FSD3448 Identities, Values and Attitudes among Russian-, Estonian-, Somali-, and Arabic-speaking People in the Helsinki Capital Region 2018-2019

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[kieli] Questionnaire language

[kieliryh] Respondent's language group according to mother tongue

[q2] How many years have you lived in Finland? (categorised at FSD)

[q4] And to what extent do you feel yourself to be e.g. 'Russian', 'Estonian', 'Iraqi' at present? Do you feel you are:

[q5] To what extent do you feel yourself to be Finnish at present? Do you feel you are:

[q6] Do you feel you are a part of Finnish society?

[q7_1] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? The village, part of town or suburb where you live at present

[q7_2] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Municipality or city where you live at present

[q7_3] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Your current region of residence (NUTS3, Uusimaa)

[q7_4] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? The country of origin of your family/kin

[q7_5] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? The home region of your family/kin

[q7_6] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Tribe/clan

[q7_7] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Being Finnish

[q7_8] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Being Nordic

[q7_9] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, a 'self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Being European

[q7_10] Identity refers to one's perception of themselves as an individual and as part of a group, 'a self-image'. How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Being a citizen of the world

[q8_1] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Conditions in which you grew up in your childhood/youth

[q8_2] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Family

[q8_3] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Other relatives

[q8_4] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Friends

[q8_5] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Education

[q8_6] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Work

[q8_7] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Self-perceived social class

[q8_8] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Hobby

[q8_9] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Gender

[q8_10] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Mother tongue

[q8_11] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Religiosity

[q8_12] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Generation

[q8_13] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Belonging to a minority

[q8_14] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Political views

[q8_15] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Volunteering and civic activity

[q8_16] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Social media

[q8_17] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Name/family name

[q8_18] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Cultural traditions

[q8_19] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Skin colour

[q8_20] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Appearance (e.g. style, the way you dress etc.)

[q8_21] How important do you consider the following factors to be for your identity? Some other factor

[q9] Which of the following alternatives best describes your family's situation during your childhood?

[q10a_1] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Finnish politics rarely achieves anything good

[q10a_2] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I actively follow social and political issues in Finland

[q10a_3] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel more at home in an urban environment than in nature

[q10a_4] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Being Finnish does not depend on one's ethnic background

[q10a_5] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Female-dominated occupations should have an equal wage level to male-dominated occupations

[q10a_6] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel I have an equal status with people whose family/ancestors are/were native to Finland

[q10a_7] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It depends on an individual themselves how they succeed in life

[q10b_1] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The media paints too negative a picture of people in my language group

[q10b_2] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Finns have a one-sided image of my (or my parents') country of origin

[q10b_3] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I am willing to accept lower-paying work if the job is inspiring and interesting

[q10b_4] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Freedom of movement in Europe is more of an advantage than a disadvantage

[q10b_5] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? International migration is a good thing

[q10b_6] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? People belonging to my language minority are being discriminated against in the labour market

[q10b_7] And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In my opinion, traditional media provides one-sided information

[q10c_1] And what is your opinion on the following statements: Arts, such as music and literature, are very significant in my life

[q10c_2] And what is your opinion on the following statements: If a war broke out, I would be ready to take up arms to defend Finland

[q10c_3] And what is your opinion on the following statements: I'm happy or would be happy to live in an area where many other people from my language minority live

[q10c_4] And what is your opinion on the following statements: The conditions in which I grew up in my childhood/youth gave me a good starting point in life

[q10c_5] And what is your opinion on the following statements: Finland needs strong leadership that can fix social problems without the need for compromises

[q10c_6] And what is your opinion on the following statements: The success of Finnish athletes in sports competitions is a good thing, because it unites people regardless of their background

[q11_1] How important are the following for you: Power

[q11_2] How important are the following for you: Wealth

[q11_3] How important are the following for you: Good reputation or image in the eyes of others

[q11_4] How important are the following for you: Success

[q11_5] How important are the following for you: Professional competence

[q11_6] How important are the following for you: Ambition

[q11_7] How important are the following for you: Equality

[q11_8] How important are the following for you: Social justice

[q11_9] How important are the following for you: Protecting the environment and nature

[q11_10] How important are the following for you: Helpfulness

[q11_11] How important are the following for you: Sense of responsibility

[q11_12] How important are the following for you: Forgiveness

[q11_13] How important are the following for you: Punctuality

[q12_1] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Health

[q12_2] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Love, people close to you

[q12_3] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Helping others, community spirit

[q12_4] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Nature

[q12_5] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Death and related customs and practices such as cemeteries and funerals

[q12_6] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. New life, children

[q12_7] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Human dignity

[q12_8] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Art, music, culture

[q12_9] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Science, new knowledge

[q12_10] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Spirituality, religion as a personal experience

[q12_11] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Church, religion, religious community

[q12_12] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Traditions, old customs, rituals

[q12_13] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Country of birth

[q12_14] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Finland, Finland's independence

[q12_15] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Myself, my opinions

[q12_16] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Honour

[q12_17] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Peace, home, rest

[q12_18] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Individual freedom

[q12_19] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Security

[q12_20] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. None of the above

[q12_21] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Can't say

[q12_22] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Other

[q12_22m] Which of the following are extremely important or downright sacred to you? You can choose one or more options. Other, please specify (open-ended)

[q13_1] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). President

[q13_2] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Political parties

[q13_3] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Parliament

[q13_4] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The Government

[q13_5] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Politicians

[q13_6] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The European Union

[q13_7] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Legal system

[q13_8] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Public officials

[q13_9] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

[q13_10] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The education system

[q13_11] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The health care system

[q13_12] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The police

[q13_13] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Trade unions

[q13_14] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). The media

[q13_15] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Banks

[q13_16] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Large companies

[q13_17] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). Universities and research institutes

[q13_18] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). People whose family/ancestors are/were native to Finland

[q13_19] To what extent do you trust or mistrust the following in Finland? Respond using a scale from 0 (don't trust at all) to 10 (trust completely). People from my or my family's country of origin living in Finland

[q14] The next question concerns your trust in people in general. Indicate your opinion on a scale 0-10, where 0 means you can't be too careful about people and 10 means that most people can be trusted.

[b2] Respondent's gender

[b3] Respondent's occupational status

[b4] How many years have you gone to school / studied in total? (categorised at FSD)

[b5] In which country did you complete your highest degree? (categorised at FSD)

[b6] Household composition

[b9_1] What language(s) do you use at home? Finnish

[b9_2] What language(s) do you use at home? Russian

[b9_3] What language(s) do you use at home? Estonian

[b9_4] What language(s) do you use at home? English

[b9_5] What language(s) do you use at home? Somali

[b9_6] What language(s) do you use at home? Arabic

[b9_7] What language(s) do you use at home? One or more other language(s)

[b10] How well do you speak Finnish?

[b11] How well do you speak English? Do you speak the language:

[b12] How well do you speak Swedish? Do you speak the language:

[b13_1] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Siblings

[b13_2] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Children

[b13_3] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Parents

[b13_4] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Spouse/partner

[b13_5] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Grandparents

[b13_6] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Other close relatives

[b13_6m] Do any of your close relatives also live in Finland? Other, please specify (open-ended)

[b14_1] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Siblings

[b14_2] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Children

[b14_3] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Parents

[b14_4] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Spouse/partner

[b14_5] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Grandparents

[b14_6] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Other close relatives

[b14_6m] Do any of your close relatives live in your or your family's home country? Other, please specify (open-ended)

[b15] Do you have Finnish friends or acquaintances?

[b16] How important do you think it is that you have or would have Finnish friends?

[b17] How much are you in contact with people in your or your parents' home country?

[b18] The next question concerns the reasons why you moved to Finland. Respond with the most important reason for you personally, not e.g. the official basis for your residence permit. Which of the following was the most important reason?

[b19] Which social class would you say you belong to in Finland?

[b20] Which of the following best describes your working hours at present?

[b21] Considering your level of education, work experience, and skills/competence, do you think you are overeducated for your current job?

[b22] If parliamentary elections were held right now and you had the right to vote, which party or group would you vote for?

[b23] Do you consider yourself religious?

[b24] Do you feel at home in Finland?

[b25] Would you want to live in Finland for the rest of your life?

[b26] What would you say are the reasons for your response above? (open-ended)

[b27] Country of birth (categorised at FSD)

[b29] Age group (categorised)

[paikka] Place of interview

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