A longitudinal and cross-national study by Sirola et al. reveals factors linked to dark web use: excessive online behaviors, gambling problems, poor social relationships, male gender, and openness to experience were associated with dark web use. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Dr. Anu Sirola presenting her research results on who uses the dark web. INVEST

Experimental study by Cvetkovic et al. examining trust towards AI assistants found people rather entrust tasks to a person than to smart machines at work. See: doi.org/10.1155/2024/1… @TampereUni @TAUsospsyka

According to a new study by Bergdahl et al. neighborhood engagement, residential environment pleasantness, use of neighborhood technology and positive attitude towards them positively impacts the sense of local community. @TampereUni @TAUsospsyka doi.org/10.1002/casp.2…

Oksanen et al. from @TampereUni explored the convergence of gambling & digital gaming in Finland. Key findings: Online casino games & microtransactions are significant risk factors for problematic gambling & gaming. #Gambling #Gaming #Research. doi.org/10.1177/145507…

Vice director of the ETL Iina Savolainen joins the #BAFASEAG2024Greenwich at the University of Greenwich, London. Exchanging ideas with leading academics and experts pave the way for a sustainable and digitally advanced future in #Accounting #Finance and #SocialSciences

Ilkka Vuorinen presenting his work on the convergence of gambling and gaming at the #ICBA2024. Longitudinal results reveal that prior gambling and gaming problems predict future problems within and across both realms, but gambling accounts for a larger portion of these problems.

New study out (@VuorinenIlkka et al.): Stress and loneliness are significant predictors of gambling and gaming problems. While stress affects both, loneliness primarily impacts gaming. #MentalHealth #AddictionResearch doi.org/10.1177/002076…

Our new review article focuses on role of #online communities in the context of #work, #hate, and #addiction. We review both risks and opportunities of online communities and recognize their impact on offline encounters. nature.com/articles/s4427…

Our chapter in 'Advances in Blockchain Research and Cryptocurrency Behaviour' analyzed #crypto, #investing, and #gambling. Crypto trading predicted problem gambling, highlighting a divide between quick gains and long-term investing. degruyter.com/document/isbn/… De Gruyter Brill ➡️ @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

ETL researcher Magdalena Celuch Magdalena Celuch defends her doctoral dissertation on September 20th, 2024. Senior Lecturer Sam Farley from the The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, is the opponent. We look forward to an engaging academic discussion! trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/1…

A new longitudinal study by Mikkola et al., finds that workplace #socialmedia use, compulsive internet use, and the personality trait of openness increase the risk of #cybervictimization. @TampereUni @TampereUniSOC fjsr.journal.fi/article/view/1…

Our article "UrbanAI Art: Toward Artist-Driven AI Art” has been published in the Leonardo: doi.org/10.1162/leon_a…. The article provides a novel perspective on #AIArt and discussions of #AI. We stress artistic control over AI. See also: urbanai.fi.

New study by Hannu Jouhki et al. finds that escapism is tied to basic psychological needs in gambling and gaming. Escapism predicts excessive gambling and gaming, with competence and autonomy frustration moderating these behaviors. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Excellent news! Our Lab researchers Magdalena Celuch (Magdalena Celuch), Anica Cvetkovic, and Anu Sirola have received support from Wihurin rahasto to advance their work. Congratulations! More here: wihurinrahasto.fi/media-arkisto/…

@_MarkoMi will publicly defend his doctoral dissertation ”Exploring Cybervictimisation: An Integrative Approach to the Dynamics Behind Victimisation” @TampereUni Emerging Technologies Lab (Tampere University)

New ETL research analyzing Reddit posts on AI gives new insights into how we talk about AI. Online discussions are increasingly analytic & negative, with less emotional language. Prioritizing cognitive over emotional expressions boosts engagement. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Our new study published in New Media & Society finds that smart #technology use and #AI interaction preferences enhance digital relatedness—especially for those with lower community belonging. Read the article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14…

New ETL study based on cross-national and longitudinal data from Europe reveals that involvement in online identity bubbles is linked to addictive #internetuse. Happiness buffers the influence of identity bubbles on addictive internet use. Read more here: doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.…

New study by Sari Hautamäki et al. found unique and shared psychosocial factors behind addiction. Gambling was linked to distress, weak family ties, & strong online ties. At-risk drinking associated with lower education, higher income, & strong family ties. doi.org/10.1093/alcalc…