ihmisaiheisten

Ihmisaiheisten is a Finnish term used in journalism and media studies to describe human-interest content—stories and reports about people and their experiences. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective ihmisaiheinen ('human-interest'), which combines ihminen ('person') and the suffix -aiheinen ('related to a theme or subject').

In use, ihmisaiheisten or its nominative form ihmisaiheiset modifies a plural noun, as in ihmisaiheisten tarinoiden ('of human-interest stories') or ihmisaiheiset jutut ('human-interest pieces'). Such content centers on personal lives, emotions, and everyday realities, often touching on social issues, resilience, or community life, rather than purely technical data or policy analysis.

Within media, the term signals content intended to engage readers through relatable human experiences, distinguishing it from more analytical or data-driven reporting. Depending on context, it may carry neutral, informative, or occasionally critical connotations, particularly if perceived as sensationalist or sentimental.

Not all works about people are labeled ihmisaiheinen; the category typically emphasizes people and their social and emotional dimensions rather than abstract topics alone. See also: human-interest story.