Study title

Regional Differences in the Information Society 2001

Dataset ID Number

FSD1208

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1208

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Inkinen, Tommi (University of Turku. Department of Geography)

Abstract

The survey studied people's views and experiences of the information society in Finland. The respondents were asked what the information society means to them and whether they feel they belong to it. They were asked whether they own a computer and for which purpose they use it.

In connection with information networks, the survey explored the use of e-mail, its principal characteristics, its significance to the respondents, their views on the security of e-mail communication and the significance of e-mail for distance work (home-based work). The survey investigated the frequency and reasons for Internet use. The respondents were asked whether they use the Internet for purchasing goods (e-commerce), net banking or maintaining friendships. Respondents also gave their opinion of whether the Internet affects friendships, makes distance irrelevant or has advantages for information searching. The respondents' views on Internet "virtual travel" and the authenticity of Internet-transmitted experiences were also surveyed.

The use of mobile phones was surveyed by asking whether the respondents own a mobile phone, how they use it, has it changed their telephone communication or the way of maintaining friendships. Respondents were also asked whether the workplace has become less important in the era of wireless telecommunications and whether the mobile phone helps daily routines. The non-owners of mobile phones were asked whether they had any buying intentions. Background variables included sex, age, household composition, occupation, education, income, municipality of residence and ownership of a car.

Keywords

Internet; computers; e-mail; information networks; information society; media literacy; mobile phones; telephone communication

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Information society (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

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

Data Collector

• Inkinen, Tommi (University of Turku. Department of Geography)

Time Period Covered

2001

Collection Dates

2001-01-16 – 2001-02-02

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Turku, Raisio, Kaarina, Nauvo, Rymättylä, Korppoo, Aura, Marttila, Tarvasjoki

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

The working age population of the target municipalities

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Simple random

Population Register Centre made the sampling. Seriously ill persons were excluded. 1600 questionnaires were sent to urban areas (Turku, Raisio, Kaarina) and there were 676 responses. 700 questionnaires were sent to rural areas (Aura, Marttila, Tarvasjoki) and there were 303 responses. 450 questionnaires were sent to the archipelago area and there were 197 responses.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

42,70

Data File Language

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Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

Answers to open-ended questions, answers related to items 2 and 3 of the question 23 and the municipality variable are excluded from the data.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data

Citation Requirement

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Bibliographical Citation

Inkinen, Tommi (University of Turku): Regional Differences in the Information Society 2001 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2002-06-11). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1208

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Disclaimer

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Related Publications

Inkinen, Tommi (2001). Regional disparities in the information society. In: Proceedings of Information Technology in Regional Areas Conference: using informatics to transform regions (ed. Marshall, S. & W. Taylor & X. Yu), 166-173. Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press.

Inkinen, Tommi (2001). Tieto, kone, alue ja ihminen. Kulttuurimaantieteellinen näkökulma tietoverkkojen yhteiskuntaan. Finnish Information Studies; 18.

Inkinen, Tommi (2002). Alueelliset erot värittävät kokemusta tietoyhteiskunnasta. Signum 35(1), 6-7.

Inkinen, Tommi (2002). Tietoyhteiskunnan puhuminen ja kansalaisen todellisuus: viestintäteknologia empiirisen aineiston valossa. Tiedepolitiikka 27(2), 7-14.