itsesuuntautuvaa
Itsesuuntautuvaa is a Finnish adjective form meaning self-directed or self-oriented. It describes processes, behaviors, or phenomena that are oriented toward the individual or driven by self-regulation rather than external direction. The term is commonly used in educational psychology, organizational studies, and personal development to characterize learning, development, or motivation that is guided by the person themselves.
Etymologically, itsesuuntautuva combines the prefix itse- (self) with suuntautua (to orient or be oriented) and the
Usage and scope: the concept is closely related to self-regulation, autonomy, and intrinsic motivation. In Finnish
Related terms include itseohjautuva (self-guided) and itseohjainen oppija (self-directed learner). Itsesuuntautuva emphasizes orientation toward the self,