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[q1] Have you used candidate selectors?
[q2_1] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by broadcasting company MTV3
[q2_2] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat
[q2_3] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by YLE (Finnish Broadcasting Company)
[q2_4] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by the evening/tabloid paper Ilta-Sanomat
[q2_5] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by the evening/tabloid paper Iltalehti
[q2_6] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by a regional newspaper
[q2_7] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by some other media outlet
[q2_8] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by the SAK (The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions)
[q2_9] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by some other voluntary/civic organisation
[q2_10] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Selector provided by a political party
[q2_11] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Other
[q2_12] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which candidate selectors did you use in these elections: Can't say
[q3] (IF Q1=3 or 4) How many candidate selectors did you use?
[q4] (IF Q1=3 or 4) How many times did you use a candidate selector in these elections?
[q5_1] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: I didn't have a favourite candidate and I voted for the candidate whose views were closest to mine according to a selector
[q5_2] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: I tried a candidate selector out of curiosity, but I didn't let the result influence me
[q5_3] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: I compared the results given by different candidate selectors
[q5_4] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: I discussed the results of candidate selectors with friends or acquaintances
[q5_5] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: I felt the candidate selector was useful and informative
[q5_6] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: Candidate selector made it easier for me to choose my candidate
[q5_7] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: None of the above
[q5_8] (IF Q1=3 or 4) Which of the following describe your experiences of candidate selectors in these elections: Can't say
[q6_1] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: Candidate selectors are for fun and entertainment rather than to be taken seriously
[q6_2] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: Candidate selectors affect my choice of candidate
[q6_3] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: There are too many candidate selectors
[q6_4] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: Candidate selectors awaken interest in politics and elections
[q6_5] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: None of the above
[q6_6] Which of the following describe your opinions on candidate selectors in general: Can't say
[q7_1] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed newspaper articles on the elections
[q7_2] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed television news and current affairs programmes on the elections
[q7_3] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed articles on the elections in free newspapers
[q7_4] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You saw candidate advertisements in the newspapers
[q7_5] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You saw party advertisements in the newspapers
[q7_6] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You saw candidate advertisements on television
[q7_7] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You saw party advertisements on television
[q7_8] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You heard candidate commercials on the radio
[q7_9] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You noticed there were candidate advertisements delivered to letterboxes
[q7_10] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed election debates or party interviews on television
[q7_11] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed an entertainment programme with parliamentary candidates on television
[q7_12] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You visited the web page of a party
[q7_13] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You visited the web page of a candidate
[q7_14] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You followed a candidate's Facebook or Twitter page, or equivalent
[q7_15] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You received a friend request from a candidate on Facebook
[q7_16] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You participated in a discussion on Facebook, Twitter, a blog or equivalent
[q7_17] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You were inspired by a web site, Facebook or equivalent to donate money to a candidate
[q7_18] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You participated in an election campaign rally organised by a party or candidate
[q7_19] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: You noticed campaigns urging people to vote
[q7_20] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: None of the above
[q7_21] Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: Can't say
[q8_1] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I felt bothered by a lack of real alternatives in these elections
[q8_2] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Parties had too similar goals in these elections
[q8_3] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Relevant issues were discussed during the election campaign
[q8_4] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: In election campaigning, the focus was too much on election advertisements, leading to actual issues receiving too little attention
[q8_5] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The issues and the differences between the parties became clear enough for voters to make their decisions
[q8_6] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Election campaigns of the parties were too aggressive and too interested in seeking conflicts
[q8_7] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Election campaigns of the parties should have sought more conflicts in order for the voter to see the differences between them
[q8_8] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: For once we had elections that had the right amount of tension and conflict
[q8_9] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The issue of immigration was visible in the election campaigns
[q8_10] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Pre-election polls spurred the election victory of True Finns and increased the credibility of the party
[q8_11] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Pre-election poll results on support for different parties should not be published at all
[q9_1] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: National Coalition Party (KOK)
[q9_2] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP)
[q9_3] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: True Finns (later called The Finns) (PS)
[q9_4] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Centre Party of Finland (KESK)
[q9_5] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Left Alliance (VAS)
[q9_6] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Green League (VIHR)
[q9_7] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP)
[q9_8] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Christian Democrats (KD)
[q9_9] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Other party or group
[q9_10] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Didn't see any advertisements
[q9_11] The advertisements of which parties or candidates do you remember seeing on TV before the elections: Can't say
[q10] (IF MENTIONED Q9_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Thinking about the impact of the election advertising campaign on television on the whole, did the TV advertisements benefit or disadvantage the party you support?
[q11a] What is your attitude towards political advertising on TV?
[q11b] What is your attitude towards political advertising in newspapers?
[q12] Many people say they voted in an election, but in fact did not vote for some reason or other. Did you yourself vote in the recent parliamentary elections?
[q13] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) The representative of which party or group did you vote for in the recent parliamentary elections?
[q14] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) What did you do in the parliamentary elections?
[q15_1] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Newspaper articles
[q15_2] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Election advertisements in newspapers
[q15_3] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Articles in magazines
[q15_4] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: News and current affairs programmes on TV
[q15_5] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Election advertisements on TV
[q15_6] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Radio programmes covering the elections
[q15_7] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Election programmes on TV
[q15_8] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you received information from the following sources for your voting decision: Web pages of a party or parties
[q15_9] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you received information from the following sources for your voting decision: Web pages of a candidate or candidates
[q15_10] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: The so-called social media
[q15_11] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Entertainment and other informal programmes dealing with the elections on TV
[q15_12] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: A candidate selector on the Internet, provided by a media company or other organisation
[q15_13] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Election campaign rallies organised by a party or a candidate
[q15_14] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Friends, acquaintances, co-workers or relatives
[q15_15] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: Candidate selectors on the Internet
[q15_16] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) To what extent would you say you got information from the following sources for your voting decision: The campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) urging people to vote
[q16] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following was the most important when you voted?
[q17_1] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The party promotes the interests of the professional/social group to which I belong
[q17_2] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The performance of the party's or group's candidates on television
[q17_3] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The party has a good leader
[q17_4] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: I am an active supporter of the party/group
[q17_5] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The party/group has competent people for making nation-wide decisions
[q17_6] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Desire to influence the choice of prime minister
[q17_7] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The ideology of the party/group is close to mine
[q17_8] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The performance of the party in the past four years
[q17_9] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The party had a successful campaign
[q17_10] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Custom/habit; most of the time I have voted for the same party
[q17_11] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Desire to influence the future government coalition
[q17_12] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Desire to ensure that Finland is kept Finnish
[q17_13] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Desire to express my discontent with policy-makers and those in the Government
[q17_14] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The party's goals for the next four years
[q17_15] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: The personal charm of a political figure and the fact that s/he stood out from others
[q17_16] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Election campaign financing scandal
[q17_17] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Finland's participation in the EU bailout loans to Greece, Ireland and Portugal
[q17_18] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How much did the following factors affect your choice of party or group in the parliamentary elections: Desire to protest against the way things are going
[q18_1] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Environmental issues and climate change
[q18_2] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Taxation
[q18_3] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Social security and health care
[q18_4] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Pension issues
[q18_5] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Energy and nuclear power
[q18_6] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Foreign policy
[q18_7] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Unemployment
[q18_8] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Income disparity
[q18_9] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Population aging
[q18_10](IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Security and defence policy
[q18_11] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Business subsidies/support
[q18_12] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Care for the elderly
[q18_13] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Equality between men and women
[q18_14] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Poverty, marginalisation
[q18_15] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: The amount of government debt
[q18_16] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Regional disparity
[q18_17] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Finnish EU policy and issues relating to the EU
[q18_18] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Finland's potential NATO membership
[q18_19](IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Crime prevention and punishments for crime
[q18_20] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Immigrants
[q18_21] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Choice of the prime minister
[q18_22] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Future government coalition
[q18_23] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) How important were the following issues when making your voting decision in the parliamentary elections: Job security of employees
[q19] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) At what stage did you make your final choice on which party's or group's candidate to vote for?
[q20_1] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: I changed my choice of party about a week or week and a half before the election day
[q20_2] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: This time, I voted for a party I don't usually vote for in the parliamentary elections
[q20_3] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: I wasn't going to vote at first, but then I decided to influence and vote after all
[q20_4] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: None of the above
[q20_5] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) Which of the following statements about the parliamentary elections are true for you: Can't say
[q21_1] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate is a member of the party you support
[q21_2] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following? You had a clear idea of what this person was promoting and would defend as a member of parliament
[q21_3] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? You had a clear idea about the candidate as a person
[q21_4] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate was of the same sex as you
[q21_5] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate was of the same age-group as you
[q21_6] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? You had voted for this person previously
[q21_7] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate was well-known and had a good chance of being elected
[q21_8] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's colourful and bold comments and policies
[q21_9] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's allure and charisma
[q21_10] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's credibility and reliability
[q21_11] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's activity in new media
[q21_12] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's appearances in traditional media
[q21_13] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The candidate's election advertising
[q21_14] (IF VOTED, Q12=2 or 3) When you decided whom to vote for in the parliamentary elections, how important, in your view, were the following things? The result given by a candidate selector
[q22_1] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: Media coverage was fair and appropriate
[q22_2] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: True Finns received too much attention
[q22_3] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: Only some parties achieved prominence in the media
[q22_4] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: Too much attention was paid to negative things and scandals
[q22_5] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: The media focused more on images than on political issues
[q22_6] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: Political issues were covered well in the media
[q22_7] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: None of the above
[q22_8] Your opinion on media coverage of the election campaigns: Can't say
[q23_1] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Paavo Arhinmäki (Left Alliance)
[q23_2] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Jyrki Katainen (National Coalition Party)
[q23_3] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Mari Kiviniemi (Centre Party of Finland)
[q23_4] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Anni Sinnemäki (Green League)
[q23_5] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Timo Soini (True Finns, later known as The Finns)
[q23_6] Thinking about the campaigning in the last week before the elections, how would you say the following leaders of the largest parties performed in public: Jutta Urpilainen (Social Democratic Party of Finland)
[q24] Whom of the following improved their performance the most in the last days before the elections?
[q25_1] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you did not vote this time: I had difficulties in finding a suitable candidate
[q25_2] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? An obstacle/commitment prevented me from voting
[q25_3] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I forgot to go vote
[q25_4] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? My vote would not have made a difference
[q25_5] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I do not trust politics and politicians in general
[q25_6] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? Issues important to me were not discussed in the election campaigns
[q25_7] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I wanted to protest against politics and politicians in general
[q25_8] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I had difficulties in finding a suitable party/group
[q25_9] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I'm not in the least interested in politics
[q25_10] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I didn't see how voting would benefit me in any way
[q25_11] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? By abstaining I wanted to give the government 'a rap on the knuckles' (express discontent)
[q25_12] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I abstained because things seem to work out reasonably well even without voting
[q25_13] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I abstained because I have usually abstained in the past as well, and I only vote on special occasions - if even then
[q25_14] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? I did not have a good enough reason to vote
[q25_15] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? The differences between the parties and between the candidates were not clear enough
[q25_16] (IF DID NOT VOTE, Q12=1) To what extent did the following things affect the fact that you didn't vote this time? Weather on the election day
[q26] Did you vote in the 2008 municipal (local) elections?
[q27] (IF Q26=1) The representative of which party or group did you vote for in the 2008 municipal (local) elections?
[q28] Did you vote in the 2007 parliamentary elections?
[q29] (IF Q28=1) In the 2007 parliamentary elections, the candidate of which party or group did you vote for?
[q30] If you had to choose one of the following political parties, which would it be?
[q31_1] Where would you place yourself on the following scale: Political left - Political right
[q31_2] Where would you place yourself on the following scale: Religious - Non-religious
[q31_3] Where would you place yourself on the following scale: Market oriented - Public sector oriented
[q31_4] Where would you place yourself on the following scale: Liberal values - Conservative values
[q31_5] Where would you place yourself on the following scale: Green - Not green
[q32] How many newspapers subscriptions does your household have?
[q33a] How often do you read a printed newspaper?
[q33b] How often do you read an online newspaper?
[q34] How useful was the election advertising in newspapers for you in selecting the party or candidate to vote for?
[q35_1] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Speed of reporting
[q35_2] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Reliability
[q35_3] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Accuracy
[q35_4] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Concretizing/illustrating difficult issues
[q35_5] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Presenting things in a comprehensive language
[q35_6] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Providing background information on issues
[q35_7] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Analyzing issues
[q35_8] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Equal and fair treatment of the candidates
[q35_9] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Providing sufficient information
[q35_10] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Demonstrating the differences between the parties
[q35_11] How well do you think newspapers performed in the following when reporting about the elections: Performance in election reporting in general
[q36] How interesting did you find the election advertising in newspapers?
[q37_1] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cuts to public services
[q37_2] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Increases in service and usage fees
[q37_3] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Tax increases
[q37_4] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cuts to social security benefits
[q37_5] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cuts to unemployment benefits
[q37_6] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Extending working lives by raising the retirement age
[q37_7] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Speeding up applying for post upper secondary education and shortening the time spent in studies
[q37_8] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cuts to pensions
[q37_9] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Reducing the number of municipalities
[q37_10] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Reforming public service delivery
[q37_11] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Selling public property
[q37_12] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cutting back on public sector staff
[q37_13] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Cutting the wages of public sector staff
[q37_14] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: None of the above
[q37_15] Which of the following measures to secure public finances would you accept, if something had to be done: Can't say
[q38_1] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: National Coalition Party (KOK)
[q38_2] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP)
[q38_3] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: True Finns (PS)
[q38_4] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Centre Party of Finland (KESK)
[q38_5] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Left Alliance (VAS)
[q38_6] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Green League (VIHR)
[q38_7] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP)
[q38_8] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Christian Democrats (KD)
[q38_9] The new Government will have to make difficult decisions over the next four years. In the light of the election results, which parties should be in the Government: Can't say
[q39_1] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? National Coalition Party (KOK)
[q39_2] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP)
[q39_3] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? True Finns (PS)
[q39_4] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Centre Party of Finland (KESK)
[q39_5] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Left Alliance (VAS)
[q39_6] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Green League (VIHR)
[q39_7] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP)
[q39_8] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Christian Democrats (KD)
[q39_9] Which parties do you think have the right to remain outside of the new Government? Can't say
[q40] Which party do you think would be able to be the most responsible one in the Government, that is, to take the interests of citizens and the whole country into account in their decision-making?
[q41] Do you think the new coalition Government will last for the next four years or will it break apart before the next parliamentary elections?
[q42] Did you notice, prior to the elections, the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) urging people to vote?
[q43_1] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In advertisements on TV
[q43_2] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In tabloid/evening papers
[q43_3] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In newspapers
[q43_4] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In magazines/journals
[q43_5] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In paper(s)/magazine(s) of a trade union or professional association
[q43_6] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In street advertisements
[q43_7] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): At the workplace
[q43_8] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): At school or other educational institution
[q43_9] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In the library
[q43_10] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In a shop or shopping centre
[q43_11] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): On the Internet
[q43_12] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): On TV news
[q43_13] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): In a campaign event organised by the SAK
[q43_14] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): Somewhere else
[q43_15] (IF Q42=1) Where did you notice the campaign of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK): Can't say
[q44] (IF Q42=1) What kind of effect did the SAK's recommendation to vote have on you?
[q45] (IF Q42=1) What kind of effect do you think the SAK's recommendation to vote had on SAK members in general?
[q46] (IF Q42=1) Thinking about the SAK campaign from wage earners' perspective, which of the following best describes your views?
[q47] (IF Q42=1) How successful would you say the campaign of the SAK was?
[q48] (IF Q42=1) In your opinion, did the campaign of the SAK guide people to vote for a certain party or parties, or not?
[q49] (IF Q42=1) Did the advertising of the SAK encourage you to vote?
[q50] (IF Q42=1) Was the advertising appropriate for the SAK in terms of style and content?
[q51_1] To what extent do you agree or disagree: The trade union movement should briskly and determinedly urge citizens to use their right to vote in parliamentary elections
[q51_2] To what extent do you agree or disagree: My voting decision is affected by actions taken by parties in issues relating to the circumstances of wage earners
[q51_3] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Democracy functions so well in Finland that there are no grounds for talking about citizens' lack of influence
[q51_4] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Important national issues should more often be decided by a referendum
[q51_5] To what extent do you agree or disagree: On the whole, democracy works well in Finland
[q51_6] To what extent do you agree or disagree: On the whole, democracy works well in the European Union
[q51_7] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Views of the citizens are taken into account in political decisions through political parties
[q51_8] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Political decision-makers are unfairly blamed for decisions they have to make in difficult situations and when facing contradictory expectations
[q51_9] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Political decision-makers are responsible for the things that have gone wrong in the Finnish society
[q51_10] To what extent do you agree or disagree: As a consequence of the parliamentary election results, things will change for the better in Finland
[q51_11] To what extent do you agree or disagree: I'm interested in politics and social issues
[q51_12] To what extent do you agree or disagree: I'm worried that Finland will get sidetracked and come to a dead end in the European Union
[q51_13] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Finland doesn't have to care about the views of the EU or of any particular country; we are best off on our own in all situations
[q51_14] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Finland should participate in the EU bailout package, that is, in bank bond government-guarantee schemes to support Portugal
[bv1] The respondent's gender
[bv2] The respondent's age
[bv3] The respondent's municipality of residence
[bv4_1] The respondent's basic education
[bv4_2] The respondent's vocational education
[bv5] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status
[bv6] The respondent's gross annual income
[bv7] Type of the respondent's municipality of residence
[bv8] Major region (NUTS 2)
[bv9] The respondent's self-placement on the left-right axis
[bv10] The respondent's self-perceived social class
[bv11] The respondent is a member in a trade union that is itself a member of...
[bv12a] Party weight A
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