Department of Social Sciences - News

Information and its reliability play a crucial role in shaping people’s sense of security and capacity to act in various crises and conflicts, says Tiina Sotkasiira, the University of Eastern Finland’s newly appointed Professor of Social and Public Policy.

A new study explored who are most likely to adopt and actively use digital well-being apps in North Savo, finding that app engagement was, ultimately, most active among those with highest life satisfaction.

Seeing people with care needs as a burden dominates the discourse around older adults, Professor Elisa Tiilikainen says.

A recent study found that newspaper images of home care tend to paint a picture of efficient care workers in a hectic work environment, while portraying older clients as passive recipients of care.

The project aims at enhancing the development and sustainability of the social work profession in Nepal.

Rector Tapio Määttä has appointed the Heads and Deputy Heads of Departments and Schools of the faculties. The Head and Deputy Heads of UEF Law School was appointed by Vice Rector Jussi Pihlajamäki.

An autoethnographic study explored how communication and encounters with healthcare professionals influenced one patient’s sense of control during her treatment journey.

The degree programme consists of studies in sociology and social policy.

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has granted 2.8 million euros of funding to four new Academy Projects and one new Academy Research Fellow at the University of Eastern Finland.

Older home care clients perceive themselves as capable individuals who can cope despite having daily needs for help and assistance, a new study from UEF shows.