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] Is the respondent the household head (the person with the highest income)?
[bv4] Respondent's economic activity and occupational status
[bv5_2] So you live in.... (type of neighbourhood)
[bv7] Respondent's education
[bv8] Within which of the following income brackets does your gross household income fall (total income of all household members before taxes)?
[bv9] Respondent's household composition
[bv10] Number of persons in the household (including the respondent)
[bv11_1] Ages of children in the household: No children
[bv11_2] Ages of children in the household: Less than 2 years old
[bv11_3] Ages of children in the household: 2-3 years old
[bv11_4] Ages of children in the household: 4-6 years old
[bv11_5] Ages of children in the household: 7-11 years old
[bv11_6] Ages of children in the household: 12-16 years old
[bv11_7] Ages of children in the household: 17-20 years old
[bv11_8] Ages of children in the household: Over 20 years old
[bv11_9] Ages of children in the household: Can't say
[bv12] Number of children aged 0-6 in the household
[bv13] Number of children aged 7-16 in the household
[bv15] Economic activity and occupational status of the household head (the person with the highest income)
[bv16] Respondent's employment status
[bv17] Who decides over your household's grocery shopping?
[bv18] Respondent's province of residence (according to the pre-1997 classification)
[bv19] Major region (NUTS2)
[bv20] Respondent's region of residence (NUTS3)
[bv21] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party or group would you vote for?
[bv22] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party or group would you vote for AS YOUR SECOND CHOICE?
[bv23] Which party or group did you vote in the last parliamentary elections?
[q1] Do you belong to a church or other religious community? If yes, to which one?
[q2_1] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: I am a Christian
[q2_2] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church provides a solid foundation for life
[q2_3] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The faith taught by the church is important to me
[q2_4] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church promotes the word of God
[q2_5] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to attend worship services
[q2_6] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to attend other parish events
[q2_7] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to have a Christian baptism for my children
[q2_8] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to act as a godparent
[q2_9] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to be married in a church ceremony
[q2_10] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility to have a funeral ceremony in church
[q2_11] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Possibility for my children to attend parish clubs
[q2_12] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church strengthens my faith in God
[q2_13] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church is part of the Finnish way of life
[q2_14] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church maintains the hope of life after death
[q2_15] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church teaches Christian love for one's neighbour
[q2_16] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church teaches the right values to children and young people
[q2_17] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church helps the elderly and the disabled
[q2_18] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church helps those in trouble
[q2_19] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church maintains cemeteries
[q2_20] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church helps the poor in the Third World
[q2_21] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Belonging to the church gives security in life
[q2_22] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church maintains churches and churchyards which are part of our cultural history
[q2_23] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church offers spiritual guidance to those who want it
[q2_24] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church publicly defends the poor and the marginalised
[q2_25] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: The church maintains the Christian tradition of church holidays (Christmas, Easter etc.)
[q2_26] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) How important do you consider the following reasons to be for belonging to the church: Churches are open for those who want to pray or meditate
[q3] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) Have you considered leaving the Evangelical Lutheran Church?
[q4] (IF DOES NOT BELONG TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH) Have you considered joining the Evangelical Lutheran Church?
[q5_1] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Knowledgeable - not knowledgeable
[q5_2] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Honest - dishonest
[q5_3] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Spiritual - secularised
[q5_4] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Necessary - unnecessary
[q5_5] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Right-wing - left-wing
[q5_6] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Poor - rich
[q5_7] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Modern - old-fashioned
[q5_8] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Willing to serve - unwilling to serve
[q5_9] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Close - distant
[q5_10] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Reliable - unreliable
[q5_11] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Open - closed/self-contained
[q5_12] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Merciful - judgemental
[q5_13] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Efficient - inefficient
[q5_14] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Dynamic - declining
[q5_15] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Flexible - inflexible
[q5_16] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Tolerant - intolerant
[q5_17] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Unselfish - selfish
[q5_18] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Defends the weak - supports the strong
[q5_19] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Close to people - distant from people
[q5_20] How well do the following contrasting images correspond with your views of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Easy to approach - hard to approach
[q6_1] How often do you take part in or attend: Worship services?
[q6_2] How often do you take part in or attend: Holy Communion?
[q6_3] How often do you take part in or attend: Groups activities organised by the local parish?
[q6_4] How often do you take part in or attend: Church concerts or other religious musical events?
[q6_5] How often do you take part in or attend: Confession?
[q6_6] How often do you take part in or attend: Revival or devotional meetings?
[q6_7] How often do you take part in or attend: Camps or trips organised by the local parish?
[q6_8] How often do you take part in or attend: Voluntary work for the parish?
[q7_1] How often do you pray?
[q7_2] How often do you read the Bible?
[q7_3] How often do you read the parish magazine or other Christian magazines?
[q7_4] How often do you listen to spiritual or religious radio programs?
[q7_5] How often do you watch spiritual or religious television programs?
[q7_6] How often do you visit religion- or church-related online websites?
[q7_7] How often do you participate in religion-related discussions on the internet?
[q8] How often would you like to attend religious events, provided that the kind of events you would wish for were organized and would fit into your schedule?
[q9_1] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Worship services
[q9_2] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Gospel concerts
[q9_3] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Other music events
[q9_4] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Bible reading group
[q9_5] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Group activities for people in similar life situations
[q9_6] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Relationship courses
[q9_7] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Private discussions with a parish employee
[q9_8] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Voluntary work for the parish (e.g. with children and young people, the elderly and disabled)
[q9_9] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Trips or camps
[q9_10] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Religion-related discussion groups on the internet
[q9_11] How interested would you be in the following parish activities irrespective of your current participation: Something else
[q10_1] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: Not enough time
[q10_2] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: Not interested
[q10_3] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: My friends don't participate either
[q10_4] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: Spiritual life is foreign to me
[q10_5] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: The timing of their events/activities does not fit into my schedule
[q10_6] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I am disappointed in the church's activities
[q10_7] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I am disappointed in the church's employees
[q10_8] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I have lots of other hobbies
[q10_9] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I have never been invited/asked to participate
[q10_10] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I don't know anyone from the parish
[q10_11] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I have never got around to participating
[q10_12] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: The church is too narrow-minded
[q10_13] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: The church is too liberal
[q10_14] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I haven't received enough information about parish activities
[q10_15] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I have no say/influence in the parish
[q10_16] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: They do not organize activities that are meaningful to me
[q10_17] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: People in the parish are not interested in hearing my thoughts
[q10_18] To what extent do the following keep you from participating in parish activities more often: I prefer to handle my relationship with God personally, without any church
[q11_1] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should have more charisma
[q11_2] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church's doctrine should be broader-minded
[q11_3] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should hold on tighter to traditions
[q11_4] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should be more evangelistic
[q11_5] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should stress the notions of sin and God's law more
[q11_6] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should preach mercy and forgiveness more often
[q11_7] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should be more youthful
[q11_8] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should have courage to reform itself more extensively
[q11_9] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: Church activities should be more joyful and lively
[q11_10] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: First and foremost, the church should preach the word of God
[q11_11] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: First and foremost, the church should focus on helping the disadvantaged
[q11_12] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should emphasize more that people encounter the sacred in the peace and quiet
[q11_13] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: Church events should be more ceremonious and dignified
[q11_14] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should be more tolerant
[q11_15] In what direction should the Evangelical Lutheran Church be developed for it to please you: The church should listen more to its members
[q12] Do you believe in God?
[q13_1] Do you believe that: There is a higher power?
[q13_2] Do you believe that: There is a personal god who answers prayers?
[q13_3] Do you believe: In the triune god - the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?
[q13_4] Do you believe that: Jesus is the Son of God?
[q13_5] Do you believe that: Jesus was born of a virgin?
[q13_6] Do you believe that: Jesus rose from the dead?
[q13_7] Do you believe that: Jesus died to expiate our sins?
[q13_8] Do you believe that: Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead?
[q13_9] Do you believe that: Heaven exists?
[q13_10] Do you believe that: Hell exists?
[q13_11] Do you believe that: Angels exist?
[q13_12] Do you believe that: The miracles referred to in the Bible really happened?
[q13_13] Do you believe that: God's miracles happen in this day and age?
[q13_14] Do you believe: In the second coming of Christ?
[q13_15] Do you believe that: People have to answer for their actions after death?
[q13_16] Do you believe that: There will be the Last Judgment?
[q13_17] Do you believe that: Devout Christians will be brought to heaven (rapture) before the apocalypse?
[q13_18] Do you believe that: The teachings of Jesus can be used as guidelines for modern life?
[q13_19] Do you believe that: Satan exists?
[q14_1] What do you think God is like: Loving - hating
[q14_2] What do you think God is like: Reassuring/Safe - intimidating
[q14_3] What do you think God is like: Forgiving - retributive
[q14_4] What do you think God is like: Caring - indifferent
[q14_5] What do you think God is like: Fair - unfair
[q14_6] What do you think God is like: Close - distant
[q14_7] What do you think God is like: Active - passive
[q15_1] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By praying
[q15_2] How do you think people can get in contact with God: When surrounded by nature
[q15_3] How do you think people can get in contact with God: In a worship service
[q15_4] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By baptism
[q15_5] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By Holy Communion
[q15_6] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By listening to one's conscience
[q15_7] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By studying the Bible
[q15_8] How do you think people can get in contact with God: By studying holy scriptures of other religions
[q16] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your views on the origin of human beings?
[q17] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your views on the origins of different species?
[q18] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your views on Jesus Christ?
[q19] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your views on what happens after death?
[q20_1] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Preaching the word of God
[q20_2] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Supporting people's spirituality
[q20_3] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Promoting Christian values in public
[q20_4] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Providing a solid basis for life
[q20_5] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Helping those in trouble
[q20_6] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Supporting people in crisis situations
[q20_7] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Supporting parents who wish to give Christian upbringing to their children
[q20_8] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Supporting the upbriging of children and youth
[q20_9] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Supporting the unemployed
[q20_10] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Helping people in emergencies
[q20_11] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Defending the weak in public
[q20_12] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Promoting the church's message in the media (TV, radio, newspapers)
[q20_13] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Funerals
[q20_14] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Baptism
[q20_15] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Wedding ceremonies
[q20_16] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Support for the elderly
[q20_17] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Confirmation classes
[q20_18] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Activities and support for the disabled
[q20_19] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Youth work
[q20_20] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Sunday schools for children
[q20_21] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Daytime playgroups for children
[q20_22] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: After-school clubs for children
[q20_23] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Cemetery maintenance
[q20_24] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Hospital chaplains
[q20_25] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Family counselling
[q20_26] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Guides and Scouts
[q20_27] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Worship services
[q20_28] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Clubs for girls or boys
[q20_29] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Missionary work
[q20_30] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Music events
[q20_31] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Food banks
[q20_32] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Parish magazines
[q20_33] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Foreign aid
[q20_34] How well do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its parishes have succeeded in carrying out the following: Communication on the internet
[q21] On a scale from 4 (poor) to 10 (excellent), how would you rate the general performance of the Evangelical Lutheran parishes in carrying out their activities and tasks?
[q22_1] In my childhood home: Religion was discussed
[q22_2] In my childhood home: I was taught an evening prayer
[q22_3] In my childhood home: I feel I received a religious upbringing
[q22_4] In my childhood home: Sabbath days were honored
[q22_5] In my childhood home: Children went to Sunday schools or parish clubs
[q22_6] In my childhood home: Someone said grace before meals
[q22_7] In my childhood home: Worship services were regularly attended
[q22_8] In my childhood home: Family devotions were held
[q22_9] In my childhood home: You visited a church at Christmas
[q23_1] In your opinion have you received religious upbriging from your: Mother
[q23_2] In your opinion have you received religious upbriging from your: Father
[q23_3] In your opinion have you received religious upbriging from your: Godparent
[q23_4] In your opinion have you received religious upbriging from your: Grandmother
[q23_5] In your opinion have you received religious upbriging from your: Grandfather
[q24_1] If you already have or are going the get children in the future: Did you/will you give them a religious upbringing?
[q24_2] If you already have or are going the get children in the future: Did you/are you going to teach them an evening prayer?
[q24_3] If you already have or are going the get children in the future: Did you/do you say grace before meals?
[q25] The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has ordained women as priests since 1988. What do you think about the ordination of women?
[q26] (IF FOR ORDINATION OF WOMEN) If you approve the ordination of women, what do you think about the objectors of women's ordination?
[q27] (IF AGAINST ORDINATION OF WOMEN) If you are against the ordination of women, what do you think about events with a female priest present?
[q28] (IF BELONGS TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OR THE ORTHODOX CHURCH) Would you be willing to pay more church tax in order to maintain the operations of the parish at their current level?
[q29_1] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: You donated to a charity at Christmas
[q29_2] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: You are a regular donor to a charity (e.g. a certain amount is monthly transferred from your account)
[q29_3] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: You sponsor a child abroad through a charity
[q29_4] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: If possible, you donate money or make some other kind of a contribution when an international disaster strikes
[q29_5] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: If possible, you donate money or make some other kind of a contribution when a disaster strikes in Finland
[q29_6] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: If possible, you donate money or make some other kind of a contribution always when somebody asks
[q29_7] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: None of the above
[q29_8] Which of these statements best describe your involvement in national and international aid: Can't say
[q30] Estimate the total annual amount you donate to charity, international aid, church collection, the Common Responsibility Campaign (Fin: Yhteisvastuukeräys), development co-operation, disaster relief etc.
