Study title

Child-up: Survey for Children and Young People 2019

Dataset ID Number

FSD3441

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3441

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Kuusipalo, Paula (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Kinossalo, Maiju (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Sihto, Jaakko (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Tiilikka, Tiina (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Raziano, Alissia (Liège University)
• Drößler, Thomas (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden)
• Rohr, Margund K. (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden)
• Wächter, Franziska (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden)
• Amadasi, Sara (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
• Ballestri, Chiara (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
• Baraldi, Claudio (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
• Struzik, Justyna (Jagiellonian University in Krakow)
• Slusarczyk, Magdalena (Jagiellonian University in Krakow)
• Warat, Marta (Jagiellonian University in Krakow)
• Righard, Erica (Malmö University)
• Harju, Anne (Malmö University)
• Svensson Källberg, Petra (Malmö University)
• Frisch, Morten (Malmö University)
• Farini, Federico (University of Northampton)
• Murray, Jane (University of Northampton)
• Woodbridge-Dodd, Kim (University of Northampton)
• Prokopiou, Eva (University of Northampton)
• Scollan, Angela (University of Northampton)

Abstract

The survey charted the experiences of children and young people regarding language skills, multilingual communication, and success at school. The data were collected as part of the Child-up research project, which aims to enhance understanding on the experiences of migrant children, young people, and their guardians regarding school, pre-school, and educational communities, as well as the experiences of the professionals working with them. The data were collected in Finland, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Poland, and Great Britain. The research project was funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation funding programme.

First, the respondents were asked which languages they used at home, in class, during break time, and with friends, as well as how they would evaluate their skills in the local language. If the respondents' native language was not the local language, they were asked whether they got help or could use translation in their native language during class. The respondents' views on various statements, such as whether they liked going to school, could understand everything their teacher told them, and thought school tasks were easy, were surveyed. The respondents were also asked, for example, whether they listened to their teacher, collaborated with their classmates, and could speak freely about their views on different things.

Next, challenging situations the respondents had encountered in school were examined. The respondents were asked whether they had experienced new and unfamiliar situations or surroundings or any kind of trouble at school, as well as how they had managed to overcome such situations (e.g. by getting help from their family or teacher, or by talking to school staff or a friend). Finally, the respondents were asked about their social relationships at school. Questions included, for example, whether the respondents felt close to their classmates, had friends in their class, felt closer to those who spoke their language, and got along with their teachers.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, age, ISCED level of their school, country of birth, parents' country of birth, mother tongue, immigrant background, and the type of the family's accommodation.

Keywords

children; cultural pluralism; immigrants; lower secondary schools; participation; primary schools; schoolchildren; schools; second languages; social interaction; teachers

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Compulsory and pre-school education (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Children (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

• Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
• Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden
• Liège University
• University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
• Jagiellonian University in Krakow
• University of Northampton
• Malmö University

Time Period Covered

2019

Collection Dates

2019-05-01 – 2019-11-30

Nation

Finland, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Great Britain

Geographical Coverage

Finland, South Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Germany, Hamburg, Saxony, Sweden, Malmö, Belgium, Flanders, Wallonia, Italy, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Genoa, Poland, Kraków, Lublin Voivodeship, Great Britain, Barnet, Bromley, Merton

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Children and young people in education at four ISCED levels (ISCED0, ISCED1, ISCED2, ISCED3)

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

The study included schools and educational institutions in specific regions that had been selected in advance. The sample was formed in collaboration with the researchers, schools/educational institutions, and contact persons.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

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: English.

FSD translates quantitative data into English on request, free of charge. More information on ordering data translation.

Number of Cases and Variables

78 variables and 3652 cases.

Data Version

1.0

Related Datasets

FSD3438 Child-up: Survey for Children in Pre-primary Education 2019

FSD3439 Child-up: Survey for Teachers 2019

FSD3440 Child-up: Survey for Parents 2019

FSD3442 Child-up: Survey for Social Workers 2019

FSD3443 Child-up: Survey for Interpreters 2019

FSD3672 Child-up: Interviews with Professionals Working with Children with Immigrant Backgrounds 2020-2021

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

To prevent identification of respondents, open-ended variables were not included in the archived data. Additionally, variables Q1 denoting the respondent's age and Q4 denoting the age when R moved to current country of residence were categorised at FSD.

For variable Q10, responses from Italy were left in a separate variable because choosing multiple options had been possible for the older children (ISCED2 and ISCED3). The responses from Italy (Q10_it) were not categorised. Additional separate variables were created because some countries coded some of the responses differently or included additional response options. More information on the national variations in the data can be found in the attached codebook of the research project. Not all variations were documented.

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

Kuusipalo, Paula (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Kinossalo, Maiju (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Sihto, Jaakko (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Tiilikka, Tiina (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Raziano, Alissia (Liège University) & Drößler, Thomas (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden) & Rohr, Margund K. (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden) & Wächter, Franziska (Zentrum für Forschung, Weiterbildung und Beratung an der Dresden) & Amadasi, Sara (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) & Ballestri, Chiara (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) & Baraldi, Claudio (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) & Struzik, Justyna (Jagiellonian University in Krakow) & Slusarczyk, Magdalena (Jagiellonian University in Krakow) & Warat, Marta (Jagiellonian University in Krakow) & Righard, Erica (Malmö University) & Harju, Anne (Malmö University) & Svensson Källberg, Petra (Malmö University) & Frisch, Morten (Malmö University) & Farini, Federico (University of Northampton) & Murray, Jane (University of Northampton) & Woodbridge-Dodd, Kim (University of Northampton) & Prokopiou, Eva (University of Northampton) & Scollan, Angela (University of Northampton): Child-up: Survey for Children and Young People 2019 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2022-01-25). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3441

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

Kuusipalo, Paula & Hautamäki, Tiina & Baraldi, Claudio et. al. (2020) Milestone : MS10 Report on the analysis of quantitative data. Child-Up Consortium.

Kaleva Heidi (2020): Maahanmuuttajataustaisten lasten ja nuorten toimijuus koulussa osana kotoutumista. YAMK opinnäytetyö. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Sosiaali- ja terveysala. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102021469

Kinossalo, M., Kuusipalo, P., Jousmäki, H., Hautamäki, T. & Sihto, J. 2020. Ajallisuus ja aineistojen keräämisen taito - kokemuksia kasvatusinstituutioiden kentältä. Teoksessa: M. Salminen-Tuomaala, J. Hallila, S. Saarikoski & T. Tapio (toim.) Tietoa, taitoa ja teknologiaa: kehittämispolkuja sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. Seinäjoki: Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 157, 274-294. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2020092575810

Kuusipalo Paula, Hautamäki Tiina & Baraldi Claudio (2020). Executive summary, quantitative analysis, Work package 4. Milestone MS10 Report on the analysis of the quantitative data. Child-Up Consortium 24.9.2020. Delivarable Responsible: Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK). http://www.child-up.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CHILD-UP-Report-on-the-analysis-of-quantitative-data_FULL.pdf