Select variable
[fsd_no] FSD study number
[fsd_vr] FSD edition number
[fsd_id] FSD case id
[bv1] Respondent's gender
[bv2] Respondent's age
[bv3] Respondent's employment status
[bv4] Respondent's occupational group
[bv5] Respondent's marital status
[bv6] Occupational group of the head of household (= the person with the highest income)
[bv7] Are you the person with the highest income in your household?
[bv8] Who in the household is mainly responsible for everyday chores like shopping?
[bv9] Household type
[bv10_1] Age of children living in the household: 0 years
[bv10_2] Age of children living in the household: 1 year
[bv10_3] Age of children living in the household: 2 years
[bv10_4] Age of children living in the household: 3 years
[bv10_5] Age of children living in the household: 4 years
[bv10_6] Age of children living in the household: 5 years
[bv10_7] Age of children living in the household: 6 years
[bv10_8] Age of children living in the household: 7 years
[bv10_9] Age of children living in the household: 8 years
[bv10_10] Age of children living in the household: 9 years
[bv10_11] Age of children living in the household: 10 years
[bv10_12] Age of children living in the household: 11 years
[bv10_13] Age of children living in the household: 12 years
[bv10_14] Age of children living in the household: 13 years
[bv10_15] Age of children living in the household: 14 years
[bv10_16] Age of children living in the household: 15 years
[bv10_17] Age of children living in the household: 16 years
[bv10_18] Age of children living in the household: 17 years
[bv11] Total number of children aged under 18 living in the household
[bv12] Total gross annual income of the household (before taxes)
[bv13] Total number of people living in the household
[bv14_1] Which newspapers do you read regularly: The top three (Helsingin Sanomat, Aamulehti, Turun Sanomat)?
[bv14_2] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Maaseudun Tulevaisuus?
[bv14_3] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Other newspaper?
[bv14_4] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Taloussanomat?
[bv14_5] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Ilta-Sanomat?
[bv14_6] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Iltalehti?
[bv14_7] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Kauppalehti?
[bv14_8] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Other?
[bv14_9] Which newspapers do you read regularly: Can't say/none?
[bv15] Respondent's education
[bv16_1] Does the household have: Car?
[bv16_2] Does the household have: Teletext television?
[bv16_3] Does the household have: Cable or satellite television?
[bv16_4] Does the household have: Second home/holiday home?
[bv16_5] Does the household have: Video recorder?
[bv16_6] Does the household have: Home computer?
[bv16_7] Does the household have: Mobile phone?
[bv16_8] Does the household have: Internet connection?
[bv16_9] Does the household have: Fixed-line telephone; used for telephone calls?
[bv16_10] Does the household have: Fixed-line telephone; used for data transmission/accessing Internet?
[bv16_11] Does the household have: DVD device (a DVD player or a DVD drive in a computer or a video game console)?
[bv16_12] Does the household have: Digital television / digital receiver / digital adapter?
[bv16_13] Does the household have: Digital camera?
[bv16_14] Does the household have: None of the above?
[bv17] How many hours per week do you usually watch television?
[bv18] Type of accommodation
[bv19] Number of inhabitants in the respondent's municipality of residence
[bv20] Type of neighbourhood
[bv21] Province of residence
[bv23] Region of residence (NUTS3)
[bv24] Do you have access to and use a mobile phone?
[bv25] Do you yourself use the Internet?
[bv26_1] Where do you use the Internet: At home
[bv26_2] Where do you use the Internet: At work
[bv26_3] Where do you use the Internet: At school/polytechnic/university or other educational institution
[bv26_4] Where do you use the Internet: At the home of a relative or friend
[bv26_5] Where do you use the Internet: In the library
[bv26_6] Where do you use the Internet: Somewhere else
[bv26_7] Where do you use the Internet: Can't say
[bv27] How often do you use the Internet?
[bv28] The candidate of which political party or group would you most likely vote for, it the parliamentary elections were held now?
[q1] In your opinion, how well has Finland managed its foreign policy over the past few years?
[q2_1] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Sweden
[q2_2] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Other Nordic countries
[q2_3] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Russia
[q2_4] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Estonia
[q2_5] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Other Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania)
[q2_6] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: Germany
[q2_7] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: France
[q2_8] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: The United Kingdom
[q2_9] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: The United States
[q2_10] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: China
[q2_11] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the following countries: The developing countries
[q3] In your opinion, how well has the European Union managed its foreign and defence policy over the past few years?
[q4] What is your opinion on the Defence Forces funding?
[q5] If Finland were attacked, should Finns in all circumstances take up arms in defence of their country, even though the outcome seemed uncertain?
[q6] If Finland decided to enter a military alliance, what would you see as the best option?
[q7] Which of the following would you see as the best option for Finland?
[q8] Do you think that over the next five years Finns and Finland will live in a more secure or insecure world?
[q9_1] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finland's membership in the EU
[q9_2] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finland's potential NATO membership
[q9_3] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: NATO enlargement to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
[q9_4] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Potential NATO enlargement to the Ukraine
[q9_5] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Increase in Finland's international economic co-operation
[q9_6] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finland's participation in the EU's common defence
[q9_7] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finland's participation in the European rapid reaction force
[q9_8] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Military non-alignment of Sweden
[q9_9] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Sweden's potential membership in NATO
[q9_10] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: EU's fight against terrorism
[q9_11] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Turkey's potential membership in the EU
[q9_12] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finnish troops participating in crisis management operations in war zones
[q9_13] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: US war against terrorism
[q9_14] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Russia's war against terrorism
[q9_15] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Military non-alignment of Finland
[q9_16] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Increase in foreign ownership in Finnish economic life
[q10] Why do you think Finland should not apply for NATO membership? (open-ended question)
[q11_1] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: It would not increase Finland's safety
[q11_2] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: Finnish troops would have to fight in wars outside of Finland
[q11_3] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: The membership would increase Russian threat to Finland
[q11_4] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: The USA is too influential in NATO
[q11_5] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: It is beneficial for Finland to stay out of the conflicts between great powers
[q11_6] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: It is ultimately up to Finland to organise its own defence
[q11_7] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: The membership would increase the defence expenditure of Finland
[q11_8] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: Other reason
[q11_9] Finland should not apply for NATO membership because: Can't say
[q12] Why do you think Finland should apply for NATO membership? (open-ended question)
[q13_1] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: The membership would provide military security against Russia
[q13_2] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: It is beneficial for Finland to participate in Western organisations
[q13_3] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: Finland would participate in decision-making pertaining to NATO operations
[q13_4] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: On their own, the Finnish Defence Forces will not be able to defend Finland
[q13_5] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: The membership could decrease the defence expenditure of Finland
[q13_6] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: Other reason
[q13_7] Finland should apply for NATO membership because: Can't say
[q14] If Sweden decided to join NATO, should Finland then apply for NATO membership as well?
[q15_1] What is your opinion on the following: Finland participating in NATO-led crisis management operations?
[q15_2] What is your opinion on the following: Finland making its armoury and command structure compatible with NATO standards?
[q15_3] What is your opinion on the following: Finland participating in the NATO Response Force (NRF) exercises?
[q16] What would your opinion be if Finland participated in the formation of the NATO Response Force (NRF)?
[q17] Finland has decided to participate in the EU's rapid reaction force EUBG (European Union Battle Groups), which will be deployed at short notice. Do you approve of this decision?
[q18] Should Finland keep its present defence system which is based on universal conscription?
[q19_1] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: By drawing lots
[q19_2] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: By the level of willingness/motivation
[q19_3] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: By the grades in the lower or upper secondary school certificate
[q19_4] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: Equally from different parts of the country
[q19_5] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: By the performance in tests measuring physical and psychological condition
[q19_6] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: Voluntarily
[q19_7] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: Other
[q19_8] If the number of conscripts trained each year in Finland was to be reduced, on what basis should the remaining conscripts be selected: Can't say
[q20_1] Do you think military duties of the Finnish Armed Forces should include: Defending Finland's territorial integrity
[q20_2] Do you think military duties of the Finnish Armed Forces should include: Taking part in the defence of the European Union
[q20_3] Do you think military duties of the Finnish Armed Forces should include: Taking part in preventing crises and threatening situations in different parts of the world
[q21] In your opinion, how well has Finland managed its defence policy over the past few years?
[q22_1] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Up-to-date weaponry
[q22_2] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Good relations with neighbouring countries
[q22_3] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Armoury and command structure compatibility with NATO standards
[q22_4] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Citizens' will to defend the nation
[q22_5] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Defending the whole country
[q22_6] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Universal conscription for men
[q22_7] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Women's voluntary military service
[q22_8] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Amount, quality and maintainability of defence equipment
[q22_9] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Level of defence appropriations
[q22_10] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Size of the reserve
[q22_11] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Finland's participation in the European rapid reaction force
[q22_12] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Finland's participation in international peacekeeping and crisis management operations
[q22_13] How much do the following things affect maintaining a credible defence: Regular refresher courses for reservists
[q23_1] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Territorial integrity
[q23_2] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Welfare services
[q23_3] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Education system
[q23_4] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Finnish democracy
[q23_5] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Finnishness
[q23_6] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Finnish independence and sovereignty
[q23_7] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Social security and pension system
[q23_8] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Equality
[q23_9] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Religion
[q23_10] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Other
[q23_11] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: None
[q23_12] Which of the following things in Finland do you consider worth defending, with arms if necessary: Can't say
[q24_1] How concerned are you about the future because of: Conflict between Israel and the Palestinians?
[q24_2] How concerned are you about the future because of: Situation in Iraq?
[q24_3] How concerned are you about the future because of: Use of natural resources of the world?
[q24_4] How concerned are you about the future because of: Use of nuclear energy in Russia?
[q24_5] How concerned are you about the future because of: Use of nuclear energy in Finland?
[q24_6] How concerned are you about the future because of: Climate change?
[q24_7] How concerned are you about the future because of: Nuclear weapons?
[q24_8] How concerned are you about the future because of: International terrorism?
[q24_9] How concerned are you about the future because of: Possibility that Finland may become a target of a terrorist act?
[q24_10] How concerned are you about the future because of: International organised crime?
[q24_11] How concerned are you about the future because of: Spread of infectious diseases?
[q24_12] How concerned are you about the future because of: Globalisation of the economy?
[q24_13] How concerned are you about the future because of: Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction?
[q24_14] How concerned are you about the future because of: Recent developments in Russia?
[q24_15] How concerned are you about the future because of: Situation in the Middle East?
[q24_16] How concerned are you about the future because of: Effects of the war against terrorism on human rights and civil liberties?
[q24_17] How concerned are you about the future because of: Increase in the number of immigrants in Finland?
[q24_18] How concerned are you about the future because of: Relations between the Christian and Muslim worlds?
[q24_19] How concerned are you about the future because of: Energy and oil transportation in the Gulf of Finland?
[q24_20] How concerned are you about the future because of: Future prospects for the Finnish economy?
[q24_21] How concerned are you about the future because of: Future prospects for Finnish welfare services?
[q25] Your assessment of the military situation in the regions just across the Finnish border over the next ten years
[q26_1] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Armed attack
[q26_2] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Availability of energy
[q26_3] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Various infectious diseases, epidemics
[q26_4] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Various environmental threats (floods, oil accidents, transports of dangerous goods)
[q26_5] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Runaway immigration
[q26_6] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Climate change
[q26_7] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: International crime
[q26_8] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Political pressure
[q26_9] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Major disasters
[q26_10] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Terrorism
[q26_11] How well do you think Finland has prepared for countering the following security threats: Attacks against information networks
[q27_1] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: UN
[q27_2] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: EU
[q27_3] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: NATO
[q27_4] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: OSCE
[q27_5] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: Russia
[q27_6] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: USA
[q27_7] What kind of an effect do you think the following bodies have on the security of Finland: China
[q28] Should Finland participate in peacekeeping and crisis management operations in areas where there is still an ongoing war?
[q29] In your opinion, should Finland continue its policy of military nonalignment or enter a military alliance?
[q30] In your opinion, should Finland seek to become a member of NATO?
