Study title

Finnish Memories of Game Music 2020

Dataset ID Number

FSD3473

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3473

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Tuuri, Kai (University of Jyväskylä. Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies)
• Koskela, Oskari (University of Jyväskylä. Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies)
• Tissari, Heli (University of Helsinki. Department of Languages)
• Vahlo, Jukka (University of Jyväskylä. Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies)

Abstract

The dataset consists of 177 texts written on memories and experiences related to games and game music. The data were collected as part of the Game Music Everyday Memories (GAMEM) project, funded by Kone Foundation.

The writing guidelines instructed the writers to discuss important and meaningful memories related to game music. The participants were asked to write about, among other topics, the reasons why a specific game music memory was meaningful to them, what kinds of emotions and thoughts were connected to the memory, how playing the game was part of the memory, and what kind of relationship they have to the game. Main themes in the texts included different games and their contents and the experiences and emotions brought about by game music.

Background information included the writer's gender, age, gaming activity and the time spent daily on games and game music. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

culture; digital games; emotional states; hobbies; music; oral history

Topic Classification

• Humanities (Fields of Science Classification)
• Cultural activities and participation (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Time use (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

• Tuuri, Kai (University of Jyväskylä. Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies)

Collection Dates

2020-04-01 – 2020-09-20

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People with memories related to game music

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The data collection was advertised through various networks with a media advisory. Social media groups and mailing lists were utilised in the advertising. During the last week of data collection, a paid Facebook marketing campaign was carried out. The campaign reached nearly 36,000 Facebook users. Additionally, other websites, such as KonsoliFIN, Muropaketti and Rondo, mentioned the data collection.

Collection Mode

Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Web-based (Penna textual data collection tool)

Research Instrument

Data collection guidelines: Self-administered writings guide

Data Files

177 texts 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

Related Datasets

FSD3659 British Memories of Game Music 2021

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

To prevent identification of participants, some identifiers, such as personal or contact information or external sources, were removed from four texts during archiving. Names of any third persons were removed from the texts. Changes made at FSD were marked with [square brackets]. 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 writer, were purposely not removed.

18 texts were not included in the archived data. Six texts were removed because the writers did not consent to the archiving of their text at FSD. Additionally, three texts were removed because they contained only the writer's background information, and one text was removed because the writer was under 18 years old. Eight texts were removed due to a technical error.

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

Tuuri, Kai (University of Jyväskylä) & Koskela, Oskari (University of Jyväskylä) & Tissari, Heli (University of Helsinki) & Vahlo, Jukka (University of Jyväskylä): Finnish Memories of Game Music 2020 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2021-05-28). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3473

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.

Related Publications

Tuuri, K, Koskela, O. & Vahlo, J. (2022). Pelimusiikin käyttötavat ja funktiot suomalaisten arjessa. Musiikki 52(4), 8-45. https://doi.org/10.51816/musiikki.125641