Arto O. Salonen
Professor
Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
My research integrates interdisciplinary interests in humans and nature at different scales, focusing on social change for flourishing life.
I work as a professor of social pedagogy, especially sustainable well-being, at the University of Eastern Finland, and lead the SISU consortium and Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Education Pilot. I am also a member of the RESOURCE Research Community (Sustainable Resource Society: Circular Economy, Energy and Raw Materials). I have a membership in the Finnish Expert Panel for Sustainable Development which brings science closer to society. In addition, I am an adjunct professor at the following universities:
– University of Helsinki (education),
– Finnish National Defence University (sustainable development), and
– University of Eastern Finland (research for ecosocial well-being).
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Väkivallan haavoittavuus ja toimijuuden muutos lähisuhdeväkivallan kohteena olleiden kirjoituksissa
Husso, Marita; Linner Matikka, Johanna; Makkonen, Teija; Salonen, Arto O, 2026, Sosiaalilääketieteellinen aikakauslehti, 63, 1, 37-47. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Assessing the effectiveness of Finland’s sustainable development policy to facilitate a sustainability transition
Lyytimäki, Jari; Kentala-Lehtonen, Johanna; Halme, Minna; Linnanen, Lassi; Mönkkönen, Mikko; Ratinen, Ilkka; Salonen, Arto O; Soini, Katriina; Soininen, Niko; Teperi, Anna-Maria; Toivanen, Reetta, 2025, Discover sustainability, 6, 751. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Herkkyys työelämässä: oman ainutlaatuisuuden hyödyntämistä vai ulkopuolelle ajautumista?
Airaksinen, Anne; Ollila, Seija; Salonen, Arto O., 2025, Työelämän tutkimus, 23, 1, 4-27. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
How do winter conditions affect passengers’ intentions to use shared autonomous vehicles?
Launonen, Petri; Liimatainen, Heikki; Salonen, Arto O, 2025, Transportation research part f: traffic psychology and behaviour, 113, 386-408. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Qualities of Successful Career Transitions in Finland
Unkari-Virtanen, Leena; Onnismaa, Jussi; Salonen, Arto O, 2025, Journal of employment counseling, 62, 3, 130-140. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Sivistysyhteiskunnan idea
Salonen, Arto O, 2025, 282-291. E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Uudistuva opettajuus ilmenee monenlaisena rauhan rakentamisena
Salonen, Arto O., 2025, Holma, Silja; Laininen, Erkka; Joutsenvirta, Maria, Planetaarinen opettajuus ja oppiminen: työkirja kestävän tulevaisuuden rakentajille, 42. D2 Article in a professional book (incl. an introduction by the editor) -
“Nature is my tacit partner”: professional partnership in decision-making between Finnish regenerative farmers and nature
Sädeharju, Soja; Höyssä, Maria; Salonen, Arto O., 2025, Agriculture and human values, 43, 1, 2. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Artificial intelligence literacy in sustainable development: A learning experiment in higher education
Alamäki, Ari; Nyberg, Crister; Kimberley, Anna; Salonen, Arto O, 2024, Frontiers in education, 9, 1343406. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Neighbourhood cohesion
Salonen, Arto O., 2024, Vaattovaara, Mari; Jännes, Jussi; Posti, Mikko, Towards more sustainable residential areas: Indicators of neighbourhood and block sustainability, 47-51. B2 Book section