FSD1226 Finnish Youth Survey 2002

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[k1_1] Education greatly increases my chances of getting a job

[k1_2] Staying in the labour market requires continuous education

[k1_3] Working life demands so much from employees nowadays that many people soon burn out

[k1_4] My education has given me more than sufficient knowledge of what constitutes being a good citizen

[k1_5] I would be willing to move to another municipality to get a job

[k1_6] I would prefer to take a temporary job rather than live on unemployment benefit, if the net income would be the same

[k1_7] It is likely that I will need to change jobs several times during my career

[k1_8] People tend to exaggerate the problem when talking about the exclusion of young people

[k1_9] Democracy functions well in Finland, and provides citizens with sufficient opportunity to influence decision-making

[k1_10] Social disparity has increased between different population groups

[k1_11] Things go well in Finland even if I personally do not vote in elections

[k1_12] To reduce unemployment, work should be shared and more jobs created by shortening working hours

[k1_13] We should all sacrifice some of our own interests to ensure the international competitiveness of our country

[k1_14] The current government has succeeded in reducing unemployment

[k1_15] More people would vote if Internet voting were possible

[k1_16] Finland must join the Nato after the next national elections

[k1_17] The switch to the Euro has increased my interest in the decision-making in the European Union

[k1_18] EU membership has proven to be beneficial to Finland

[k2] On a scale from 4 to 10 (where 10 is the best) and based on your own experience, how would you grade Finnish primary and lower secondary education?

[k3_1] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: Study adviser

[k3_2] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: Parents

[k3_3] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: The media

[k3_4] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: Employment center

[k3_5] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: Friends

[k3_6] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: Teachers

[k3_7] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: People connected with your hobbies (instructors etc.)

[k3_8] How much information have you received on (post-lower secondary) education options from: The Internet

[k4] Which of the following do you regard as the most important in a job?

[k5] For what type of organisation would you prefer to work?

[k6_1] Do you intend to work abroad in the next five years?

[k6_2] Do you intend to study abroad in the next five years?

[k6_3] Do you intend to establish your own business in the next five years?

[k7_1] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Health care

[k7_2] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Education

[k7_3] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Unemployment benefits

[k7_4] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Defence

[k7_5] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Housing benefits

[k7_6] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Agricultural subsidies

[k7_7] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Sport facilities

[k7_8] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Youth work

[k7_9] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Care of the elderly

[k7_10] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Benefits for families with children

[k7_11] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Cultural services

[k7_12] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Environmental protection

[k7_13] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Reducing central government debt

[k7_14] If the Finnish national economy were faring badly and public expenditure had to be cut, how much should be cut from: Law enforcement

[k8_1] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Low education level

[k8_2] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Lack of work

[k8_3] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Lack of friends

[k8_4] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Lack of faith in the future

[k8_5] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Unhealthy habits

[k8_6] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Lack of hobbies

[k8_7] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Laziness and indifference

[k8_8] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Lack of income

[k8_9] To what extent is the exclusion of young people caused by: Difficulty to get help when needed

[k9_1] It is acceptable to use illegal drugs

[k9_2] Punishments given for illegal drug use should be lighter

[k9_3] Illicit recreational drug use is a regular part of young people's leisure time

[k9_4] Getting drunk is a regular part of young people's leisure time

[k10] Has someone offered to sell you illegal drugs during the past 6 months?

[k11_1] Have you during the past 6 months: Smoked

[k11_2] Have you during the past 6 months: Got drunk

[k11_3] Have you during the past 6 months: Experimented with or used illegal drugs

[k11_4] Have you during the past 6 months: Experimented with or used medicinal drugs for intoxication purposes

[k12] Which of the following best describes your interest in politics?

[k13] Do you intend to vote in the parliamentary elections in March next year?

[k14_1] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Participate in a demonstration in Finland

[k14_2] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Take part in a strike at school or at workplace

[k14_3] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Participate in a boycott

[k14_4] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Use violence against political decision-makers

[k14_5] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper

[k14_6] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Become a candidate in elections

[k14_7] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Participate in a demonstration in connection with an international meeting

[k14_8] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Sign a petition

[k14_9] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Collect signatures for a petition

[k14_10] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Occupy a building

[k14_11] If you considered the issue important, what measures would you be willing to take: Campaign for your candidate in elections

[k15_1] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Health care

[k15_2] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Education

[k15_3] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Employment

[k15_4] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Defence

[k15_5] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Agricultural subsidies

[k15_6] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Housing allowance

[k15_7] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Sports facilities

[k15_8] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Youth work

[k15_9] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Care of the elderly

[k15_10] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Supporting families with children

[k15_11] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Cultural services

[k15_12] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Environmental protection

[k15_13] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Reducing central government debt

[k15_14] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Housing production

[k15_15] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Crime prevention

[k15_16] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Not on any of these issues

[k15_17] In your opinion, what should the next Finnish government particularly focus on: Can't say

[k16_1] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Youth worker

[k16_2] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Facilities for organising youth camps

[k16_3] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Financial assistance to youth organisations and groups

[k16_4] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Workshop for unemployed young people

[k16_5] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Facilities for band practise and other hobbies

[k16_6] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Advising and information service for young people

[k16_7] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: After-school activities for schoolchildren

[k16_8] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Leisure time facilities for young people

[k16_9] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Youth council

[k16_10] How important is it for you that your municipality provides: Opportunities to use the Internet and online media

[k17] On a scale from 4 to 10 (where 10 is very satisfied), how satisfied are you with your own financial situation?

[k18] On a scale from 4 to 10 (where 10 is very satisfied), how satisfied are you with your life in general?

[k19_1] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Own family and children

[k19_2] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Permanent job

[k19_3] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: High standard of living

[k19_4] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Ownership of dwelling

[k19_5] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: High social status

[k19_6] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Own car

[k19_7] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Own business

[k19_8] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Higher than average wage

[k19_9] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Possibility to travel and see the world

[k19_10] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Possibility to make environmentally friendly consumer decisions

[k19_11] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Be involved in politics

[k19_12] Importance of achieving the following by the age of 35: Good, reliable friends

[k20] Which of the achievements mentioned above would you most like to achieve by the age of 35?

[k21_1] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party, or the candidate of which political party would you feel closest to?

[k21_2] If you had to choose one of the following political parties, which would it be?

[bv1] Respondent's gender

[bv2] Respondent's age

[bv3] Respondent's vocational education

[bv4] Have you taken the matriculation examination (i.e. completed upper secondary school)?

[bv5_1] Does your father have a degree or certificate from...

[bv5_2] Does your mother have a degree or certificate from...

[bv6] Are you studying at present?

[bv7] What is your present main economic activity?

[bv9] Type of municipality of residence

[bv10] Major region

Study description in machine readable DDI-C 2.5 format

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