Elisa Tiilikainen
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Elisa Tiilikainen is a leading scholar in the sociology of aging, whose work critically examines the intersection of technology, social relationships, and well-being in later life. Her primary research areas include loneliness among older adults, the ethics and implementation of social robotics in elder care, and the evolving dynamics of care within assisted living facilities. Tiilikainen’s most-cited paper, “Can robots tackle late-life loneliness?” (2020, 60 citations), is a landmark future-oriented study that systematically evaluates the potential of social robots and communication technologies to mitigate emotional and social loneliness in assisted living settings. By drawing on interdisciplinary literature, she provides a nuanced framework that balances technological optimism with critical scrutiny of ethical and relational challenges. Her work has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions on how to integrate technology into elder care without undermining human connection. Tiilikainen’s contributions have earned her recognition as a key voice in gerontechnology, and her research continues to influence scholars and practitioners seeking evidence-based, person-centered solutions for an aging society.
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