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Imagining the data economy
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-04-25)
The digital environment is increasingly organised to transform aspects of people’s lives into data in order to make use of those data in the production of economic value. Data activism has emerged as one response to the ...
The choice is yours but it is politically tinged. The social correlates of political party preferences in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-04-18)
The present study investigates the significance of political party preferences in Finland by drawing upon two perspectives. Firstly, the research engages in the tradition of economic sociology, as one of its critical ...
Keeping up appropriate appearances - Physical appearance, social norms, and gender in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-12-18)
This dissertation examines the social norms concerning physical appearance and gender in Finland, and the variations among these norms in different contexts. This study elaborates on the importance of appearance and ...
Beauty for Sale - An Empirical Study of Appearance-Related Consumption in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2013-10-18)
This study examines appearance-related consumption in Finland. The theoretical portion discusses appearance-related consumption, on one hand from a consumer culture perspective, as both a possibility and responsibility for ...
Distorting mirror: Formation of party political sphere on social media in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-06-03)
In this dissertation, I assess interaction in social media as a novel mode of political participation and ask how are party politics extended within the social media public sphere in Finland during the 2010s. In this ...
Public attitudes on climate policy instruments: A comparative perspective in Europe
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-10-06)
The topic of this dissertation is to examine the influential factors on citizens’ climate policy attitudes from the comparative perspective. The study is based on four articles published between 2020 and 2023. The research ...
ICT Disparities In Finland - Access and Implications
(Turun yliopisto, 2013-06-07)
The Internet and other new information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become an integral part of most Western societies, from the perspective of both individuals and organizations. In this dissertation the ...
Consumer perceptions on meat consumption and the potential for reduction in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2024-06-07)
Runsas lihankulutus Suomessa ja muissa vauraissa maissa on muodostunut globaalisti monialaiseksi kestävyyshaasteeksi, jonka ratkaisuksi on esitetty selkeää kulutustason laskua nykyisestä. Kehityskulku on kuitenkin ollut ...
Compulsion for connection: Exploring problematic social media use
(Turun yliopisto, 2024-11-02)
Problematic social media use (PSMU) is characterized by compulsive and out of control use of social media platforms. PSMU is increasingly recognized as a significant issue with potential negative impacts on mental well-being ...
Now you see me, now you don't: A study of the relationship between internet anonymity and Finnish young people
(Turun yliopisto, 2015-08-21)