Dr Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo
Research interests
As an Experimental Cognitive Psychologist, my research focuses on problem-solving from a distributed cognition perspective, specifically Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and human-AI interaction (HAII). I transitioned into academia after spending over 11 years as a Financial Analyst in investment banking and various industries. This experience has allowed me to observe human behaviour involving advanced technology use in time-pressured situations, leading to my current research interests. I investigate how evaluative pressure and anxiety affect cognitive performance and how modern technology use impacts well-being.
Research outputs
2025
Mechanisms that link circadian preference to problematic smartphone and social media use in young adults
Wallinheimo, A., Evans, S. L.
12 Sep 2025, In: PLoS One. 20, 9, 12p., e0331961
Research output: Article
Investigating cognitive and interpersonal factors in hybrid human-AI practices: An empirical exploration of interlingual respeaking
Davitti, E., Wallinheimo, A.
2 Jun 2025, In: Target: International Journal of Translation Studies
Research output: Article
2024
How does working memory predict errors in human-AI interaction?
Wallinheimo, A., Evans, S. L., Davitti, E.
24 Jul 2024,
Research output: Abstract
Maths performance of adults with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD): The role of working memory and maths anxiety
Wallinheimo, A., Gentle, J.
1 Jul 2024, In: Acta Psychologica. 247, 10p., 104292
Research output: Article
Mental arithmetic performance of adults with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): the role of working memory and maths anxiety
Wallinheimo, A., Gentle, J.
5 Jun 2024,
Research output: Abstract
2023
Training in new forms of human-AI interaction improves complex working memory and switching skills of language professionals
Wallinheimo, A., Evans, S. L., Davitti, E.
17 Nov 2023, In: Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. 6, 12p., 1253940
Research output: Article
How online gaming could enhance your career prospects
Wallinheimo, A., Hosein, A., Barrie, D., Chernyavskiy, A., Agafonova, I., Williams, P.
1 Feb 2023, In: Simulation & Gaming. 54, 1, p. 28-44
Research output: Article
2022
Patterns of internet use, and associations with loneliness, amongst middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wallinheimo, A., Evans, S. L.
1 Jul 2022, In: Healthcare. 10, 7, 11p., 1179
Research output: Article
2021
Risk factors for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study in middle-aged and older adults
Rutland-Lawes, J., Wallinheimo, A., Evans, S. L.
1 Sep 2021, In: BJPsych Open. 7, 5, 7p., e161
Research output: Article
A school-based intervention to reduce gender-stereotyping
Spinner, L., Tenenbaum, H. R., Cameron, L., Wallinheimo, A.
1 Aug 2021, In: School Psychology International. 42, 4, p. 422-449
Research output: Article