I am a senior lecturer, Ph.D., Adjunct professor (health promotion, especially school context). My research centers on the area of health promoting schools. Additionally, I am active in pedagogical research. I have expertise in intervention research, mixed methods methodology, and participatory approaches in research. Currently, I hold the Chair of Schools for Health in Europe network research group.
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Internet, studying and daily rhythm: health symptoms among higher education students
Rouvinen, Hanna; Sormunen, Marjorita; Kunttu, Kristina; Turunen, Hannele. 2023. International journal of adolescent medicine and health. 35: 219-226 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Internetin käyttö ja terveyskäyttäytyminen korkeakouluopiskelijoilla
Rouvinen, Hanna; Sormunen, Marjorita; Lagström, Hanna; Kunttu, Kristina; Turunen, Hannele. 2023. Sosiaalilääketieteellinen aikakauslehti. 60: 72-87 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Promotive and risk factors for children's mental health-Finnish municipal policymakers' and leading officeholders' views
Savolainen, Outi; Sormunen, Marjorita; Turunen, Hannele. 2023. Health promotion international. 38: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Developing School Health Promotion Through Research: An Example of a Participatory Action Research Project
Sormunen, Marjorita. Teoksessa: Potvin, L; Jourdan, D, 2022. Global Handbook of Health Promotion Research, Vol. 1. s. 313-326. Springer A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Health promoting schools and COVID-19: preparing for the future
Sormunen, Marjorita; Lattke, Lynda; Leksy, Karina; Dadaczynski, Kevin; Sakellari, Evanthia; Velasco, Veronica; Borzucka-sitkiewicz, Katarzyna; Miranda-velasco, María J; Rabaglietti, Emanuela; Rosário, Rafaela. 2022. Scandinavian journal of public health. 50: 655-659 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Social-, health care and rehabilitation educators’ competence: a cross-sectional study
Mikkonen, K; Sorvari, PL; Kuivila, H; Sjögren, T; Korpi, H; Koskinen, C; Koskinen, M; Koivula, M; Koskimäki, M; Lähteenmäki, ML; Saaranen, T; Sormunen, M; Salminen, L; Mäki-Hakola, H; Wallin, O; Tuomikoski, AM; Holopainen, A; Kääriäinen, M. 2022. Scandinavian journal of educational research. [Published online: 27 Oct 2022]: 1-13 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
The Appearance of Digital Competence in the Work of Health Sciences Educators
Pajari, Juha; Sormunen, Marjorita; Salminen, Leena; Vauhkonen, Anneli; Aura, Suvi; Koskinen, Monika; Mikkonen, Kristina; Kääriäinen, Maria; Saaranen, Terhi. 2022. Cin: computers informatics nursing. 40: 624-632 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Understanding perspectives on health-promoting behaviours among older adults with hypertension
Chantakeeree, Chonticha; Sormunen, Marjorita; Jullamate, Pornchai; Turunen, Hannele. 2022. International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being. 17: 1-13 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Enhancing social and health care educators’ competence in digital pedagogy: A pilot study of educational intervention
Ryhtä, Iina; Elonen, Imane; Hiekko, Mari; Katajisto, Jouko; Saaranen, Terhi; Sormunen, Marjorita; Mikkonen, Kristina; Kääriäinen, Maria; Sjögren, Tuulikki; Korpi, Hilkka; Salminen, Leena. 2021. Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare. 13: 302-314 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Factors Affecting Quality of Life among Older Adults with Hypertension in Urban and Rural Areas in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study
Chantakeeree, Chonticha; Sormunen, Marjorita; Estola, Matti; Jullamate, Pornchai; Turunen, Hannele. 2021. International journal of aging and human development. 95: 222–244 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research