Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Educational Sciences in the Strategic Research Council founded DigiConsumers research consortium. I have also worked as post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty with an independent research grant (Eino Jutikkala Fund of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters). 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.
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.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD (psychology)
External positions
Post-doctoral researcher, University of Jyväskylä
Sep 2015 → Jun 2018
Fields of Science
- 516 Educational sciences
- 515 Psychology
- 5141 Sociology
- 5144 Social psychology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Entrepreneurship as a Neglected Pitfall in Future Finnish Teachers’ Readiness to Teach 21st Century Competencies and Financial Literacy: Expectancies, Values, and Capability
Ranta, M., Kruskopf, M., Kortesalmi, M. M., Kalmi, P. & Lonka, K., 4 Jul 2022, In: Education Sciences. 12, 7, 21 p., 463.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Osaamista omaan elämään ja kiinnittymistä yhteiskuntaan – nuorten kokemuksia koulun talousopetuksesta
Kortesalmi, M. M., Autio, M., Ranta, M. & Huiku, L., 23 Jun 2022, In: Nuorisotutkimus. 40, 2, p. 24-40 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The Roles of Social-Emotional Skills in Students' Academic and Life Success: A Multi-Informant and Multicohort Perspective
Guo, J., Tang, X., Marsh, H. W., Parker, P. D., Basarkod, G., Sahdra, B., Ranta, M. & Salmela-Aro, K., 6 Jun 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Evolving Financial Capability of Vulnerable Consumers in Day-to-Day Practices
Kortesalmi, M. M., Autio, M. & Ranta, M., 2021, 2021 AFCPE Symposium (The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education) PROCEEDINGS November 15 – 19, 2021. Betz-Hamilton, A. (ed.). The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education, p. 131-143 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
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Financial Behaviour Under Economic Strain in Different Age Groups: Predictors and Change Across 20 Years
Silinskas, G., Ranta, M. & Wilska, T-A., Jun 2021, In: Journal of Consumer Policy. 44, 2, p. 235-257 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Learning to be digital consumers. How to improve young people’s financial skills in a technologically driven consumer society?
Abdulhamed, R., Halonen, N., Kruskopf, M., Lammassaari, H. M. W., Leiman, K., Nissinen, T. S., Ranta, M., Talvio, M., Vedenpää, I. E. A., Ahonen, A. K., Kalmi, P., Lonka, K., Makkonen, J. & Wilska, T.
Suomen Akatemia Projektilaskutus
01/06/2019 → 28/02/2023
Project: Suomen Akatemia: : STN ohjelma
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Mind Hub -tutkimusryhmä
Salmela-Aro, K., Upadyaya, K. M., Ranta, M., Vinni-Laakso, J., Tang, Docent (Associate Professor), X., Mannerström, R., Maksniemi, E., Lappi, A. E., Nykanen, M., Järvinen, J. & Puukko, K. T.
03/01/2000 → …
Project: Research project
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Finnish Educational Transitions Studies
Salmela-Aro, K., Ranta, M., Sortheix, F., Tuominen, H., Marttinen, E. & Mannerström, R.
Project: Research project
Activities
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Frontiers in Psychology (Journal)
Mette Ranta (Member of editorial board)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of research journal
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Finnish Home Economics Teachers as Consumer and Sustainability Educators – “Every lesson through the ecological lenses... we don't sprinkle the bills in the sewer or in the compost
Minna Autio (Speaker), M Marilla Kortesalmi (Speaker), Mette Ranta (Speaker), Eliisa Kylkilahti (Speaker) & Sanna Sekki (Speaker)
27 Feb 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Emerging adulthood (Journal)
Mette Ranta (Editor)
2021 → 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of research journal
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Nuorisotutkimus (Journal)
Mette Ranta (Member of editorial board)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editor of research journal
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Nuorisotutkimuspäivät 2021 / Annual Conference on Youth Studies 2021
M Marilla Kortesalmi (Attendee), Mette Ranta (Attendee) & Minna Autio (Attendee)
4 Nov 2021 → 5 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press / Media
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Magazine interview, Affärsmagasinet Forum
10/03/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Newspaper article interview, Helsingin Sanomat
09/01/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media