liikalepoisuus
Liikalepoisuus is a term used in Finnish discourse to describe a pattern characterized by excessive desire for rest and leisure to the point of functional impairment. It is not an officially recognized psychiatric disorder.
The term combines liika (excess) and lepo (rest) with the suffix -isuus. It has appeared in scholarly
Common signs include a persistent preference for passive activities (streaming video, social media, video games) over
Causes and risk factors involve interactions between individual temperament and environment: algorithm-driven entertainment, flexible work arrangements,
Diagnosis and management: Liikalepoisuus is not a clinical diagnosis. Evaluation by a mental health professional is
History and reception: In Finland, the term has appeared in sociological essays and media debates about modern