Study title

Inhabitants' Welfare Survey: North Karelia 1998

Dataset ID Number

FSD1277

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1277

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Eronen, Anne (Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health (STKL))
• Kinnunen, Petri (Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health (STKL))

Other Identification/Acknowledgements

• Regional Council of North Karelia
• North Karelian Association for Social Welfare
• Participating municipalities

Abstract

The survey aimed at studying social welfare and opinions on welfare services in the region of North Karelia (Finland). Respondents evaluated their financial and housing situation, interpesonal relations, leisure opportunities, power to control their own life, and the accessibility of services. Respondents were asked whether certain developments were an advantage to Finland: EU membership, the number of foreigners travelling or working in Finland, the number of refugees and the internationalization of the country. They rated the importance of various bodies (e.g. relatives, neighbours, voluntary workers or organizations, municipal or government officials, private service providers) in providing help and support.

Social networks were charted by asking how often and from whom respondents receive help, and whom respondents themselves help. The state of existing welfare services was charted by presenting a list of different social, health, employment and KELA services, and asking respondents to state whether they had used these services, and to rate their quality. Opinions on private health and social services (e.g. pharmacies, private medical services, home and child care services) were charted in a similar way.

Some questions pertained to whether welfare service costs should be covered by public funding or by customer fees, would a one-stop shop in their district be beneficial for accessing various welfare services, and should social services be privatized. Respondents assessed the future availability of social, health and employment services and the services offered by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA). One theme pertained to computer use, computer skills, and the use of online services via the Internet (e.g. banking or employment services, library services, online shopping, e-mail).

Background variables included the respondent's sex, year of birth, basic and occupational education, household size, main economic activity, housing tenure, duration of residence in the district, moving intentions, and satisfaction with public transport.

Keywords

Internet; living conditions; neighbourhoods; public services; public transport; regional development; social networks; social services; social support; social welfare

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Specific social services: use and availability (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social welfare policy (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social welfare systems/structures (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

• Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health

Data Producers

• Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health

Time Period Covered

1998

Collection Dates

1998-04 – 1998-05

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland, Lieksa, Liperi, Joensuu, Outokumpu, Rääkkylä

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Household

Universe

Households of Lieksa (Partalanmäki), Liperi (Ylämylly, Honkalampi), Outokumpu (Mustola, Jokipohja), Joensuu (Rantakylä) and Rääkkylä (main village, Rasivaara, Oravisalo-Varpasalo -Saaret, Sintsi-Nieminen).

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Mixed probability and non-probability

In the selection of participating municipalities, a volunteer selection was used. The surveys were conducted in certain town or rural municipality districts, in randomly selected households. The sample included both households living in owner-occupied accommodation and those in rented accommodation, and all kinds of dwelling types. Nearly all respondents lived in population centres. The questionnaire was delivered to 150 households in each municipality. As the first round did not bring forth a sufficient number of responses, additional questionnaires were delivered to households selected to a reserve sample. Trained data collectors delivered the questionnaires to sampled households in person, presenting the questionnaire and the aims of the study and, if necessary, giving instructions how to complete the questionnaire. Data collectors also collected the completed questionnaires.

Non-response was 20 % for those households where the questionnaire had been delivered. Non-response was considerably higher for the households where the data collector had been unable to reach the respondent in person. Some respondents refused to answer due to lack of interest.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

80

Data File Language

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Data Version

2.0

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FSD2385 Inhabitants' Welfare Survey: East Helsinki 2001

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Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The data are representative of public opinion on welfare in the region. However, it should be taken into consideration that the collection method probably excludes people in residential care and the most disadvantaged.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Eronen, Anne (Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health (STKL)) & Kinnunen, Petri (Finnish Federation for Social Welfare and Health (STKL)): Inhabitants' Welfare Survey: North Karelia 1998 [dataset]. Version 2.0 (2018-07-12). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1277

Deposit Requirement

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Special Terms and Conditions for Access

Users of the data shall send the Suomen sosiaali ja terveys ry (SOSTE) a copy of all reports, theses, articles, other publications or material based on or using the data. If printed, to the mail address: SOSTE Suomen sosiaali ja terveys ry, Tutkimus, Yliopistonkatu 5, 00100 HELSINKI, FINLAND. If electronic, to the e-mail address: tutkimus@soste.fi.

Disclaimer

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

Related Publications

Eronen, Anne & Londén, Pia & Perälahti, Anne & Siltaniemi, Aki (2003). Sitkeät seutukunnat: pohjoiskarjalaisten kokemuksia hyvinvoinnista ja palveluista. Helsinki: Sosiaali- ja terveysturvan keskusliitto & Joensuu: Pohjois-Karjalan sosiaaliturvayhdistys.

Eronen, Anne & Eskelinen, Marjut & Kinnunen, Petri & Virikko, Paula (1998). Pohjois-Karjala, kansalainen ja hyvinvointi. Joensuu: Pohjois-Karjalan Sosiaaliturvayhdistys & Pohjois-Karjalan liitto & Helsinki: Sosiaali- ja terveysturvan keskusliitto.