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Biography
My research interests include worldviews, non-religion, and yoga.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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YARG: Young Adults and Religion in a Global Perspective
Nynäs, P. (Principal Investigator), Illman, R. (Co-Principal Investigator), Lassander, M. T. (Co-Investigator), Sjö, S. (Co-Investigator), Moberg, M. (Co-Investigator), Dahl, K. (Co-Investigator), Meijer, M. (Co-Investigator), Vrublevskaya, P. (Co-Investigator), Kontala, J. (Co-Investigator), Kheir, S. (Co-Investigator) & Broo, M. (Co-Investigator)
Research Council of Finland, Åbo Akademi Foundation sr
01/01/15 → 31/08/19
Project: Foundation
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Bhagavad-gita: Johdatus joogan salaisuuteen
Translated title of the contribution :Bhagavad-gita: Introduction to the Secret of Yoga Research output: Book/Journal/Report › Book › General public
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Family Resemblance in Variations of Contemporary Religiosity and Spirituality: Findings from a Cross-Cultural Study
Nynäs, P., Kontala, J., Lassander, M. T., Novis-Deutsch, N., Sjö, S. & Stenner, P., 2022, The Diversity Of Worldviews Among Young Adults: Contemporary (Non)Religiosity And Spirituality Through The Lens Of An International Mixed Method Study. Nynäs, P., Keysar, A., Kontala, J., Kwaku Golo, B.-W., Lassander, M., Shterin, M., Sjö, S. & Stenner, P. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 73-92Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Searching for Uncommon Worldviews: ‘Idiosyncratic’ and ‘Divided’ Outlooks in a Global Sample of Young Adults
Kontala, J., Lassander, M. T. & Novis-Deutsch, N., 2022, The Diversity Of Worldviews Among Young Adults: Contemporary (Non)Religiosity And Spirituality Through The Lens Of An International Mixed Method Study. Nynäs, P., Keysar, A., Kontala, J., Kwaku Golo, B.-W., Lassander, M. T., Shterin, M., Sjö, S. & Stenner, P. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 113-131Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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The Diversity Of Worldviews Among Young Adults: Contemporary (Non)Religiosity And Spirituality Through The Lens Of An International Mixed Method Study
Nynäs, P. (Editor), Keysar, A. (Editor), Kontala, J. (Editor), Kwaku Golo, B.-W. (Editor), Lassander, M. T. (Editor), Shterin, M. (Editor), Sjö, S. (Editor) & Stenner, P. (Editor), 2022, CHAM: Springer. 381 p.Research output: Book/Journal/Report › Edited Book/Edited Journal › Scientific › peer-review
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The Global Variation of Non-religious Worldviews
Kontala, J., Lassander, M. T., Klingenberg, M., Keysar, A. & Lagerström, M., 2022, The Diversity Of Worldviews Among Young Adults: Contemporary (Non)Religiosity And Spirituality Through The Lens Of An International Mixed Method Study. Nynäs, P., Keysar, A., Kontala, J., Kwaku Golo, B.-W., Lassander, M. T., Shterin, M., Sjö, S. & Stenner, P. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 153-174Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)109 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 1 Conference presentation
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Gender, sexuality and yogic worldviews in Finland
Poutiainen, E. (Speaker) & Kontala, J. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation