Henna-Riikka Peltola

Henna-Riikka Peltola

Associate professor, Vice Head of Department
Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department / Division
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Email
henna-riikka.a.peltola@jyu.fi
Mobile
+358503854857
Fields of science
6131 Theatre, dance, music, other performing arts

Biography

I work as an Associate Professor in musicology at the Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies. My expertise as a researcher lies in the fields of music psychology and music sociology. In addition to my research, the development of higher education and pedagogy are important to me, and I have been actively developing education in my own field in the roles of lecturer, degree program representative, and Vice Head of the Department responsible for education.

Research interests

I study emotional experiences related to music, the role of music in constructing and maintaining identity, and the connections between musical activities and well-being. I am also interested in the music sector as a field of work, especially from the perspectives of musicians' emotions, experiences, and professional identity.

Publications

Publication
2022

Musiikki ja luovuus

Musiikkipsykologia. Eino Roiha -säätiö.
Peltola, Henna-Riikka
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Research groups

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.
Research group

Musiconnect

Music as youth empowerment: creating connection to self and others

Projects

Project

Music and You

In the "Music and You" project, we are interested in the role and importance of music in the everyday lives of young people and young adults.
Children drawing on concrete with colorful chalk
Project

Social Sustainability for Children and Families (SOSUS)

SOSUS aims to provide novel understanding of how children, youth and families thrive and how the diverse environments they live in and opportunities available for them contribute to their growth and development.
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.
Project

Musiconnect 2022-2027

Music as youth empowerment: creating connection to self and others