Study title

Lower Secondary Student Views on Gender Roles and Life 2017-2018

Dataset ID Number

FSD3343

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3343

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Peltola, Marja (University of Helsinki. Collegium for Advanced Studies)
• Phoenix, Ann (University of Helsinki. Collegium for Advanced Studies)

Other Identification/Acknowledgements

• Data were transcribed by Tutkimustie.

Abstract

The dataset consists of 28 interviews with 11-15-year-old Helsinki schoolchildren, who discuss their lives and perceptions of gender and masculinity. The interviews also discuss school, family, friends and leisure time. Of the interviews, 22 are individual interviews and six are group interviews with 2-5 participants. A majority of the participants are boys. The data were collected as part of the project "Masculinities and Ethnicities in New Times: 11-14-year-olds in Helsinki schools". The research was funded by the University of Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies and Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.

The interviewers ask the participants' views on gender and gender role differences as well as whether gender affects friendships or behaviour. The interviewees also tell about their family relationships, school life, and leisure time activities such as social media use and hobbies. The participants were also asked about their hopes for the future, and whether they were able to discuss their worries with someone. The interviews also discuss bullying, cultural differences and the youth's experiences of the use and meaning of money.

Background information in the data include interview date, duration and environment (e.g. school, home) as well as the interviewee's age, gender and cultural background. The interviews were conducted in three socio-economically different areas, and the participants had different cultural backgrounds. Photos used for elicitation were also archived. Background information on the photos include stock photo vendor and name of photographer (if known). The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The data are only available in Finnish.

Keywords

adolescents; boys; cultural pluralism; family life; gender; gender role; money; pupils; schools; social networks

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Compulsory and pre-school education (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Gender and gender roles (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Youth (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (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

• Peltola, Marja (University of Helsinki. Collegium for Advanced Studies)

Collection Dates

2017-10-01 – 2018-05-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland, Helsinki

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Lower secondary school pupils aged 11 - 15 in Helsinki

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability

Pupils of four classes in three schools were invited to participate in the study. All students from these classes who were willing to participate were interviewed. In addition, two participants were interviewed at a youth centre.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

28 interviews in ODT and HTML format.

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 data were anonymised by the researcher. Names and information related to residential places were removed. Detailed information, such as parents' occupations, have been coarsened to prevent identification. Further anonymisations carried out at FSD were marked with [[double square brackets]].

All interviews were archived with the exception of one group interview that had not been transcribed. The data also include photos used for elicitation.

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

Peltola, Marja (University of Helsinki) & Phoenix, Ann (University of Helsinki): Lower Secondary Student Views on Gender Roles and Life 2017-2018 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2019-03-11). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3343

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 Publications

Peltola, Marja & Phoenix, Ann (2018) Sukupuoli ja intersektionaalisuus: 11-14-vuotiaiden poikien maskuliinisuudet koulussa. Kasvatus 49 (3): 225-231.

Peltola, Marja (2020) Ristiriitainen maskuliinisuuskerronta ja tunteiden jakamisen mahdollisuudet poikien läheissuhteissa. Sosiologia 57 (1).

Peltola, Marja & Phoenix, Ann (2022): Nuancing Young Masculinities. Helsinki Boys' Intersectional Relationships in New Times. Helsinki: Helsinki University Press.

Peltola, Marja & Phoenix, Ann (2022): 'Doing whiteness and masculinities at school: Finnish 12-15-year-olds' narratives on multiethnicity.' In Finnishness, Whiteness and Coloniality, edited by Josephine Hoegaerts, Elizabeth Peterson, Tuire Liimatainen and Laura Hekanaho. Helsinki: Helsinki University Press.

Seppälä, Milla (2023). Koulupoikien läheissuhteissa rakentuva maskuliinisuus : Laadullinen tutkimus helsinkiläisten 13-14-vuotiaiden poikien haastatteluista. Pro gradu -tutkielma, Yhteiskuntatieteiden tiedekunta, Tampereen yliopisto. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202304264621