Study title

Finnish Cultural Sector during the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020

Dataset ID Number

FSD3470

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3470
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3470

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Leinonen, Minna (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))
• Haapakorpi, Arja (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))
• Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta, Katri (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))

Abstract

The dataset consists of self-administered written texts by workers in the Finnish cultural sector on their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cultural sector workers had their work hours reduced or cut altogether. The writing invitation aimed to collect texts about how cultural sector workers coped with the exceptional circumstances of the pandemic period. The data collection took place during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and the following months.

The writing guidelines directed participants to write about, for example, how the exceptional circumstances of the pandemic affected their ability to plan their work, their work tasks, and time spent at work. Participants were also asked to write about the support they received from their workplace or their work-related community and networks. Additionally, the meanings participants attached to their work and their outlook for the future were investigated.

Background information included the participant's gender, age, industry of employment, and employment situation. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

COVID-19; artists; arts sector; culture sector; employment; expectation; hours of work; lay-offs; unemployment

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Employment (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Unemployment (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

• Leinonen, Minna (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))
• Haapakorpi, Arja (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))
• Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta, Katri (University of Tampere. Work Research Centre (WRC))

Time Period Covered

2020-03 – 2020-08

Collection Dates

2020-04-15 – 2020-08-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Workers in the cultural sector

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The writing invitation was shared through the communication channels of various organisations in the cultural sector.

Collection Mode

Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Web-based (Penna-kirjoitusaineistojen keruutyökalu)

Research Instrument

Data collection guidelines: Self-administered writings guide

Data Files

31 files in TXT format. Additionally, the data were organised into an easy to use HTML version and a CSV version.

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 collected for the purposes of academic or literary expression. Some personal data essential for the reuse of the data, such as indirect identifiers referring to the participant, were left in the archived data on purpose. Strong indirect identifiers which would have allowed easy identification of the participant (e.g. references to the participant's publications, artworks or positions of trust) were removed from the texts. Additionally, some identifiers were removed to protect the anonymity of third parties.

Three texts were removed from the data as the writers did not consent to the archival of their text. Additionally, one text which included only the writer's background information was removed from the dataset.

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

Leinonen, Minna (University of Tampere) & Haapakorpi, Arja (University of Tampere) & Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta, Katri (University of Tampere): Finnish Cultural Sector during the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2021-05-12). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3470

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.

Special Terms and Conditions for Access

The data may contain indirect identifiers. When publishing quotations from the data, users need to consider very carefully in each specific case what information needs to be removed or altered according to research ethical guidelines.

Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

FSD has not been informed of any publications related to the data.