aikahyvinvointiin
Aikahyvinvointiin is a term used in Finnish public discourse to describe policies and practices aimed at improving well-being through the distribution and use of time. The word combines aika (time) and hyvinvointi (well-being), with the suffix -iin indicating movement toward or an aim. It is not a formally codified policy category, but it appears in discussions and research as a framing device linking time use to health, social participation, and life satisfaction.
Aikahyvinvointiin rests on the idea that well-being is shaped not only by income or health, but also
Policy context and applications
The term is used in Finland and in Nordic debates about work-life balance, parental leave, and potential
Researchers may use time-use surveys, well-being scales, sleep data, and assessments of service accessibility to gauge
Critics warn that without precise definitions and funding, aikahyvinvointiin can become vague policy rhetoric. There is
See also: work-life balance, time-use research, wellbeing indicators.