Study title

Child-up: Survey for Interpreters 2019

Dataset ID Number

FSD3443

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3443

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 interpreters and language mediators regarding cultural pluralism, their work with children and young people, and communication 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 whether they had participated in training that included elements of interpreting or intercultural mediation, as well as what languages and linguistic resources they used in their work as an interpreter or mediator (e.g. whether they provided translation to pupils or their parents, or interpretation between teaching staff and pupils). Communication with the pupils'/students' parents was surveyed with questions on the main communication channel the respondents used with parents, how satisfied they were with their communication with parents, and what in their experience were the main reasons for barriers and challenges in communication with parents.

Next, the respondents' opinions regarding school support structure, integration and agency were examined. Questions focused on how often the respondents had encountered various situations in their work (e.g. a child who had difficulties with the language of instruction or trouble making their views understood), how they had discovered these situations (e.g. whether they had been contacted by a teacher or informed by parents), and who they had collaborated with to cope with these situations (e.g. school management, parents, other pupils). The respondents were also asked to evaluate different social relationships in the school/schools they worked at, as well as how well they thought they could, for example, cope with the challenges of a classroom, reduce ethnic stereotyping amongst students, and encourage the children to communicate their opinions and ideas. Finally, the respondents' satisfaction with various aspects related to their work was charted, and their opinions were surveyed on several statements relating to e.g. cultural pluralism.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, work experience in years, level of education, ISCED level of their current school/workplace, 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

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
• Malmö University

Time Period Covered

2019

Collection Dates

2019-05-01 – 2019-11-30

Nation

Finland, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Poland

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

Interpreters/language mediators working with children and young people

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

The sample 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

130 variables and 124 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

FSD3442 Child-up: Survey for Social Workers 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.

Responses from Germany are missing from variables Q19_1, Q19_2 and Q19_3. Due to ambiguity in the data, responses from Germany were removed from variables Q9_1, Q9_2 and Q9_3, and responses from Italy were removed from variables Q10_12, Q11 and Q13.

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 Interpreters 2019 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2022-02-24). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3443

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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.

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