Ira Ahokas
Biographic Data
| ID | 5774151 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ira Ahokas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ira |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahokas |
| SIGNATURE | AHOKAS I |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Turku |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0179-8192 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
University futures: Insights from a dialectic delphi study
The future of universities is unclear. They face increasing pressures from market forces, political influence and societal expectations, which is challenging their traditional roles and values. Using a novel dialectic Delphi methodology, this study examined how members of a Finnish university conceptualized and analyzed potential futures extending to 2040. Grounded in a comprehensive literature review, we identified 10 dimensions relevant to univ…
Mismatch, empowerment, fatigue or balance? Four scenarios of physical activity up to 2030 in Finland
Sedentary lifestyles and the lack of physical activity (PA) are a major concern among all age groups, and current generations tend to be less fit than the previous ones in the Western World. At the same time, there is an urgent need to cut transport-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Major gains can be foreseen if current car-centred lifestyles and sedentary behaviour are addressed from an integrated perspective. In this study, we explore fu…
Mismatch, empowerment, fatigue or balance? Four scenarios of physical activity up to 2030 in Finland
Sedentary lifestyles and the lack of physical activity (PA) are a major concern among all age groups, and current generations tend to be less fit than the previous ones in the Western World. At the same time, there is an urgent need to cut transport-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Major gains can be foreseen if current car-centred lifestyles and sedentary behaviour are addressed from an integrated perspective. In this study, we explore fu…
Mismatch, empowerment, fatigue or balance? Four scenarios of physical activity up to 2030 in Finland
Sedentary lifestyles and the lack of physical activity (PA) are a major concern among all age groups, and current generations tend to be less fit than the previous ones in the Western World. At the same time, there is an urgent need to cut transport-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Major gains can be foreseen if current car-centred lifestyles and sedentary behaviour are addressed from an integrated perspective. In this study, we explore fu…
University futures: Insights from a dialectic delphi study
The future of universities is unclear. They face increasing pressures from market forces, political influence and societal expectations, which is challenging their traditional roles and values. Using a novel dialectic Delphi methodology, this study examined how members of a Finnish university conceptualized and analyzed potential futures extending to 2040. Grounded in a comprehensive literature review, we identified 10 dimensions relevant to univ…
Delphi (2 works) · Delphi method (2 works) · Delphi Technique in Research (2 works) · Balance (ability (1 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Dialectic (1 works) · Economic growth (1 works) · Economics (1 works)