Winning in the Long Run

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Research group type
Research group
Core fields of research
Physical activity, health and wellbeing
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Department
Department of Psychology

Research group description

The research group is a transdisciplinary team with expertise in critical psychology, sport and performance psychology, sport sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, and cultural developmental psychology. We actively collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the sport sector to address pressing sociocultural and structural issues that significantly impact the life course development of athletes. Our overarching objective is to facilitate learning and the transfer of knowledge across various social layers, thereby fostering progressive social change. Through our research actions, we are committed to supporting women and gender fluid athletes to thrive throughout their athletic journey, ensuring they have the necessary resources and opportunities for meaningful life design, holistic wellbeing, and equitable career development.

Publications

Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Heikura, Enni E.
Aunola, Kaisa
Tolvanen, Asko
Selänne, Harri
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2024

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
McDougall, Michael
Saarinen, Milla
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2024
Available through Open Access

International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sääksi, Pauliina
Saarinen, Milla
Aunola, Kaisa
Korpela, Mika
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2023
Available through Open Access

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Saarinen, Milla
Bertram, Raymond
Aunola, Kaisa
Pankkonen, Julia
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2023
Available through Open Access

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
Heikura, Enni E.
Aunola, Kaisa
Tolvanen, Asko
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Selänne, Harri
Publication
2023
Available through Open Access

Current Psychology
Viljaranta, Jaana
Aunola, Kaisa
Tolvanen, Asko
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2023
Available through Open Access

Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Ojala, Juulia
Nikander, Aku
Aunola, Kaisa
De Palo, Jessica
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2023
Available through Open Access

Liikunta ja tiede
Joronen, Elina
Aunola, Kaisa
Nikander, Aku
Sorkkila, Matilda
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2020
Available through Open Access

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Moazami-Goodarzi, A.
Sorkkila, M.
Aunola, K.
& Ryba, T. V.
Publication
2020
Available through Open Access

Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
Ronkainen, Noora J.
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Publication
2020
Available through Open Access

Journal of Research on Adolescence
Sorkkila, Matilda
Ryba, Tatiana V.
Selänne, Harri
Aunola, Kaisa
Publication
2020
Available through Open Access

Sport in Society
Kavoura, Anna
Ryba, Tatiana V.

Research group

External members

Harri Selänne

Project Manager
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Jessica De Palo

Senior Associate Athletics Director