Study title

Child-up: Survey for Social Workers 2019

Dataset ID Number

FSD3442

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3442

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 social workers regarding cultural pluralism, their work with children and young people, and interaction in different languages. 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 in their work and how they applied linguistic resources in social work (e.g. by using the client's native language or allowing the client to use translation). The respondents were also asked to evaluate how many of their clients had immigrant or refugee backgrounds or other special needs (such as physical disabilities or social problems), and how they would rate the support provided to the clients in these groups.

The respondents' opinions were surveyed on various statements, such as whether they thought they could raise awareness for cultural differences amongst their clients and could cope with the demands they were facing at work. Additionally, they were asked to evaluate how well they could support children's participation and initiatives in their work. The respondents' satisfaction with different aspects of their work, such as their occupational situation in general, their relationship with the clients, and their superior's support, was examined next. Finally, the respondents' views on several statements regarding cultural pluralism were charted.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, work experience in years, level of education, sector of employment, country of birth, parents' country of birth, and immigrant background.

Keywords

children; cultural pluralism; immigrants; lower secondary education; primary education; schoolchildren; schools; second languages; social interaction; social work; social workers

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

Social workers working with children and young people

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

97 variables and 332 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

FSD3441 Child-up: Survey for Children and Young People 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.

Some separate variables were created because some of the countries coded responses to certain questions as dichotomous (e.g. mentioned/not mentioned, allowing for multiple choice) whereas other countries coded the options presented to the respondents as values of one variable (not allowing for multiple choice). 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.

Due to ambiguity in the data, data collected in Germany were removed from variables Q11_2 and Q11_3.

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 Social Workers 2019 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2022-02-08). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3442

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Disclaimer

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Related Publications

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

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