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Dr. Vilija Hiltunen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on socioemotional development during educational transitions, particularly examining how temperament, teacher-child relationships, and family dynamics influence academic and behavioral outcomes in children and adolescents. She is affiliated with the STAIRWAY research group studying educational transitions and the EDUCA Flagship addressing future-oriented education challenges.
Her work investigates key topics such as:
- Adolescent adjustment during school transitions
- Role of teacher and parental relationships in early education
- Temperament's impact on socioemotional functioning
- Motivational factors in literacy development
Publications from 2022-2024 consistently explore themes of educational transitions, emphasizing longitudinal analysis of developmental factors. Her research integrates developmental psychology with educational policy implications.
Hiltunen collaborates in projects like Get Involved! examining parent-teacher-child interactions in primary education and the STAIRWAY initiative promoting successful school transitions. She contributes to both theoretical frameworks and practical interventions for improving school well-being.
