Study title

Waitresses 2004: Theme Interviews

Dataset ID Number

FSD2383

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2383

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Peltoniemi, Aila (University of Tampere. Department of Social Policy and Social Work)

Abstract

The data were collected through theme interviews of eight waitresses or restaurateurs in Pirkanmaa region, Finland. The female interviewees, aged approximately 30-65, had long careers in the industry, and the restaurants they worked in could accommodate 45-220 customers. The restaurants were located in suburbs or rural population centres. The interviews probed topics such as prevention of negative social and health effects caused by alcohol, purpose of the alcohol law, and different customer situations related to child and youth protection, relationship crises, financial problems, loneliness, alcohol, health, illness, trade, thefts, problem gambling, and drug misuse. The whole dataset contains 160 pages, and the length of individual transcribed interviews is 15-29 pages.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

customer service; customers; restaurants; social interaction; social problems

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social welfare policy (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Drug abuse, alcohol and smoking (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

• Peltoniemi, Aila (University of Tampere. Department of Social Policy and Social Work)

Time Period Covered

2004

Collection Dates

2004-01

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland, Tampere, Virrat, Ylöjärvi

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Waitresses and female restaurateurs in Pirkanmaa region, Finland

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

A purposive sample of waitresses and female restaurateurs who had long work experience and who worked in Pirkanmaa region. The researcher, who worked as an alcohol inspector, selected the sample during inspections.

Collection Mode

Interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

Eight RTF files, approximately 160 pages in total

Data File Language

The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

Qualitative data are available in their original language only and are not translated.

Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The researcher transcribed the interviews. The data were anonymised during archiving: names of persons were changed or removed whenever necessary to prevent identification. The age or birth year of the interviewees were removed or categorised. In addition, information about municipalities or workplaces were coarsened when necessary.

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

Peltoniemi, Aila (University of Tampere): Waitresses 2004: Theme Interviews [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2009-03-10). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2383

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.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

Peltoniemi, Aila (2005). Lähiöravintolan tarjoilija alkoholista aiheutuvien sosiaali- ja terveyshaittojen ehkäisijänä. Tampere: Tampereen yliopisto. Sosiaalityön pro gradu -tutkielma.