Study title

e2's Survey on Values and Attitudes 2016

Dataset ID Number

FSD3327

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3327

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Pitkänen, Ville (e2)
• Westinen, Jussi (e2)
• Think Tank e2

Abstract

The survey charted opinions on the climate of debate and debate participation as well as values and attitudes regarding various societal affairs in Finland. The survey was funded by e2.

First, the respondents were asked to what extent they agreed or disagreed with a number of statements relating to, for example, the functionality of Finnish democracy, necessity of austerity measures, immigration, protection of Finnish culture from outside influence, and relations with Russia and the EU. Opinions on national defence and security were examined with questions on the maintenance of national security, voluntary national defence and mandatory national defence training for women.

Next, attitudes towards the Finnish climate of debate and debate participation were charted with questions relating to, for example, deliberate provocation in Finnish discussion, social media and traditional media, personal ability to evaluate the actions of decision-makers, and perceived likelihood of being able to influence societal affairs. Opinions on carrying out illegal activities for a good cause were also examined. Finally, the respondents were asked to what extent they agreed or disagreed with statements regarding climate change issues, Finnish participation in solving global problems, and price of food in Finland.

Background variables included, among others, gender, age, NUTS2 and NUTS3 regions of residence, level of education, status in employment, household composition, household income and political party preference. Additionally, the respondents were asked to place themselves on the left-right and the liberal-conservative political scales.

Keywords

climate change; culture; defence; democracy; immigration; mass media; social systems; social values

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Political behaviour and attitudes (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

• Taloustutkimus

Data Producers

• Think Tank e2

Time Period Covered

2016

Collection Dates

2016-03-15 – 2016-03-21

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People aged 15 - 79 residing in Finland

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Quota

The sample was drawn from among the Taloustutkimus internet panel members to form a sample that was representative of Finland's adult population with respect to age, gender and region of residence. Invitations to respond to the survey were sent by email to the target group, which was formed based on available background information. Respondents participated in the survey with a web-based questionnaire (CAWI) secured with usernames and passwords. The responses were saved on the Taloustutkimus server where they could be accessed for analysis.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

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

Weighting

The data include a weight variable (paino), which weights the data to be representative of the general population in terms of gender, age and region of residence.

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

Pitkänen, Ville (e2) & Westinen, Jussi (e2) & Think Tank e2: e2's Survey on Values and Attitudes 2016 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2019-07-23). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3327

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

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Provokaatioita ja vastakkainasetteluja. Kuka innostuu, kuka vatäytyy? Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/12 [viitattu 16.9.2019]

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Kenen mitta on täysi? Tutkimus yhteiskunnallisesta ilmapiiristä Suomessa. Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/13 [viitattu 16.9.2019]

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Miksi hallitukset kompuroivat? Tutkimus puolueiden kannattajien näkemyseroista. Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/14 [viitattu 16.9.2019]

Related Publications

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Provokaatioita ja vastakkainasetteluja. Kuka innostuu, kuka vatäytyy? Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/12 [viitattu 16.9.2019]

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Kenen mitta on täysi? Tutkimus yhteiskunnallisesta ilmapiiristä Suomessa. Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/13 [viitattu 16.9.2019]

Pitkänen, Ville & Westinen, Jussi (2016). Miksi hallitukset kompuroivat? Tutkimus puolueiden kannattajien näkemyseroista. Helsinki: e2. https://e2.fi/publication/14 [viitattu 16.9.2019]