ympäristöajanmäärittäjät
ympäristöajanmäärittäjät is a term used mainly in Finnish research on time perception and environmental psychology. It refers to the set of environmental factors that influence how people experience and structure time. Examples of such determinants include natural cues such as day length, weather conditions, seasonal changes, and ambient light, as well as built environment aspects such as architectural design, acoustic conditions, and the presence of clocks or time‑display devices. In addition, social and cultural factors such as work schedules, public holidays, and tourism patterns are often grouped under the umbrella of environmental time determinants.
The concept is significant for both theoretical and applied studies. By analysing ympäristöajanmäärittäjät, researchers can better
Empirical investigations have highlighted that strong daylight cues can improve mood and cognitive performance, while artificial