Research
AI in Society
The projects within the AI in Society research stream conduct multidisciplinary research to explore the fundamental impact and transformation brought by artificial intelligence (AI) on society and peoples’ everyday lives. More info: AI in Society
Self & Technology
The Self and Technology project is grounded on social psychological theories on identity, self-determination and self-verification. It aims to analyze how emerging technologies affect the perception people have of themselves and their identities and how people in different countries differ from each other. More info: Self & Technology.
Social media at work
The aim of the research project is to explore how professional social media usage is associated with work engagement and more broadly with employee wellbeing at work both from positive and negative aspects. More info: Social Media at Work.
AI Disruption at Work
AI Disruption at work (2024–2026) project investigates the perspectives and experiences of Finnish workers on artificial intelligence, and how the growing integration of AI is impacting and transforming workplaces and the workforce. More info: AI Disruption at Work.
Cyberhate
Cyberhate has become more common and generated concerns among decision and policy makers and citizens. The research concentrates on social and legal aspects of cyberhate and online extremism and related intensions to influence on societal decision and policy making. More info: Cyberhate.
Gambling in the Digital Age
This research project investigates new forms of gambling afforded by the development of technology and emergence of virtual gambling and gaming platforms. A further goal is to examine the fusion between gambling and digital gaming, and the novel forms of harm this may cause. More info: Gambling in the Digital Age.
Technology & Addictions
This research stream investigates the role of technologies and the internet in addictive behaviors. Our ongoing and previous projects have analyzed the role of online communities and various technologies in compulsive internet use, excessive gambling, digital gaming, drinking, drug use, and drug dealing. More info: Technology & Addictions.
UrbanAI
The project combines the experimental traditions of social psychology and visual arts to envision urban utopias and dystopias. We examine the possible worlds of artificial intelligence in urban environments. More info: UrbanAI
