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 and 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.
Work and Technology
The Work & Technology research stream follows the introduction, implementation, and evolving use of new technologies in workplaces, responding to changing technological trends and innovations. It examines how this growing integration of new technologies and AI is transforming workplaces and the workforce.
Cyberhate and Cyberharassment
Cyberhate and cyberharassment have become more common and generated concerns among decision and policy makers and citizens. The research concentrates on social and legal aspects of cyberhate, cyberharassment, online extremism, and related intensions to influence societal decision and policy making. More info: Cyberhate.
Technology and 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.
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.
Future of Gambling
The Future of Gambling project explores gambling in the age of artificial intelligence. In Finland, the transformation of the gambling system will also significantly reshape the gambling landscape. See more about the project at Future of Gambling.
Social Media at Work
The project uses an extensive longitudinal design to analyze how the professional use of social media, intelligent technologies and other digital tools relates to work engagement and employee wellbeing at work, including both positive and negative outcomes. More info: Social Media at Work.
UrbanAI
The UrbanAI 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
