Aija L Laitinen
Biographic Data
| ID | 7557368 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aija L Laitinen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aija L |
| FAMILY NAME | Laitinen |
| SIGNATURE | LAITINEN A L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Eastern Finland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6793-2465 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A Narrative Review and a Novel Stigma-Sensitive Approach to Study Weight Stigma Among Children
Weight stigma is linked to negative health and well-being outcomes in both adults and children. Children with overweight or obesity often face stigma as bullying in various settings. When studying children’s perceptions of weight and obesity it is crucial to consider the ethicality, responsibility, and child-appropriateness of the methods used. At worst, the research method may reinforce weight-stigma-related thinking in children or yield inaccur…
Key factors advancing food education in primary schools – Perspectives of headteachers and education directors
Objective: Schools are key environments for promoting healthy eating habits, food knowledge and skills, but the systematic implementation of food education is usually lacking. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of primary school headteachers and municipal education directors regarding the key factors influencing the implementation of food education in Finnish primary schools. Design: In this qualitative study, the participants took part …
Implementation of food education in school environments improves pupils’ eating patterns and social participation in school dining
Objective: Schools can be an effective arena for food education. The Tasty School is a tailored teacher-driven food education model that provides tools for implementing food education in primary schools. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Tasty School model on pupils’ eating patterns and experiences. We also aimed to assess the implementation strength of the Tasty School. Design: A quasi-experimental study was conducted during one…
Food education in Finnish primary education – defining themes and learning objectives using the Delphi technique
Purpose The importance of food education in primary schools has been globally recognised. However, more detailed definitions of its learning objectives are rarely found. The study aimed to define multisectoral themes and learning objectives for food education in primary education in Finland. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive three-round Delphi study was conducted with experts in food education in various organisations. In the first questi…
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Food education in Finnish primary education – defining themes and learning objectives using the Delphi technique
Purpose The importance of food education in primary schools has been globally recognised. However, more detailed definitions of its learning objectives are rarely found. The study aimed to define multisectoral themes and learning objectives for food education in primary education in Finland. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive three-round Delphi study was conducted with experts in food education in various organisations. In the first questi…
Implementation of food education in school environments improves pupils’ eating patterns and social participation in school dining
Objective: Schools can be an effective arena for food education. The Tasty School is a tailored teacher-driven food education model that provides tools for implementing food education in primary schools. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Tasty School model on pupils’ eating patterns and experiences. We also aimed to assess the implementation strength of the Tasty School. Design: A quasi-experimental study was conducted during one…
Key factors advancing food education in primary schools – Perspectives of headteachers and education directors
Objective: Schools are key environments for promoting healthy eating habits, food knowledge and skills, but the systematic implementation of food education is usually lacking. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of primary school headteachers and municipal education directors regarding the key factors influencing the implementation of food education in Finnish primary schools. Design: In this qualitative study, the participants took part …
A Narrative Review and a Novel Stigma-Sensitive Approach to Study Weight Stigma Among Children
Weight stigma is linked to negative health and well-being outcomes in both adults and children. Children with overweight or obesity often face stigma as bullying in various settings. When studying children’s perceptions of weight and obesity it is crucial to consider the ethicality, responsibility, and child-appropriateness of the methods used. At worst, the research method may reinforce weight-stigma-related thinking in children or yield inaccur…
Diverse Educational Innovations Studies (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Curriculum (1 works) · Delphi method (1 works) · Education and Critical Thinking Development (1 works) · Educational resources (1 works)