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Jaana Viljaranta

Jaana Viljaranta

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Learning motivation research

School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty

jaana.viljaranta@uef.fi | +358 50 325 6093

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Research groups

Motivation, learning, and well-being (MoLeWe UEF) 01.01.2020 -

Projects

Making the grade but feeling exhausted? Developmental and situational dynamics of motivation, perfectionism, and academic well-being across secondary education 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2027
Successful beginning for school career: the role of temperament and teacher-student interaction Finished 01.09.2018 - 31.08.2023
University students' motivation and well-being during and after the COVID-19 pandemic 01.04.2020 - 31.12.2030

Keywords

adolescents children educational pathways learning motivation skill development teacher-student interaction temperament

Publications

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Relationship between science teachers’ teaching motivations and career development aspirations
Kang, Jingoo; Viljaranta, Jaana; George, Sindu; Jäppinen, Ilpo. 2024. European journal of teacher education. [Epub ahead of print 05 Feb 2024]: 1-18
Career entry motivations and teaching perceptions of science preservice teachers: a comparison of trends between Finland and South Korea
Kang, Jingoo; Kim, Heekyong; Lee, Bongwoo; Tolppanen, Sakari; Viljaranta, Jaana; George, Sindu. 2023. International journal of science education. [Epub ahead of print 18 Dec 2023]: 1-19
Developmental trajectories of school-beginners' ability self-concept, intrinsic value and performance in mathematics
Niemivirta, Markku; Tapola, Anna; Tuominen, Heta; Viljaranta, Jaana. 2023. British journal of educational psychology. 2024; 94: 441-459
Mikä on sopivaa, mikä ei? Nuorten näkemyksiä peliraivosta
Kahila, Juho; Kahila, Sanni; Piispa-Hakala, Satu; Viljaranta, Jaana; Vartiainen, Henriikka. 2023. Nuorisotutkimus. 41: 4-15
Student engagement profiles and the role of support in general upper secondary education
Söderholm, Fiia; Viljaranta, Jaana; Tuominen, Heta; Lappalainen, Kristiina; Holopainen, Leena. 2023. Learning and individual differences. 104:
Tavoitteet ja huolet koronapandemian aikana: Perfektionistiset taipumukset opiskelustressin ja siitä selviämisen selittäjänä
Tuominen, Heta; Hirvonen, Riikka; Juntunen, Henriikka; Viljaranta, Jaana; Niemivirta, Markku. 2023. Kasvatus. 54: 5-22
Feeling exhausted and isolated? The connections between university students’ remote teaching and learning experiences, motivation, and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Juntunen, Henriikka; Tuominen, Heta; Viljaranta, Jaana; Hirvonen, Riikka; Toom, Auli; Niemivirta, Markku. 2022. Educational psychology. 42: 1241-1262
Gamer rage—Children’s perspective on issues impacting losing one’s temper while playing digital games
Kahila, Juho; Viljaranta, Jaana; Kahila, Sanni; Piispa-Hakala, Satu; Vartiainen, Henriikka. 2022. International journal of child-computer interaction. 33:
Introducing the DYNAMICS framework of moment-to-moment development in achievement motivation
Moeller, Julia; Viljaranta, Jaana; Tolvanen, Asko; Kracke, Bärbel; Dietrich, Julia. 2022. Learning and instruction. 81:
Maternal homework approach and adolescents’ academic skills: The mediating role of task values
Silinskas, Gintautas; Viljaranta, Jaana; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina. 2022. Frontiers in education. 7:
Opettajien puhe aggressiivisesti käyttäytyvinä pidetyistä oppilaista
Liukko, Laura; Viljaranta, Jaana; Hakkarainen, Airi. 2022. Oppimisen ja oppimisvaikeuksien erityislehti. 32: 80-97
Students’ self-efficacy in self-regulation together with behavioural and emotional strengths: investigating their self-perceptions
Ikävalko, Minna; Sointu, Erkko; Lambert, Matthew C; Viljaranta, Jaana. 2022. European journal of special needs education. 38: 558-572
The development of school and sports task values among adolescent athletes: The role of gender
Viljaranta, Jaana; Aunola, Kaisa; Tolvanen, Asko; Ryba, Tatiana V.. 2022. Current psychology. [Published: 09 March 2022]: 1-10
The development of school burnout in general upper secondary education: the role of support and schoolwork difficulties
Söderholm, Fiia; Lappalainen, Kristiina; Holopainen, Leena; Viljaranta, Jaana. 2022. Educational psychology. 42: 607-625
Yliopisto-opiskelijoiden motivaatioprofiilit koronapandemian aikana ja toiveet opetuksen toteuttamisesta jatkossa
Tuominen, Heta; Pikkarainen, Paavo; Hirvonen, Riikka; Juntunen, Henriikka; Viljaranta, Jaana; Niemivirta, Markku. 2022. Kasvatus. 53: 547-552
Disentangling objective characteristics of learning situations from subjective perceptions thereof, using an experience sampling method design
Moeller, Julia; Dietrich, Julia; Viljaranta, Jaana; Kracke, Bärbel. 2020. Frontline learning research. 8: 63-84
Investigating bidirectional links between the quality of teacher-child relationships and children's interest and pre-academic skills in literacy and math
Pakarinen, Eija; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina; Viljaranta, Jaana; von Suchodoletz, Antje. 2020. Child development. 2021; 92: 388-407
Temperamentally inhibited children are at risk for poorer maths performance: self-concept as mediator
Viljaranta, Jaana; Aunola, Kaisa; Mullola, Sari; Luonua, Marjaana; Tuomas, Anne; Nurmi, Jari-Erik. 2020. Social psychology of education. 23: 641-651
The impact of children's socioemotional development on parenting styles: the moderating effect of social withdrawal
Zarra-Nezhad, Maryam; Viljaranta, Jaana; Sajaniemi, Nina; Aunola, Kaisa; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina. 2020. Early child development and care. [Published online: 21 Oct 2020]: 1-13
Classroom effect on primary school students' self-concept in literacy and mathematics
Vasalampi, Kati; Pakarinen, Eija; Torppa, Minna; Viljaranta, Jaana; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija. 2019. European journal of psychology of education. [Epub ahead of print 26 Nov 2019]: -
In-the-Moment Profiles of Expectancies, Task Values, and Costs
Dietrich, J; Moeller, J; Guo, J; Viljaranta, J; Kracke, B. 2019. Frontiers in psychology. 10: 1662
Ylioppilastutkinnon, tavoiteorientaatioiden ja muiden motivaatiotekijöiden yhteys luokanopettajakoulutukseen hakeneiden menestymiseen vakava-valintakokeessa
Metsäpelto, R-L; Viljaranta, J; Tuominen, H; Aunola, K; Poikkeus, A-M; Mullola, S. 2019. Kasvatus. 50: 136-148
Maternal homework assistance and children's task-persistent behavior in elementary school
Viljaranta, Jaana; Silinskas, Gintautas; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina; Hirvonen, Riikka; Pakarinen, Eija; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija; Nurmi, Jari-Erik. 2018. Learning and instruction. 56: 54-63
Oppiaineiden arvostukset: tärkeää, hyödyllistä, kiinnostavaa vai kuormittavaa
Viljaranta, Jaana; Tuominen, Heta. Teoksessa: Salmela-Aro, Katariina(toim.) , 2018. Motivaatio ja oppiminen. s. 99-120. Santalahti-kustannus
Teacher ability evaluation and changes in elementary student profiles of motivation and performance in mathematics
Lazarides, Rebecca; Viljaranta, Jaana; Aunola, Kaisa; Nurmi, Jari-Erik. 2018. Learning and individual differences. 67: 245-258
The role of mothers' beliefs in students' self-concept of ability development
Pesu, Laura; Aunola, Kaisa; Viljaranta, Jaana; Hirvonen, Riikka; Kiuru, Noona. 2018. Learning and individual differences. 65: 230-240
The role of parental affection and psychological control in adolescent athletes' symptoms of school and sport burnout during the transition to upper secondary school
Aunola, Kaisa; Sorkkila, Matilda; Viljaranta, Jaana; Tolvanen, Asko; Ryba, Tatiana V. 2018. Journal of adolescence. 69: 140-149
Adolescents' preparedness and motivation across the transition to post-comprehensive education
Lazarides Rebecca, Viljaranta Jaana, Ranta Mette, Salmela-Aro Katariina. 2017. Contemporary educational psychology. 49: 151-159
Direct and indirect effects of self-concept of ability on math skills
Cai Dan, Viljaranta Jaana, Georgiou George K. 2017. Learning and individual differences. 61: 51-58
Haastava oppilas hyötyy rajoista
Viljaranta Jaana, Aunola Kaisa, Mullola Sari, Virkkala Johanna, Hirvonen Riikka, Pakarinen Eija, Nurmi Jari-Erik. 2017. Oppimisen ja oppimisvaikeuksien erityislehti. : 14-24
Odotusarvoteoria - odotusten ja arvostusten vaikutus oppimismotivaatioon
Viljaranta Jaana. Teoksessa: Salmela-Aro Katariina, Nurmi Jari-Erik(toim.) , 2017. Mikä meitä liikuttaa. Motivaatiopsykologian perusteet. s. 66-79. Santalahti-kustannus
Young people's motivational profiles and relations to well-being and educational aspirations: A person-oriented approach
Tuominen Heta, Viljaranta Jaana, Salmela-Aro Katariina. Teoksessa: Schoon Ingrid, Silbereisen Rainer K(toim.) , 2017. Pathways to Adulthood: Educational opportunities, motivation and attainment in times of social change. s. 154-172. UCL press
Situational expectancies and task values: Associations with students' effort
Dietrich Julia, Viljaranta Jaana, Moeller Julia, Kracke Bärbel. 2016. Learning and instruction. 47: 53-64

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Relationship between science teachers’ teaching motivations and career development aspirations

Career entry motivations and teaching perceptions of science preservice teachers: a comparison of trends between Finland and South Korea

Developmental trajectories of school-beginners' ability self-concept, intrinsic value and performance in mathematics

Mikä on sopivaa, mikä ei? Nuorten näkemyksiä peliraivosta

Student engagement profiles and the role of support in general upper secondary education

Tavoitteet ja huolet koronapandemian aikana: Perfektionistiset taipumukset opiskelustressin ja siitä selviämisen selittäjänä

Feeling exhausted and isolated? The connections between university students’ remote teaching and learning experiences, motivation, and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gamer rage—Children’s perspective on issues impacting losing one’s temper while playing digital games

Introducing the DYNAMICS framework of moment-to-moment development in achievement motivation

Maternal homework approach and adolescents’ academic skills: The mediating role of task values

Opettajien puhe aggressiivisesti käyttäytyvinä pidetyistä oppilaista

Students’ self-efficacy in self-regulation together with behavioural and emotional strengths: investigating their self-perceptions

The development of school and sports task values among adolescent athletes: The role of gender

The development of school burnout in general upper secondary education: the role of support and schoolwork difficulties

Yliopisto-opiskelijoiden motivaatioprofiilit koronapandemian aikana ja toiveet opetuksen toteuttamisesta jatkossa

Disentangling objective characteristics of learning situations from subjective perceptions thereof, using an experience sampling method design

Investigating bidirectional links between the quality of teacher-child relationships and children's interest and pre-academic skills in literacy and math

Temperamentally inhibited children are at risk for poorer maths performance: self-concept as mediator

The impact of children's socioemotional development on parenting styles: the moderating effect of social withdrawal

Classroom effect on primary school students' self-concept in literacy and mathematics

In-the-Moment Profiles of Expectancies, Task Values, and Costs

Ylioppilastutkinnon, tavoiteorientaatioiden ja muiden motivaatiotekijöiden yhteys luokanopettajakoulutukseen hakeneiden menestymiseen vakava-valintakokeessa

Maternal homework assistance and children's task-persistent behavior in elementary school

Oppiaineiden arvostukset: tärkeää, hyödyllistä, kiinnostavaa vai kuormittavaa

Teacher ability evaluation and changes in elementary student profiles of motivation and performance in mathematics

The role of mothers' beliefs in students' self-concept of ability development

The role of parental affection and psychological control in adolescent athletes' symptoms of school and sport burnout during the transition to upper secondary school

Adolescents' preparedness and motivation across the transition to post-comprehensive education

Direct and indirect effects of self-concept of ability on math skills

Haastava oppilas hyötyy rajoista

Odotusarvoteoria - odotusten ja arvostusten vaikutus oppimismotivaatioon

Young people's motivational profiles and relations to well-being and educational aspirations: A person-oriented approach

Situational expectancies and task values: Associations with students' effort