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 2018Fields of Science
- 515 Psychology
- 5141 Sociology
- 5144 Social psychology
- 516 Educational sciences
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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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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Finnish Home Economics Teachers Enabling Sustainability and Consumer Skills for Young People
Autio, M., Kortesalmi, M. M., Ranta, M., Sekki, S. & Kylkilahti, E., 2021, Proceedings of the Canadian Symposium XVI Issues and Directions for Home Economics/Family Studies/ Human Ecology Education February 27-28, 2021 Virtual Symposium. Bauer Edstrom, M. & Renwick, K. (eds.). Vancouver, B.C., Canada: University of British Columbia, p. 7-18 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
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What is above everything? Conceptions of the sacred among Finnish youth
Ranta, M., Grönlund, H. & Pessi, A. B., 2021, Good Teachers for Tomorrow's Schools: Purpose, Values, and Talents in Education. Kuusisto, E., Ubani, M., Nokelainen, P. & Toom, A. (eds.). Leiden: Brill, p. 111-128 18 p. (Moral Development and Citizenship Education; vol. 16).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Perhe- ja yksilötekijöiden yhteys itsenäisesti asuvien nuorten taloudelliseen eriarvoisuuteen
Ranta, M. & Raijas, A., 2020, In: Nuorisotutkimus. 38, 4, p. 37-51 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood Member Spotlight
Ranta, M., Sep 2020, Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood.Research output: Other contribution
Open Access
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Learning to be digital consumers. How to improve young people’s financial skills in a technologically driven consumer society?
Wilska, T., Lonka, K., Kalmi, P., Ahonen, A. K., Ranta, M., Kruskopf, M., Lammassaari, H. M. W., Makkonen, J. & Talvio, M.
19/06/2019 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research project
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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
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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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EARLI 2021 Conference 23.-27.8.2021
M Marilla Kortesalmi (Speaker), Minna Autio (Speaker) & Mette Ranta (Speaker)
24 Aug 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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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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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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Esitys, Takuusäätiö, Vuokra-asukkaiden talousongelmien ehkäiseminen (ASTA-hanke), ASTA-kehittämispäivät: ”Teoriaa ja käytäntöä".
Mette Ranta (Speaker)
23 Mar 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Doctoral thesis supervision, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Mette Ranta (Supervisor)
2020 → …Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
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