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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[kieli] Questionnaire language

[q1] Respondent's year of birth

[q2] Respondent's gender

[q3] Respondent's marital status

[q4] Respondent's household composition

[q5_1] Total number of household members

[q5_2] Number of children aged 0-6 living in the household

[q5_3] Number of children aged 7-17 living in the household

[q5_4] Number of children aged over 17 living in the household

[q6] Respondent's present municipality of residence

[q7_1] Respondent's highest level of education

[q7_2] Spouse's/partner's highest level of education

[q8_1] Respondent's economic activity at present

[q8_2] Spouse's economic activity at present

[q9_1_1] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work full-time

[q9_1_2] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work part-time

[q9_1_3] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work on a government subsidized contract

[q9_1_4] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Unemployed

[q9_1_5] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Laid-off

[q9_1_6] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): In labour market training for the unemployed

[q9_1_7] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Student or pupil

[q9_1_8] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Homemaker/househusband

[q9_1_9] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Retired

[q9_1_10] Range of respondent's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Something else, what?

[q9_2_1] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work full-time

[q9_2_2] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work part-time

[q9_2_3] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): At work on a government subsidized contract

[q9_2_4] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Unemployed

[q9_2_5] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Laid-off

[q9_2_6] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): In labour market training for the unemployed

[q9_2_7] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Student or pupil

[q9_2_8] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Homemaker/househusband

[q9_2_9] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Retired

[q9_2_10] Range of spouse's/partner's economic activity during the past 3 years (multi-choice question): Something else, what?

[q10_1] Respondent's occupation (Classification of Statistics Finland 1997) (open-ended)

[q10_1_1] Vastaajan sosioekonominen asema (Avokysymys)

[q10_2] Spouse's/partner's occupation (Classification of Statistics Finland 1997) (open-ended)

[q10_2_2] Puolison sosioekonominen asema (Avokysymys)

[q11_1] Respondent's occupation or job title in present job (if not at work, in last job) (open-ended)

[q11_2] Spouse's/partner's occupation or job title in present job (if not at work, in last job) (open-ended)

[q12_1] For how long is your employment contract valid?

[q12_2] For how long is your spouse's/partner's employment contract valid?

[q13_1] Respondent's employment sector

[q13_2] Spouse's/partner's employment sector

[q14_1] Have you been unemployed or laid off in the past three years?

[q14_2] Has your spouse/partner been unemployed or laid off in the past three years?

[q15_1] How long has your present unemployment/lay-off lasted?

[q15_2] How long has your spouse's/partner's present unemployment/lay-off lasted?

[q16_1] If you are currently unemployed, do you receive...

[q16_2] If your spouse/partner is currently unemployed, does (s)he receive...

[q17_1] How long do you think your current unemployment will last?

[q17_2] How long do you think your spouse's/partner's current unemployment will last?

[q18_1] Are you getting or planning to get further education/training to improve your chances of getting a job?

[q18_2] Have you actively seeked work by sending job applications or by contacting employers once a month or more often?

[q18_3] Have you had to turn down any temporary job because you felt it would be inconvenient or would have made your financial situation worse?

[q18_4] Do you believe you will eventually find a job corresponding to your qualifications?

[q18_5] Is your present unemployment benefit sufficient to secure you a reasonable standard of living?

[q18_6] Has unemployment been entirely a negative experience for you?

[q19_1] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Work full-time?

[q19_2] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Work part-time?

[q19_3] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Do temporary work?

[q19_4] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Work for the public good for a compensation slightly higher than present unemployment benefit (e.g. helping the elderly)?

[q19_5] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Set up your own business

[q19_6] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Acquire additional vocational education or vocational education in a new field?

[q19_7] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Participate in rehabilitation?

[q19_8] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Take unemployment retirement?

[q19_9] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Remain unemployed provided that your income level stays the same?

[q19_10] In your present situation, would you be willing to: Move to another location of residence for a job?

[q20] Which one of the alternatives mentioned in q19 would be the best choice for you?

[q21_1] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: How to arrange various practical matters (e,g. child day care)

[q21_2] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Uncertainty of coping with the job

[q21_3] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Possible decrease in the household's social benefits

[q21_4] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Location of the workplace

[q21_5] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Correspondence between the job and your qualifications

[q21_6] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Achieving your previous salary level

[q21_7] How important are the following to you when accepting a job offer: Increasing your income level

[q22] How would you rate your present state of health?

[q23] Do you have any long-term illness, disability or health problem?

[q24] (IF YES) Does your illness, disability or health problem restrict your daily activities or ability to work?

[q25_1] Have you recently suffered from: Over-stress

[q25_2] Have you recently suffered from: Down-heartedness or depression

[q25_3] Have you recently suffered from: Nervousness or tension

[q25_4] Have you recently suffered from: Exhaustion or tiredness

[q25_5] Have you recently suffered from: Insomnia

[q25_6] Have you recently suffered from: Forgetfulness

[q26] Is there a person with whom you can discusss difficult matters confidentially?

[q27] Do you feel lonely?

[q28] How often does your life feel meaningful and worth living?

[q29_1] How satisfied are you with the following: Control over your own life

[q29_2] How satisfied are you with the following: Respect shown by other people towards you

[q29_3] How satisfied are you with the following: Possibility to participate in meaningful leisure activities

[q29_4] How satisfied are you with the following: Ability to influence social issues

[q30] Income support for one-adult (single person) household is currently 2000 Marks/month after rent. In your opinion, is this:

[q31] In your opinion, how much money does a one-adult household need per month, after taxes and excluding rent? (marks)

[q32] In your opinion, if your househould had to manage on social security benefits only, what net income would secure a reasonable standard of living (excluding housing costs) (marks/month)

[q33_1] Which form of income and how much do household members receive (Finnish Marks/month): Net wages (also spouse's/partner's)

[q33_2] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Net entrepreneurial income

[q33_3] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Basic state pension

[q33_4] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Earnings-related pension

[q33_5] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Private pension

[q33_6] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Some other pension

[q33_7] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Basic unemployment benefit

[q33_8] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Labour market benefit

[q33_9] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Earnings-related unemployment benefit

[q33_10] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Sick pay

[q33_11] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Income support

[q33_12] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Student grant

[q33_13] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Housing benefit or student housing allowance

[q33_14] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Child benefits

[q33_15] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Child home care allowance

[q33_16] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Maintenance allowance

[q33_17] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Parental pay (maternity/paternity pay)

[q33_18] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Interest and rental income

[q33_19] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Assistance from parent or relative

[q33_20_1] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Other income, what? (e.g. scholarship, informal care allowance, conscript's allowance)

[q33_20_2] Type and amount of income household members receive per month (in Finnish marks): Other income, what? (e.g. scholarship, informal care allowance, conscript's allowance)

[q34_1] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Housing benefit or student housing allowance

[q34_2] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Basic state pension

[q34_3] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Student grant

[q34_4] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Sick pay

[q34_5] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Labour market benefit

[q34_6] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Basic unemployment benefit

[q34_7] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Child benefit

[q34_8] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Child home care allowance

[q34_9] Sufficiency/insufficiency of benefits in terms of basic security: Parental pay (maternity/paternity pay)

[q35_1] Household's total expenses (Finnish Marks/month): Loan payments (interests + payments)

[q35_2] Household's total expenses (Finnish Marks/month): Housing costs excluding loan payments (e.g. rent, service charges, water)

[q35_3] Household's total expenses (Finnish Marks/month): Children's day care costs

[q35_4] Household's total expenses (Finnish Marks/month): Medicine expenses

[q35_5] Household's total expenses (Finnish Marks/month): Commuting expenses

[q36] Household's disposable income after above-mentioned expenses (q35)

[q37] How sufficient is that disposable income (q36)?

[q38] How satisfied are you with your household's present standard of living and opportunities to consume?

[q39] How easy/difficult is it for your household to manage on its current income?

[q40_1] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Owner-occupied or right-of-occupancy housing

[q40_2] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Holiday residence (summer cottage or timeshare)

[q40_3] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Private pension

[q40_4] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Investments (shares, stocks, etc.)

[q40_5] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Car, motorbike or other vehicle

[q40_6] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Holiday trip

[q40_7] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Hobby-related expenses

[q40_8] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Shopping goods (e.g. household appliances)

[q40_9] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future for: Other, please specify

[q40_10] Have you thought about taking a loan or consumer credit in the near future: No

[q41] What do you estimate your household's income level will be five years from now, compared to present situation?

[q43_1] Considering your present situation, do you feel you live in poverty?

[q43_2] Considering your income and loan payments, do you feel you are over-indebted?

[q44_1] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Irregular monthly income

[q44_2] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Payments of benefits funded by the Social Insurance Institution were delayed

[q44_3] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Had to cut leisure expenses

[q44_4] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Payments of rent or housing costs were delayed due to financial difficulties

[q44_5] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Payments of other bills were delayed or skipped due to financial difficulties

[q44_6] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Could not make bank loan or interest payments

[q44_7] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Property or income were foreclosed

[q44_8] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Prescribed medication was not purchased because of high price

[q44_9] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Had to go without some other medical care due to lack of money

[q44_10] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Had to go hungry due to lack of money

[q44_11] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Worn clothing could not be replaced by new clothes purchases

[q44_12] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Your family had to put off having children due to financial difficulties

[q44_13_1] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Other financial difficulties, please specify

[q44_13_2] Has your household faced any of the following situations in the past year: Other financial difficulties, please specify

[q45_1] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Rescheduling of debts

[q45_2] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Borrowing money from friends or relatives

[q45_3] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Taking a bank loan to cope with daily expenses

[q45_4] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Buying food on credit

[q45_5] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Spending own savings

[q45_6] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Selling property

[q45_7] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Applying for income support

[q45_8] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Getting free food (e.g. from Salvation Army)

[q45_9] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Changing location of residence

[q45_10] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Acquiring extra income (working overtime, taking a second job, etc.)

[q45_11] How have you tried to solve above-mentioned financial difficulties: Other solution, please specify?

[q46] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party would you vote for?

[q47_1] Tax rates should be lowered in Finland, even if it led to cuts in social security

[q47_2] Income disparities between citizens are too large in Finland

[q47_3] Social security and social services have made people passive and reduced their ability to use their initiative

[q47_4] Cooperation between authorities should be increased to prevent misuse of social security benefits

[q47_5] Those who have received financial support from society should pay back part of it when it becomes financially possible

[q47_6] It is good that health care and educational services remain mainly in the domain of the public sector

[q47_7] Nowadays, social security does not respond to people's needs

[q47_8] The number of socially excluded people is growing in Finland

[q47_9] Success in society depends mostly on the individual

[q47_10] Finnish society supports refugees and immigrants too much

[q47_11] Society must offer financial help to people who are not able to provide a decent standard of living for themselves

[q47_12] People receiving unemployment benefit should be willing to work for the public good in exchange

[q47_13] In modern society, people do not have much control over their own success

[q47_14] Since jobs are scarce, everyone willing to opt out of working life should be guaranteed a minimum income funded by the society