Friederike Köhler

Postdoctoral Researcher
Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department / Division
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Room number
Email
friederike.f.kohler@jyu.fi
Postal address
Seminaarinkatu 15
Fields of science
6131 Theatre, dance, music, other performing arts
515 Psychology

Research interests

My research delves into the interplay between music engagement, health, and well-being.

I am particularly fascinated with the nuances and complexities within this relationship. For instance, what are the differences between listening to music and actively making it? Under what circumstances does music become adaptive or maladaptive for health and well-being? What are the underlying mechanisms at play?

Additionally, I explore the connection between music and experiences with climate change, as well as pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. Is there a link between listening to certain types of music and our feelings and thoughts about the ecological crisis? How do people use music to regulate their emotions and fears about the environment?

Publications

Publication
2025

Psychology of Music.
Koehler, Friederike
Silverman, Michael J
Riegelman, Amy
Abbazio, Jessica M
Saarikallio, Suvi
Publication
2025

Empirical Studies of the Arts.
Ansani, Alessandro
Koehler, Friederike
Giombini, Lisa
Hämäläinen, Matias
Meng, Chen
Marini, Marco
Saarikallio, Suvi
Publication
2025

Memory.
Burunat, Iballa
Mavrolampados, Anastasios
Duman, Deniz
Koehler, Friederike
Saarikallio, Suvi Helina
Luck, Geoff
Toiviainen, Petri
Publication
2025

Educational Psychology.
Feldhaus, Michael
Koehler, Friederike
Schurig, Eva
Saarikallio, Suvi
Kreutz, Gunter
Publication
2025

PeerJ.
Danso, Andrew
Ehlert, Mareike
Koehler, Friederike
Kirk, Rory
Natarajan, Nandhini
Wright, Shannon Eilyce
Timmers, Renee
Saarikallio, Suvi
Publication
2025

JMIR Human Factors.
Danso, Andrew
Kekäläinen, Tiia
Koehler, Friederike
Knittle, Keegan
Nijhuis, Patti
Burunat, Iballa
Neto, Pedro
Mavrolampados, Anastasios
Randall, William M.
Hansen, Niels Chr
Ansani, Alessandro
Rantalainen, Timo
Alluri, Vinoo
Hartmann, Martin
Schaefer, Rebecca S.
Ihalainen, Johanna K.
Rousi, Rebekah
Agres, Kat R.
MacRitchie, Jennifer
Toiviainen, Petri
Saarikallio, Suvi
Chastin, Sebastien
Luck, Geoff
Publication
2025

Scientific Reports.
Toiviainen, Petri
Hartmann, Martín
Koehler, Friederike
Publication
2025

Educational Psychology Review.
Ehlert, Mareike
Grunschel, Carola
Koehler, Friederike
Publication
2024

npj digital medicine.
Schäfer, Sarah K.
von Boros, Lisa
Schaubruch, Lea M.
Kunzler, Angela M.
Lindner, Saskia
Koehler, Friederike
Werner, Tabea
Zappalà, Federico
Helmreich, Isabella
Wessa, Michèle
Lieb, Klaus
Tüscher, Oliver
Publication
2024

Memory and Cognition.
Vigl, Julia
Koehler, Friederike
Henning, Heike

Research groups

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Research group

Sound Science Lab

The Sound Science Lab advances research at the intersection of the creative and brain sciences to elucidate how we perceive, understand, and experience music in daily life and applied contexts.
Research group

Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain

The Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain studies music as a multimodal human experience and as a versatile engine of change, throughout the life span and in health and disease.

Projects

Project

Stress & music listening

Music listening for stress relief: a multi-method study
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Project

Music, Sports Performance and Physical Activity (MPACT)

This project aims to explore the use of music during sports performance and physical activity.
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Project

Leisure time activities and well-being (ACTWELL)

Studying the mental health benefits of music and sports engagement.
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (MMBB) team gathering in June 2022
Project

Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain 2022-2029

The Center of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body, and Brain investigates music as a multimodal experience and a versatile force for change throughout the lifespan.