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Virve Peteri is a University Lecturer at the Unit of Social Research within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tampere University. Her work focuses on the intersection of material culture, organizational behavior, and digital media environments. She examines how physical spaces, technologies, and cultural practices shape everyday life and workplace dynamics.
Her research interests include spatial interaction, workplace design, gender studies, and the societal impacts of technological adoption. She has explored topics such as organizational fun as social control, ergonomics of office furniture, and cultural narratives around digital devices like the iPad.
Her recent publications analyze spatial transformations in healthcare settings, conflicts in embodied rhythms, and the gendered meanings of open-plan offices. Earlier work has addressed domestic technology use in households and the cultural ideals surrounding technological adoption.
Peteri's research often employs ethnographic methods, emphasizing the material and spatial dimensions of social practices. She has contributed to debates on workplace health policies, employee well-being, and the role of design in shaping user behavior.
