecare adoption, and the psychological impacts of technology use among older adults.
Labs & Collaborations
As part of CoE AgeCare, his group investigates technology-driven solutions for aging societies, emphasizing user-centric design and stakeholder collaboration. He advocates for policies that bridge digital divides and enhance equitable access to technology.
