FSD2586 EVA Survey on Finnish Values and Attitudes 2010

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[q1_1] The main challenge for our country in the near future is to keeps jobs in Finland

[q1_2] Nowadays men and women are equal enough in Finland

[q1_3] People work so hard and under such pressure in Finnish workplaces that many will burn out early

[q1_4] The possibility provided by the current pension system to get a higher pension if one carries on working beyond the age of 63, does not appeal to me

[q1_5] The work done by ageing workers is often needlessly undervalued in Finland

[q1_6] High income tax reduces my willingness to work

[q1_7] I would be willing to accept a lower wage, if working hours were shortened and I had more leisure time

[q1_8] It is not possible to trust the future with an easy mind in today's society, because one can lose one's job and livelihood all of a sudden

[q1_9] Climate change is the biggest environmental threat of our time. In order to prevent it, every country must take immediate and effective measures.

[q1_10] If the Finns had a more positive attitude to entrepreneurship this would benefit our society as a whole

[q1_11] The fact that our population is ageing and diminishing means that Finland needs to facilitate immigration

[q1_12] It is far too easy to take early retirement in Finland nowadays

[q1_13] If women could participate and influence decision-making more in working life it would benefit society as a whole

[q1_14] Unless the organisation and activities of trade unions are rebuilt on a totally new basis, the unions will not be able to promote the interests of their members in the future

[q1_15] The government should undertake a more effective policy to ensure full employment in Finland

[q1_16] Being an entrepreneur in Finland entails so high payments and risks that 'only a madman' would want to become an entrepreneur in favour of a steady paid job

[q1_17] The wariness Finnish people show towards foreigners is wise guardedness, not ignorance or racism

[q1_18] I am willing to accept a lower standard of living to reduce pollution and environmental problems

[q1_19] I am so attached to my own region of residence that I would not move anywhere else even to get a job

[q1_20] Increasing immigration of foreigners to Finland brings useful international influences

[q1_21] Finnish society has succumbed too much to market forces

[q1_22] Economic growth is the only way to ensure continuous well-being of citizens

[q1_23] Many of today's pensioners are so fit that they could well carry on working

[q1_24] Talking about increasingly fast pace of life and stress is nonsense since people do have quite enough time if they just use it appropriately

[q1_25] Being successful at work is to a large extent dependent people themselves and their attitudes

[q1_26] I'm satisfied with my job and my current employer

[q1_27] The financial crises is not over yet, our country is facing even harder times

[q1_28] Being unemployed is not such a bad thing if one can have a guaranteed basic income

[q1_29] Nowadays it is not necessary for people to commit themselves to any interest group or organisation

[q1_30] The employment situation in Finland today is determined not so much by government policies and actions than by success of its enterprises

[q1_31] Maintaining the welfare society is not possible without strong economic growth

[q1_32] I would like to commit myself to a job or a company and work hard to help it succeed

[q1_33] Nowadays, market economy functions for the benefit of all Finnish citizens

[q1_34] I would be willing to take any job going rather than be unemployed

[q1_35] There is no reason why the tax level for entrepreneurs should be lower than for employees

[q1_36] Work is the most important part in a person's life

[q1_37] Succeeding at work requires good luck more than anything else

[q2_1] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Full-time work

[q2_2] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Working schedules are flexible enough to allow desired balance between work and leisure time

[q2_3] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Work is useful to society / is done for a good and important cause

[q2_4] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Working hours are regular, and there is no need to take work home

[q2_5] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: The line mamager/supervisor is fair and encouraging

[q2_6] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: A steady job

[q2_7] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Provides an opportunity for self-fullfilment

[q2_8] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: There is encouragement for good work performance which it is financially rewarded

[q2_9] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: The values of the organisation and my supervisors correspond to my own

[q2_10] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: The work is highly valued in our society

[q2_11] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Job security

[q2_12] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Work is interesting

[q2_13] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: High income from the work

[q2_14] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Good interpersonal work environment, it is nice to work there

[q2_15] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: The job offers good opportunities for advancement

[q2_16] How important are the following characteristics of work/your job to you: Working hours are flexible and I can also work from home

[q3_1] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Paid work

[q3_2] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Household tasks

[q3_3] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Family activities

[q3_4] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Friends and acquaintances

[q3_5] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Leisure time hobbies

[q3_6] Are you happy with the way you divide your time or would you like to devote more, the same amount or less time on: Activities for the common good (voluntary, social or political activities)

[q4_1] What does paid work mean to you personally (if you are not working at the moment, answer according to your experience/views): Just a way of earning a living

[q4_2] What does paid work mean to you personally: A way of earning money to fund other activities I'm really interested in

[q4_3] What does paid work mean to you personally: Constitutes a duty for every citizen (taxes etc.)

[q4_4] What does paid work mean to you personally: The main source of self-esteem/identity

[q4_5] What does paid work mean to you personally: Everyday routine which does not arouse strong feelings

[q4_6] What does paid work mean to you personally: Possibility to be something, to succeed in something

[q4_7] What does paid work mean to you personally: Working is an honour, work has a great value in itself

[q4_8] What does paid work mean to you personally: Place to hide from other demands in life

[q4_9] What does paid work mean to you personally: Opportunity to develop one's potential and knowledge

[q4_10] What does paid work mean to you personally: Purely financial exchange, employer buys my labour and I sell it

[q4_11] What does paid work mean to you personally: Unavoidable evil that one cannot escape

[q4_12] What does paid work mean to you personally: Solidarity towards the employer/working community

[q4_13] What does paid work mean to you personally: Ceaseless drudgery, physical or mental strain

[q4_14] What does paid work mean to you personally: Pleasant activity I would take part in even if I did not need the money

[q4_15] What does paid work mean to you personally: Good social relationships, important friendships

[q4_16] What does paid work mean to you personally: Unfair treatment, unwarranted belittlement

[q4_17] What does paid work mean to you personally: Continuous changes and insecurity caused by the changes

[q4_18] What does paid work mean to you personally: Privilege to be able to take part in doing something for the common good

[q5_1] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Permanent, life-long jobs will gradually disappear altogether

[q5_2] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Part-time work will increase in favour of full-time work

[q5_3] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: The status and power of trade unions will weaken

[q5_4] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Terms and conditions of employment will be agreed locally/at company level

[q5_5] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Casual work and project-length contracts (short contracts) will increase

[q5_6] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: An increasing number of peole will become entrepreneurs/self-employed instead of being employees

[q5_7] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: People will learn to accept insecure jobs

[q5_8] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Jobs will become more independent, interesting and intellectually rewarding

[q5_9] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: There will be more women in management positions

[q5_10] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: There will be more stress and pressure for time

[q5_11] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: A significant number of new jobs will be created in the industry sector

[q5_12] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: A significant number of new jobs will be created in the service sector

[q5_13] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Entitlement criteria for retirement will become tighter

[q5_14] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: The quality of working environment at workplaces will suffer/become worse

[q5_15] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: The will be better possibilities to choose what one's duties at work

[q5_16] How likely do you consider the following developments in the Finnish working life over the next few years: Ageing people will carry on working to a significantly higher age than they do nowadays

[bv1] The respondent's gender

[bv2] The respondent's age group

[bv3] Number of inhabitants in the respondent's municipality of residence

[bv4] The respondent's basic education

[bv5] The respondent's vocational education

[bv6] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status

[bv7] The respondent's industry of employment

[bv8] If the parliamentary elections were held now, the candidate of which political party would you vote for?

[bv9] The respondent's region of residence (NUTS3)

[bv10] Type of employer (current or latest)

[bv11] If your employer is/was an enterprise, is/was it a listed company?

[bv12] The respondent's working hours

[bv13] Type of contract

[bv14] Are you a member of a federation of trade unions?

[bv15] Which social class do you feel you primarily belong to?

[bv16] Type of survey

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