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Tiia Tulviste is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Tartu's Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. She has held leadership roles including Department Head (2010–2019) and maintains active research collaborations internationally, including visiting professorships at Hebrew University, University of Connecticut, and Clark University.
Education:
- Doctoral Degree (2002) from Stockholm University: 'Language socialization in different sociocultural contexts'
- Doctoral Degree (1985) from Moscow State University: 'Cultural determinants of metathinking'
- Undergraduate in Psychology, Tartu University (1973–1978)
Research Focus: Her work centers on developmental trajectories in changing societies, with emphasis on:
- Language acquisition in Estonian and cross-cultural contexts
- Impact of digital environments (e.g., screen time during COVID-19)
- Socialization practices across cultures
- Value formation from early childhood through adolescence
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021–2025) predominantly explore pandemic impacts on child development, digital socialization, and cross-cultural comparisons of parenting practices, utilizing longitudinal and gene-environment interaction frameworks.
Awards & Recognition:
- Small Medal of University of Tartu (2015)
- Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (2019)
- Editorial roles: European Psychologist, Journal of European Psychology Students
Advising & Projects: Currently supervises 8 PhD/Master's students. Leads major grants including:
- Estonian Center of Excellence of Well-Being Sciences (€976k, 2024–2030)
- COVID-19's impact on child development (€577k, 2023–2027)
Affiliated with the Developmental Psychology research group at University of Tartu, focusing on language, socialization, and resilience in transitional societies.