avautuneiden

Avautuneiden is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as a nominalized, genitive plural of the past participle avaoutunut (from avautua). It is used to refer to people who have opened up about something, often in contexts of personal disclosure or sharing sensitive information. As a genitive form, avautuneiden typically accompanies another noun to indicate whose open statements or experiences are being described, for example avautuneiden kertomukset or avautuneiden todistajien lausunnot.

Usage and contexts

The phrase avautuneiden is common in journalism, memoirs, and social discourse when discussing individuals who have revealed personal experiences such as trauma, abuse, or life events. It is a descriptive, neutral construction rather than a fixed label. In clinical or therapeutic contexts, discussions about patients or clients who have begun to disclose thoughts and feelings may also employ this form, though the emphasis remains on the disclosure rather than on the people as a group.

Nuance and considerations

Because it concerns personal information, the use of avautuneiden should be guided by sensitivity, privacy, and consent. The term itself is neutral; however, tone can shift depending on how it is presented, the surrounding language, and the ethical context of the disclosure.

See also

avauutua (avautua), avautuminen, kertomus, todistaja, psykologinen konteksti

Note: Avautuneiden is a grammatical form used to denote “of those who opened up” and is not a standalone concept or proper noun.