elämäntapatutkimus
Elämäntapatutkimus, often translated as lifestyle research or study of life habits, refers to academic inquiry into the various patterns of behavior, choices, and practices that individuals and groups adopt in their daily lives. This field broadly encompasses how people live, encompassing areas such as diet, exercise, leisure activities, social interactions, work habits, and consumption patterns. The purpose of elämäntapatutkimus is to understand the factors that shape these lifestyles, their consequences for individual well-being and societal structures, and how they evolve over time.
Researchers in this domain often draw from multiple disciplines, including sociology, psychology, public health, and economics.
Methodologies employed in elämäntapatutkimus can range from quantitative surveys and statistical analysis to qualitative interviews and