Study title

Memories and Experiences of Computer Use 2013

Dataset ID Number

FSD3023

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3023

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Naskali, Tiia (University of Turku. School of History, Cultural and Art Studies)
• Reunanen, Markku (Aalto University. Media-Lab)
• Saarikoski, Petri (University of Turku. School of History, Cultural and Art Studies)
• Silvast, Antti (University of Helsinki. Department of Sociology)
• Suominen, Jaakko (University of Turku. School of History, Cultural and Art Studies)

Abstract

The survey examined the use of computers in everyday life as well as people's memories of computer use. Altogether 1,453 persons (1,119 men, 329 women, and 5 undefined) answered the internet-based survey. The survey contained 45 questions, 29 of which were open-ended.

Concerning their first computer, the respondents were asked who in their household had purchased the computer, and who had used it the most. Current computer use was charted by asking the respondents about the types of computers they had at their disposal, where they used computer the most, and what they used their computer for. The respondents were also asked if they had a smartphone, and what brand it was.

The background variables inclued the respondent's gender, age, occupation, education level, and region of residence.

Keywords

computer applications; computer programming; computer software; computers; everyday life; hobbies; internet; internet access

Topic Classification

• Engineering and technology (Fields of Science Classification)
• Humanities (Fields of Science Classification)
• Information society (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Information technology (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

• Naskali, Tiia (University of Turku. School of History, Cultural and Art Studies)

Time Period Covered

1980 – 2013

Collection Dates

2013-08-15 – 2013-10-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People who had access to a computer and the Internet

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The survey was conducted using the Webropol online survey tool. Members of the research group shared the invitation to the survey on different Facebook pages, the projects webpage, university mailing lists, and other mailing lists related to the field. Information on the survey was also shared through IRC-channels and other media outlets. The survey was open to anyone with a computer and internet access.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Semi-structured questionnaire

Data File Language

Downloaded data package may contain different language versions of the same files.

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

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Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The variable for home municipality was categorised into broader categories. The variable for year of birth was changed to age, and categorised. Variable 36 was removed, because it contained a number of identifiers (including names of gaming communities). Furthermore, the second variable asking for the respondent's age (q23) was removed from the data. Direct and indirect identifiers in open-ended answers were anonymised where necessary.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

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

Naskali, Tiia (University of Turku) & Reunanen, Markku (Aalto University) & Saarikoski, Petri (University of Turku) & Silvast, Antti (University of Helsinki) & Suominen, Jaakko (University of Turku): Memories and Experiences of Computer Use 2013 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2017-08-24). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3023

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Materials

Naskali, Tiia & Silvast, Antti (2014) Tietokonekerhoista blogosfääriin, pöytäkoneista älypuhelimiin - kokemuksia tietokoneharrastamisen arkipäiväistymisestä. Turun yliopisto. Kulttuurituotannon ja maisemantutkimuksen koulutusohjelman julkaisuja 44.

Related Publications

Naskali, Tiia & Silvast, Antti (2014) Tietokonekerhoista blogosfääriin, pöytäkoneista älypuhelimiin - kokemuksia tietkoneharrastamisen arkipäiväistymisestä. Turun yliopisto. Kulttuurituotannon ja maisemantutkimuksen koulutusohjelman julkaisuja 44.

Saarikoski, Petri (2017) "Ojennat kätesi verkkoon ja joku tarttuu siihen". Kokemuksia ja muistoja kotimaisen BBS-harrastuksen valtakaudelta. Tekniikan Waiheita 2/2017.