Personal profile
Biography
My research focuses mainly on (1) mathematical learning difficulties and (2) cognitive and affective factors related to mathematics performance. Currently, math anxiety is in the spotlight in my ongoing research projects.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Åbo Akademi University
1 Sept 2009 → 13 Dec 2016
Award Date: 13 Dec 2016
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- special education
- learning difficulties
- academic well-being
- BF Psychology
- working memory
- math anxiety
- math development
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Developmental and Situational Dynamics of Mathematics Motivation, School Well-being, and Learning
Widlund, A. (Principal Investigator), Korhonen, J. (Co-Investigator), Forsman, A. (Co-Investigator), Ventus, D. (Co-Investigator), Tuominen, H. (Co-Investigator), Viljaranta, J. (Co-Investigator), Niemivirta, M. (Co-Investigator), Lazarides, R. (Co-Investigator), Dietrich, J. (Co-Investigator) & Malmberg, L.-E. (Co-Investigator)
01/09/24 → 31/08/28
Project: Research Council of Finland/Other Research Councils
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iFeelMath: Developmental and Situational Dynamics of Students’ Math Anxiety and Performance (iFeelMath)
Korhonen, J. (Principal Investigator), Mononen, R. (Co-Principal Investigator), Lee, K. (Co-Investigator), Malmberg, L.-E. (Co-Investigator), Jonsson, B. (Co-Investigator), Göbel, S. (Co-Investigator), Tapola, A. (Co-Investigator), Jylänki, P. (Co-Investigator), Ventus, D. (Co-Investigator) & Andersson, S. (Co-Investigator)
01/09/22 → 31/08/26
Project: Research Council of Finland/Other Research Councils
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AI-WELL: AI-WELL: Rethinking Sustainable Youth Athlete Development through Machine Learning in the Nordic Model of Athlete Education
Saarinen, M. (Principal Investigator), Kuokkanen, J. (Participant), Korhonen, J. (Participant), Widlund, A. (Participant) & Acquah, E. (Participant)
01/09/26 → 31/08/29
Project: Research Council of Finland/Other Research Councils
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Unga i kläm - balansen mellan prestationer och välbefinnande
Widlund, A. (Principal Investigator), Korhonen, J. (Co-Investigator), Svens-Liavåg, C. (Co-Investigator), Österholm, L. (Co-Investigator), Johansson, S. (Co-Investigator), Tuominen, H. (Project staff), Viljaranta, J. (Project staff) & Ventus, D. (Project staff)
01/08/26 → 31/07/30
Project: Foundation
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SIKTE: Light in sight
Korhonen, J. (Principal Investigator), Widlund, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Sundqvist, C. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Ström, K. (Co-Principal Investigator)
Svenska kulturfonden, Högskolestiftelsen i Österbotten
01/08/21 → 31/07/24
Project: Foundation
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Inlärningssvårigheter i matematik – utveckling, definition, identifiering och stödinsatser
Hellstrand, H., Korhonen, J. & Aunio, P., 2027, (Accepted/In press) Inlärningens pussel - färdigheter, utmaningar och åtgärder. Ann-Katrine, R., Kronberg, N., Vataja, P. & Salmi, P. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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CONSENSUS – Early multi-professional efforts for systematically supporting child and adolescent well-being in the school context: From research data to evidence-based collaboration. Technical report
Tuomela, S., Nordmyr, J., Österholm, L., Gädda, F., Widlund, A., Johansson, S., Björkgård, L., Sundqvist, C., Korhonen, J. & Forsman, A., Feb 2026, Åbo Akademi.Research output: Book/Journal/Report › Commissioned report › Scientific
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Gendered Motivational Trajectories and Dimensional Comparison Processes Across the Elementary School Years
Widlund, A., Tuominen, H., Niemivirta, M. & Korhonen, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Research Handbook on Gender and STEM. Edward ElgarResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Media multitasking and academic achievement among different educational levels: a scoping review
Lax, M., Mölsä, M. E., Korhonen, J. & Söderberg, P., Jan 2026, In: Discover Education. 5, 1, 29.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article or Literature Review › peer-review
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Student engagement and burnout profiles among elementary school students – stability and relations to academic performance
Österholm, L., Widlund, A. & Korhonen, J., 29 Mar 2026, In: European Journal of Developmental Psychology. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile14 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Dataset for: The interplay of cognition and affect in fourth graders’ math performance: Role of working memory in mediating the effects of math anxiety and math interest on arithmetic fluency
Korhonen, J. (Creator), Tapola, A. (Contributor), Rawlings, A. M. (Contributor), Mononen, R. (Contributor) & Tähti, P. (Contributor), PsychArchives, 5 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.23668/psycharchives.16437
Dataset
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Dataset for: Psychometric Evidence for the Functional Numeracy Assessment Dyscalculia Battery (FUNA-DB Screener): An Online Assessment of Mathematical Learning Difficulties
Korhonen, J. (Creator), Hakkarainen, A. (Contributor), Väisänen, E. (Contributor), Aunio, P. (Contributor), Hellstrand, H. (Contributor), Laakso, M.-J. (Contributor), Laine, A. (Contributor) & Räsänen, P. (Contributor), PsychArchives, 13 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.23668/psycharchives.15755
Dataset
Prizes
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Child Development (Journal)
Korhonen, J. (Reviewer)
15 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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British Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Korhonen, J. (Reviewer)
2 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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British Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Korhonen, J. (Reviewer)
31 Mar 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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British Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Korhonen, J. (Reviewer)
29 Mar 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Learning and Instruction (Journal)
Korhonen, J. (Reviewer)
18 Mar 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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Bara en av tusen nya doktorandplatser som regeringen har skapat tillfaller Åbo Akademi i Vasa
16/02/24
1 Media contribution
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Forskare undersöker välmåendet i skolor i Vasa och Korsholm: ”En stor majoritet av eleverna mår bra”
Forsman, A., Widlund, A., Nordmyr, J. & Korhonen, J.
20/11/23
1 Media contribution
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Svenskspråkiga har högre medeltal än finskspråkiga i de flesta studentprov – är framför allt bättre på språk
27/05/22
1 Media contribution
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