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E. Ek

h-index: 17
Works: 31
Citations: 1,453

Most-cited papers

Stress-related eating and drinking behavior and body mass index and predictors of this behavior.
J. Laitinen, E. Ek, U. Sovio
2002Preventive Medicine416 citations
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Optimism, dietary habits, body mass index and smoking among young Finnish adults.
Heini Kelloniemi, E. Ek, J. Laitinen
2005Appetite129 citations
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Unemployment and obesity among young adults in a northern Finland 1966 birth cohort
J. Laitinen, C. Power, E. Ek, U. Sovio +1 more
2002International Journal of Obesity129 citations
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Work ability index of young employees and their sickness absence during the following year.
V. Kujala, T. Tammelin, J. Remes, Elina Vammavaara +2 more
2006Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health127 citations Open access
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Classification of Work Ability Index among young employees.
V. Kujala, J. Remes, E. Ek, T. Tammelin +1 more
2005Occupational Medicine104 citations Open access
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Social and Developmental Predictors of Optimism from Infancy to Early Adulthood
E. Ek, J. Remes, U. Sovio
200469 citations
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Cloninger’s Temperament Dimensions, Socio-economic and Lifestyle Factors and Metabolic Syndrome Markers at Age 31 Years in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966
U. Sovio, V. King, J. Miettunen, E. Ek +4 more
2007Journal of Health Psychology65 citations
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Optimism and Life Satisfaction as Determinants for Dental and General Health Behavior—Oral Health Habits Linked to Cardiovascular Risk Factors
P. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, J. Laitinen, M. Knuuttila
2003Journal of dentistry research58 citations
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Psychosocial factors as mediators between migration and subjective well-being among young Finnish adults.
E. Ek, M. Koiranen, V. Raatikka, M. Järvelin +1 more
2008Social Science & Medicine (1967)54 citations
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Precariousness and discontinuous work history in association with health
Anitta Sirviö, E. Ek, J. Jokelainen, M. Koiranen +2 more
2012Scandinavian Journal of Public Health47 citations
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The effect of pre-employment factors on job control, job strain and psychological distress: a 31-year longitudinal study.
M. Elovainio, M. Kivimäki, E. Ek, J. Vahtera +4 more
2007Social Science & Medicine (1967)41 citations
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Coping and optimism in relation to dental health behaviour--a study among Finnish young adults.
P. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, M. Knuuttila
200333 citations Open access
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Social predictors of unsuccessful entrance into the labour market—A socialization process perspective
E. Ek, U. Sovio, J. Remes, M. Järvelin
200531 citations
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Association between optimism and self-reported facial pain
K. Sipilä, P. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, P. Zitting +1 more
200624 citations Open access
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Psychological Well-Being, Job Strain and Education Among Young Finnish Precarious Employees
E. Ek, Anitta Sirviö, M. Koiranen, A. Taanila
201420 citations
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Role configurations in young adulthood, antecedents, and later wellbeing among Finns born in 1966
K. Salmela-Aro, A. Taanila, E. Ek, Meichu D. Chen
201220 citations Open access
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Personal meaning of work and perceived work ability among middle-aged workers with physically strenuous work: a Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
A. Punakallio, S. Lusa, L. Ala-Mursula, E. Ek +6 more
2019International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health19 citations Open access
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Employment trajectories until midlife associate with early social role investments and current work-related well-being.
E. Ek, L. Ala-Mursula, Regina García Velázquez, A. Tolvanen +1 more
2021Advances in Life Course Research14 citations Open access
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Association of stress and depression with chronic facial pain: A case-control study based on the Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort
Netta Nevalainen, R. Lähdesmäki, P. Mäki, E. Ek +3 more
2017Cranio13 citations
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Long-Term Unemployment Is Associated with Short Telomeres in 31-Year-Old Men: An Observational Study in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966
L. Ala-Mursula, J. Buxton, E. Ek, M. Koiranen +3 more
2013PLoS ONE13 citations Open access
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Dispositional optimism and pessimism in association with cognitive abilities in early and middle adulthood
Jutta Karhu, M. Hintsanen, E. Ek, Jari Koskela +1 more
2022Personality and Individual Differences7 citations Open access
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Association of Stress Level with Facial Pain: The Role of Coping
K. Sipilä, P. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, A. Raustia
2008Cranio5 citations
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Temperament and Early Intentions to Retire: A Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Tomi Koski, M. Hintsanen, J. Miettunen, E. Ek +3 more
2019Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine4 citations Open access
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Nuorten aikuisten työelämästä syrjäytyminen ja sosiaaliturvan käyttö.
E. Ek, E. Saari, L. Viinamäki, Ulla Sovio +3 more
20044 citations
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Work ability of young adults.
Jaana Laitinen, E. Ek, Tuija Tammelin, A. Pekkarinen +3 more
1998International Journal of Circumpolar Health4 citations
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Psychological resources, their social antecedents, and association with well-being and health behaviour in early adulthood
E. Ek
20082 citations
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Behavioural science; oral health: Coping and optimism in relation to dental health behaviour — a study among Finnish young adults
P. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, M. Knuuttila
2004British Dental Journal2 citations
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Sex as Self-Injury Among Youth Clinic Visitors in Sweden
E. Ek, C. Fredlund, S. Hammarström
2026Archives of Sexual Behavior0 citations Open access
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Att åtala eller påtala - om tillsynsmyndighetens skyldighet att anmäla miljöbrott
E. Ek
20140 citations
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Psychological Well-Being, Job Strain and Education Among Young Finnish Precarious Employees
E. Ek, Anitta Sirviö, M. Koiranen, A. Taanila
2013Social Indicators Research0 citations
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139 EVIDENCE OF OBJECTIVE BURDEN, SUBJECTIVE BURDEN, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPACTS ON INFORMAL CAREGIVERS OF FRAIL OLDER PERSONS WHO FALL
M. Faes, Miriam F. Reelick, B. Schalk, E. Ek +2 more
20100 citations
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