Completed doctoral theses – Gerontology Research Center

University of Jyväskylä

Karppinen, Jari. 2023. Menopause, Physical Activity, and Whole-Body Metabolism with an Emphasis on Resting Energy Expenditure, Fat Oxidation, and Serum Metabolome. (sport medicine)
Juppi, Hanna-Kaarina. 2023. Associations of the menopausal transition with body composition : examining the influence of hormonal changes, muscle RNA signaling and lifestyle habits. (gerontology and public health)
Juntunen, Kristiina. 2023. Assessment of carers’ coping and the effects of rehabilitation on coping and quality of life. (gerontology and public health)
Tirkkonen, Anna. 2023. Cognitive and physical functions among middle-aged and older people: A special emphasis on executive functions and walking. (gerontology and public health)
Leppä, Heidi. 2022. Walking modifications as facilitators of mobility in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Savikangas, Tiina. 2022. Physical activity among community-dwelling older adults : relationships with body composition and physical capacity, and the effects of physical and cognitive training, multimorbidity patterns, and executive functions. (gerontology and public health)
Bondarev, Dmitriy. 2022. The role of physical activity in the relationship between menopausal status, physical performance and mental well-being. (gerontology and public health)
Joensuu, Laura. 2022. Longitudinal study on physical fitness characteristics in adolescents with special reference to the determinants of change and associations with perceived health. (sports and exercise medicine)
Palmgren, Lotta. 2021. Associations of sleep characteristics and fatigue with physical activity patterns and unmet physical activity need in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Koivunen, Kaisa. 2021. Resilience in old age : physical performance and psychosocial factors in changing sociohistorical contexts and as resources in adversities. (gerontology and public health)
Suominen, Tuuli. 2021. Adaptive responses of aging bone to physical exercise : masters athletes and patients with hip fracture as a research model. (gerontology and public health)
Keskinen, Kirsi. 2021. Features of the physical environment, walking difficulty, and physical activity in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Siltanen, Sini. 2020. Psychological resources as modifiers of the association between mobility decline and activity in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Khoda, Sher-E. 2020. NGOs’ Capacity Building and Mission Drift : Commercialization of Microfinance Programs and Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh. (social and public policy)
Leinonen, Emilia. 2020. Locating adult foster care – adult foster care for older people in between of formal and informal. (social and public policy)
Koskinen, Veera. 2020. Building skills for lifelong wellness: An empirical study on the wellness-oriented lifestyle. (sociology)
Polku, Hannele. 2020. Associations of hearing difficulties, life-space mobility, quality of life and depressive symptoms among older adults. (gerontology and public health)
Vasara, Paula. 2020. Exigencies and choices – narratives of older people’s housing paths. (social and public policy)
Kekäläinen, Tiia. 2019. Leisure activities and well-being in midlife and older age with special reference to physical activity and resistance training. (gerontology and public health)
Kangas, Reeta. 2018. Aging and microRNA messaging : associations with systemic estrogen levels and physical performance. (gerontology and public health)
Poranen-Clark, Taina. 2018. Relationship between cognitive performance and mobility over the life course. (gerontology and public health)
Riikonen, Merja. 2018. The experiences of technology as part of daily life of people with dementia – security or intrusion. (gerontology and public health)
Pynnönen, Katja. 2017. Social engagement, mood, and mortality in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Tsai, Li-Tang. 2017. Walking, physical activity and life-space mobility among older people. (gerontology and public health)
Saajanaho, Milla. 2016. Personal goals in old age : relationships with resources in life, exercise activity, and life-space mobility. (gerontology and public health)
Äijö, Marja. 2015. Active people live longer: physical activity, heart diseases and all-cause mortality among older people. (gerontology and public health)
Eronen, Johanna. 2015. Disparities in physical activity in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Salpakoski, Anu. 2014. Mobility recovery after hip fracture and effects of a multi-component home-based rehabilitation program. (gerontology and public health)
Lihavainen, Katri. 2012. Mobility limitation, balance impairment and musculoskeletal pain among people aged ≥75 years: a study with a comprehensive geriatric intervention. (gerontology and public health)
Pakkala, Inka. 2012. Depressive symptoms, sense of coherence, physical activity and genetic factors among older people. (gerontology and public health)
Pöllänen, Eija. 2011. Regulation of gene expression and steroidogenesis in skeletal muscle of postmenopausal women: with emphasis on the effects of hormone replacement and power training. (gerontology and public health)
Rantakokko, Merja. 2011. Outdoor environment, mobility decline and quality of life among older people. (gerontology and public health)
Nivala, Sirkka. 2010. Disabled war veterans and experiential ageing. Finnish disabled war veterans and their experience of the course of their lives and growing older. (gerontology and public health)
Ronkainen, Paula. 2010. Towards powerful old age: association between hormone replacement therapy and skeletal muscle. (gerontology and public health)
Kulmala, Jenni. 2010. Visual acuity in relation to functional performance, falls and mortality in old age. (gerontology and public health)
Korhonen, Marko T. 2009. Effects of aging and training on sprint performance, muscle structure and contractile function in athletes. (gerontology and public health)
Bonsdorff, Mikaela von. 2009. Physical activity as a predictor of disability and social and health service use in older people. (gerontology and public health)
Portegijs, Erja. 2008. Asymmetrical lower-limb muscle strenght deficit in older people. (gerontology and public health)
Lyyra, Tiina-Mari. 2006. Predictors of mortality in old age : contribution of self-rated health, physical functions, life satisfaction and social support on survival among older people. (gerontology and public health)
Rautio, Nina. 2006. A follow-up and cross-country comparison study on socio-economic position and its relationship to functional capacity in elderly people. (gerontology and public health)
Tiikkainen, Pirjo. 2006. Loneliness in old age – a follow-up study of determinants of emotional and social loneliness. (gerontology and public health)
Pajala, Satu. 2006. Postural balance and susceptibility to falls in older women: genetic and environmental influences in single and dual task situations. (gerontology and public health)
Palomäki, Sirkka-Liisa. 2004. Relation to ageing: elderly women as narrators and constructors of their lives. (gerontology and public health)
Kallinen, Mauri. 2004. Cardiovascular benefits and potential hazards of physical exercise in elderly people. (gerontology and public health)
Lampinen, Päivi. 2004. Activity and mobility as associates and predictors of mental well-being among older adults. (gerontology and public health)
Ranta, Sari. 2004. The progress of aging processes – a 5- and 10-year follow-up study of the changes in anthropometrical characteristics and physical and cognitive capacities among 75-year old persons. (gerontology and public health)
Rauhasalo, Anneli. 2003. Care-time shortens – home beckons. Short term surgical procedures as experienced by elderly patients. (gerontology and public health)
Leinonen, Raija. 2002. Self-rated health in old age: a follow-up study of changes and determinants. (gerontology and public health)
Helin, Satu. 2000. Functional decline and the process of compensation in elderly people. (gerontology and public health)