Research Output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Educational Sciences with an independent research grant (Eino Jutikkala Fund of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters). I also work as a part time post-doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä. My research field is in developmental psychology, and my research work is focused on the themes of life course transition to adutlhood, financial independence and agency. I teach at both above mentioned institutions.
Education information
PhD (psychology), 2015, Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä. Doctoral dis. accepted with distinction.
M.Soc.Sc. (sociology), 2008, Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä.
High school degree, 2002, The English School of Helsinki.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD (psychology)
External positions
Post-doctoral researcher, University of Jyväskylä
Sep 2015 → …Keywords
- 515 Psychology
- 5141 Sociology
- 5144 Social psychology
- 516 Educational sciences
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
Publications 2010 2018
Subjective financial situation and financial capability of young adults in Finland
Ranta, M. & Salmela-Aro, K., Nov 2018, In : International Journal of Behavioral Development. 42, 6, p. 525-534 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Yksin yliopistokaupungissa: opiskelijoiden yksinäisyyskokemukset elämänkulun tutkimusperinteen näkökulmasta
Välimäki, V., Ranta, M. A. M., Grönlund, H., Junttila, N. & Pessi, A. B., 2018, In : Nuorisotutkimus. 36, 3, p. 38-56 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Adolescents' preparedness and motivation across the transition to post-comprehensive education
Lazarides, R., Viljaranta, J., Ranta, M. & Salmela-Aro, K., Apr 2017, In : Contemporary Educational Psychology. 49, p. 151-159 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
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Young Adults’ Conceptions of the Sacred in Finland Today
Ranta, M. A. M., Pessi, A. B. & Grönlund, H., 2017, In : Young. 25, 1, p. 45-65 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Avoin tiede ja avoin koulutus? Opiskelijatutkimuksen vuosikirja 2016
Pihlajaniemi, S. (ed.), Haltia, N. (ed.), Ranta, M. (ed.), Saaranen-Kauppinen, A. (ed.) & Väänänen, I. (ed.), 2016, Helsinki: Opiskelun ja koulutuksen tutkimussäätiö Otus. 127 p. (Opiskelijatutkimuksen vuosikirja; vol. 2016)Research output: Book/Report › Anthology or special issue › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Projects 2000 2000
Mind Hub -tutkimusryhmä
Salmela-Aro, K., Upadyaya, K. M., Ranta, M., Vinni-Laakso, J., Tang, X., Mannerström, R., Maksniemi, E., Lappi, A. E., Nykanen, M., Järvinen, J. & Puukko, K. T.
03/01/2000 → …
Project: Research project
Finnish Educational Transitions Studies
Salmela-Aro, K., Ranta, M., Sortheix, F., Tuominen, H., Marttinen, E. & Mannerström, R.
Project: Research project
Activities 2005 2016
Persistence and satisfaction or extrinsic motivation - Connection of parents sosioeconomic status and students highest degree goals and personal study goals
Mette Ranta (Supervisor), Elina Emma Henriikka Ketonen (Co-supervisor), Kirsti Maaria Lonka (Co-supervisor)1 Jan 2016 → 31 Dec 2016
Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)
"Sukupuoli-identiteetti" Nuorten tutkijoiden jaoksen kevätseminaari
Mette Ranta (Member of organizing committee)28 May 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies Winter School on Humanities and Social Sciences
Mette Ranta (Attendee)2 Feb 2015 → 6 Feb 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Current research themes in methodologies, values and personality (PSY518)
Mette Ranta (Speaker: Presenter)6 May 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Käyttäytymistieteellisen tiedekunnan työelämätapahtuma
Mette Ranta (Speaker: Presenter)17 Mar 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars