Krista Lagus

Finland Finland

Senior researcher

Education

I research the mental and emotional landscape and experiences of individuals using text analysis and data analysis methods. Currently study social isolation, in other words, experienced loneliness. Moreover, I try to understand how to apply theoretical frameworks that work towards positive outcomes. An example is the PERMA framework of happiness and wellbeing created within Positive Psychology. Part of my job is to lead the Citizen Mindscapes initiative, which involves anthropologists, economists, social scientists, statisticians, sociologists and language technology people. The initiative employs statistical data analysis and text analysis methods as well as qualitative research meth...