Personal profile
Research interests
Samuel Salovaaras research centers on the digitalisation of social work, with a particular focus on AI, information systems and information management. With a multidisciplinary approach, Salovaara draws on theoretical frameworks from science and technology studies (STS) to investigate how information technology integrates into various processes of knowledge formation and multidisciplinary collaboration in social work field.
External positions
Social Worker, Helsingin kaupunki
1 May 2019 → 31 Oct 2019
Application Analyst, senior, Oy Apotti Ab
15 Aug 2016 → 30 Apr 2019
Field of science
- Social work
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NorthDiGI: Northern Finland Digital Wellbeing Services (NorthDIGI): The effectiveness, accessibility and continuity of digital services in social and health care
Hautala, S. (Principal Investigator) & Salovaara, S. (Collaborative Investigator)
01.01.2026 → 31.12.2028
Project: Co-funded project
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Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Implications of Changing Knowledge Practices for Clients, Social Workers, and Organizations (ETSI)
Hautala, S. (Principal Investigator), Outila, M. (Collaborative Investigator), Salovaara, S. (Collaborative Investigator) & Savolainen, E. (Collaborative Investigator)
Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö
01.07.2025 → 31.12.2028
Project: Co-funded project
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Matka-apuraha
Salovaara, S. (Principal Investigator)
Pohjoismaiden hallinnollisen liiton Suomen osasto ry
01.03.2025 → 31.05.2025
Project: Personal project
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CHILD SOCNET: CHILD SOCNET
Virokannas, E. (Principal Investigator) & Salovaara, S. (Collaborative Investigator)
01.01.2024 → 31.12.2025
Project: Co-funded project
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STePS 3.0: Social and Healthcare e-service Monitoring
Hautala, S. (Principal Investigator) & Salovaara, S. (Collaborative Investigator)
Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö
01.10.2019 → 31.12.2022
Project: Co-funded project
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Hyvinvointialueiden tietohallinnosta vastaavien tulevaisuuden visioita digitalisaatiokehityksestä
Kyytsönen, M., Salovaara, S., Tuovinen, T., Reponen, J., Hautala, S. & Vehko, T., 11 Feb 2026, Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. 10 p. (Tutkimuksesta tiiviisti).Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Sosiaalinen verkostoanalyysi lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimuksessa: kartoittava kirjallisuuskatsaus
Salovaara, S., Brusila, E. & Harrikari, T., 1 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Tekoäly sosiaalityössä: kirjallisuuskatsaus
Salovaara, S., Outila, M., Heilala, V. & Hautala, S., 18 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Comparisons of Physicians’, Nurses’, and Social Welfare Professionals’ Experiences With Participation in Information System Development: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Martikainen, S., Viitanen, J., Salovaara, S., Kinnunen, U.-M. & Lääveri, T., 22 Jan 2025, In: JMIR Human Factors. 12, 15 p., e51495.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Eettisen ja vastuullisen tekoälyn kehittäminen sosiaalityöhön
Salovaara, S., Outila, M. & Hautala, S., 12 Dec 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Janus : sosiaalipolitiikan ja sosiaalityön tutkimuksen aikakauslehti .Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Scientific
Prizes
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Parhaan paperin palkinto
Salovaara, S. (Recipient), Leinonen, J. (Recipient) & Silen, M. (Recipient), 11 Nov 2021
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Rajapinta ry:n gradupalkinto
Salovaara, S. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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European Conference on Social Work Research
Salovaara, S. (Organiser)
16 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Practices in Social Work: A Systematic Review
Salovaara, S. (Speaker), Outila, M. (Contributor), Heilala, V. (Contributor) & Hautala, S. (Contributor)
16 Apr 2026Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Operational yet Opaque: Paradoxes in the Digitalization of Child Protection
Salovaara, S. (Speaker), Wallén, H. (Contributor) & Harrikari, T. (Speaker)
16 Apr 2026Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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European Conference on Social Work Research
Castellví-Majó, J. (Organiser), Salovaara, S. (Organiser) & Verplancke, J. (Organiser)
15 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Tekoäly ikääntyneiden palveluissa – hyvinvointia, tietoa ja tehokkuutta teknologian keinoin?
Salovaara, S. (Speaker)
10 Mar 2026Activity: Presentation › Public or invited talk
Press/Media
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Digitalisaatio muuttaa sosiaalityötä – mutta millä tavalla?
Saukkonen, P. & Salovaara, S.
21.11.2024
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research
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Tietojärjestelmät osana sosioteknisiä systeemejä ja tiedonmuodostusta
25.10.2024
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Other
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Sosiaalialan nostoja Digi on liki – tutkitusta tiedosta toimenpiteisiin -seminaarista
Salovaara, S., Kyytsönen, M. & Vehko, T.
10.10.2022
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research
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Tutkimustieto hyötykäyttöön tietojärjestelmien kehittämisessä
Salovaara, S. & Ylönen, K.
30.05.2022
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research