Study title

ISSP 2001: Social Networks II: Finnish Data

Dataset ID Number

FSD0116

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD0116

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• International Social Survey Programme (ISSP)
• Blom, Raimo (University of Tampere. Department of Sociology and Social Psychology)
• Melin, Harri (University of Tampere. Department of Sociology and Social Psychology)
• Tanskanen, Eero (Statistics Finland)

Other Identification/Acknowledgements

• Borg, Sami (University of Tampere. Finnish Social Science Data Archive)
• Ylitalo, Marko (Statistics Finland)

Abstract

The national survey canvassed social networks of the Finns. The respondents were asked how often and in what manner they keep in touch with their parents, grown-up children or other relatives. The number of close friends, found through hobbies, organisational activities, the church or such, was also probed. The sex of the closest friend was asked, whether the friend is a relative, how often the respondent meets this friend, and whether they keep in touch in some other way. Participation in various organisations and associations was also monitored. Social Networks were further mapped by asking to whom the respondents would turn for help if they needed it due to illness or some other temporary impediment. Further questions asked from whom the respondents would borrow money, or who could help if they felt depressed. Another queston pertained to how often respondents themselves had lent a helping hand during the past 12 months. It was also asked how the respondents had heard of their present job. They finally assessed the qualities of their close friends, how important the named qualities are, how happy the respondents are, whether they trust people, and how much influence they think they have.

Background variables include respondent's gender, year of birth, marital status, education, occupation, occupational status, trade union membership, political views, social class, net income, spouse's profession, household income, number of family members, age of household members, type of the place of residence, and county of residence.

Keywords

family members; friends; happiness; interpersonal relations; personal contact; sociability; social networks; social participation; social support; workplace relations

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social welfare policy (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

ISSP (International Social Survey Programme)

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Statistics Finland

Data Producers

• University of Tampere. Department of Sociology and Social Psychology
• Statistics Finland
• Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Time Period Covered

2001

Collection Dates

2001-10-26 – 2002-01-03

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Finns aged 15 - 74

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Data Sources

County variable based on register information.

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Systematic random

Systematic random sample from population central register. Sorting order: municipality code and birthday.

Sample size 2,500 of which Finnish speakers 2,359 (94.4%) and Swedish speakers 141 (5.6%). The questionnaire sent to 2,491 (one address unknown, 9 respondents live abroad). One reminder, one call-back letter. 1,439 questionnaires returned. Nonresponse: 1,052 in all.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

57.8

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

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Data Version

3.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

Occupation variable was changed to comply with the ISCO88 classification.

Weighting

The data contain two weight variables (bv2 and bv3), which were created using a calibration method in order to improve estimation efficiency and to correct non-response bias. The weights are based on the following population distributions: 1) gender, 2) age groups (15-19, 20-24, ..., 64-69, 70-74), 3) municipality, and 4) municipality type (urban - rural). The first weight variable weights the results to match the whole Finnish population (the sum of the weights equals to the size of the Finnish population). The second weight variable does not produce this kind of extension (the weighted mean is 1 and the sum equals to the number of cases (1,439)). Both variables are based on the same calibration process, only the scale is different.

Citation Requirement

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Bibliographical Citation

International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) & Blom, Raimo (University of Tampere) & Melin, Harri (University of Tampere) & Tanskanen, Eero (Statistics Finland): ISSP 2001: Social Networks II: Finnish Data [dataset]. Version 3.0 (2010-05-03). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD0116

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Materials

The classification of occupations used in the data set: ISCO-88 (COM) - the European Union variant of ISCO-88

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