sisäistäen

Sisäistäminen is a Finnish term that can be translated as internalization or appropriation. It refers to the process by which an individual adopts and integrates external values, norms, beliefs, or behaviors into their own internal psychological structure, making them a part of their personal identity and way of acting. This process is often gradual and unconscious, though it can also be a deliberate effort.

In various contexts, sisäistäminen has different nuances. In psychology, it describes how individuals learn and adopt societal rules and moral standards, influencing their conscience and decision-making. For example, a child sisäistää societal expectations about politeness through observation and interaction with caregivers. In sociology, it relates to how individuals assimilate cultural norms and values, contributing to social cohesion. When someone sisäistää a particular ideology, it means they have made it their own belief system.

The concept also appears in learning and education, where it describes the process of deeply understanding and making one's own the knowledge or skills being taught, rather than just memorizing them. A student who has truly sisäistänyt a mathematical concept can apply it to new problems, demonstrating a genuine grasp of the underlying principles. It implies a transformation from external information to internal understanding and capability.