Work Research Centre
Work Research Centre (WRC) brings together working life researchers across disciplines. WRC is located within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
About us
Work Research Centre (WRC) brings together working life researchers across disciplines. WRC is located within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The aim of WRC is to promote research in various aspects of work and working life as well as support graduate and post-graduate training. A wide range of disciplines are represented in work research, including sociology, social psychology, social policy, administrative science, psychology, and education.The integrating theme in the research is the idea of sustainable working life.
Most of Work Research Centre’s research activities are funded externally by the Academy of Finland, the Finnish Work Environment Fund and various ministries among others but also through the European Commission. Some of its projects are also financially supported by several companies, labour market organizations and local councils.
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Research publications
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AI transformation in working life: A systematic review of usage and attitudes towards AI among workers
AI transformation in working life: A systematic review of usage and attitudes towards AI among workers
Savolainen, I., Ylinen, L., Grönroos, R. & Oksanen, A., Jun 2026, In: Digital Business. 6, 1, 100162.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Mapping AI Learning Readiness Self-Efficacy Worldwide: Scale Validation and Cross-Continental Patterns
Mapping AI Learning Readiness Self-Efficacy Worldwide: Scale Validation and Cross-Continental Patterns
Oksanen, A., Osma, T., Heiskari, M., Cvetkovic, A., Ruokosuo, E. S., Koike, M., Arriaga, P. & Savolainen, I., Mar 2026, In: Computers in Human Behavior Artificial Humans. 7, 9 p., 100251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The Sense of Security and Associated Factors Among Older Home Care Clients: A Register Study
The Sense of Security and Associated Factors Among Older Home Care Clients: A Register Study
Palonen, M., Turja, T., Aaltonen, M., Edgren, J. & Kaunonen, M., Mar 2026, In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 40, 1, e70187.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Experiences of Decision-Making in Healthcare and Online Health Information-Seeking Among Older Adults and People with Long-Term Disease: Online Survey Study
Experiences of Decision-Making in Healthcare and Online Health Information-Seeking Among Older Adults and People with Long-Term Disease: Online Survey Study
Rosenlund, M., Turja, T., Jylhä, V., Saranto, K. & Kuusisto, H., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Patient Experience. 13, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Activating Dormant Capabilities on the Social Holidays–the Experience of Social Inclusion as a Conversion Factor
Activating Dormant Capabilities on the Social Holidays–the Experience of Social Inclusion as a Conversion Factor
Mäntylä, E., Nousiainen, M. & Isola, A. M., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review