Itseluottamuksessa

Itseluottamuksessa is the inessive singular form of the Finnish noun itseluottamus, meaning self-confidence. It expresses being in a state of self-confidence or acting from that state. The form is created by adding the locative suffix -ssa to the base word, a common pattern in Finnish to indicate location or condition.

In usage, itseluottamuksessa appears mainly in written or formal Finnish, particularly when describing behavior, performance, or mood. For example, itseluottamuksessa hän esiintyi rauhallisesti, meaning that someone performed or acted with self-confidence. The construction functions as a grammatical expression rather than a separate lexical concept, and it is most often found in descriptive or analytical contexts rather than everyday speech.

Psychological and educational discussions about self-confidence share a focus on how beliefs about one’s abilities influence motivation, persistence, and performance. While itseluottamus can be viewed as a general trait, itseluottamuksessa emphasizes a momentary or situational state that can vary across tasks and contexts. Factors that tend to enhance self-confidence include successful mastery experiences, constructive feedback, social support, and clear goals; Conversely, negative experiences or excessive doubt can reduce it.

See also: itseluottamus; itseluottamuksen kehittäminen; epävarmuus.