FSD3180 LGBT Mothers' Experiences of Break-Up 2016

The dataset is (C) available for research only (including Master's, doctoral and Polytechnic/University of Applied Sciences Master's theses). The dataset may not be used for teaching, study (e.g. seminar papers, essays) or other theses (Bachelor's theses or equivalent).

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Study description in other languages

in Finnish

Related files

Information sheet for participants (PDF file, Finnish)

Study title

LGBT Mothers' Experiences of Break-Up 2016

Dataset ID Number

FSD3180

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3180

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

Jauhiainen, Iida (University of Helsinki. Social work)

Abstract

This dataset contains interviews of seven Finnish LGBT mothers who discussed their experiences of ending a relationship. The themes of the interviews concern changes brought on by the breakup in their children's life situation and their own parenthood.

The interviewees discussed, among other things, what everyday life was like in the relationship, how the breakup happened and how it affected their life. In terms of the children, the interviewees discussed their custody arrangements and expressed their views on how the children experienced the breakup. Some interviewees also expressed their opinions on the Maternity Act, which was passed by Parliament in 2018.

Background information included date of the interview and the interviewee's gender and region of residence (NUTS3). The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

bisexuality; child custody; children; civil partnerships; divorced; female homosexuality; homosexuality; minority groups; parental role; partnerships (personal); same-sex relationships; sexual identity

Topic Classification

Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
Family life and marriage (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Gender and gender roles (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (C) available only for research including master's theses.

Data Collector

Jauhiainen, Iida (University of Helsinki. Social work)

Collection Dates

2016-05 – 2016-06

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Family

Universe

LGBT mothers who had undergone a breakup

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

An invitation to participate was shared in the electronic newsletter and Facebook group of the association Sateenkaariperheet ry. The mothers contacted the data collector themselves and also shared information about the study to their acquaintances.

Collection Mode

Interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

Seven transcribed interviews in TXT format totaling approximately 90 pages. In addition, HTML files were formed from the data at FSD.

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 depositor anonymised the data. The data were converted into TXT format at FSD.

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

Jauhiainen, Iida (University of Helsinki): LGBT Mothers' Experiences of Break-Up 2016 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2017-12-19). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3180

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 Materials

Jauhiainen, Iida (2017) Sateenkaariperheiden äitien kokemukset parisuhteen päättymisestä. Pro gradu -tutkielma, Helsingin yliopisto.

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