Study title

Interviews with Participants of NASTA Training by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association 2018-2019

Dataset ID Number

FSD3514

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3514

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Hart, Linda (National Defence University. Department of Leadership and Military Pedagogy)

Abstract

The dataset consists of 17 individual and group interviews with women who took part in NASTA training organised by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association. NASTA training is voluntary defence training for women in Finland that focuses on emergency preparedness. The dataset deals with themes of voluntary national defence, and it includes interviews with 22 individuals. The data were collected as part of the TAHTO 2 research project which is funded by the Finnish Support Foundation for National Defence.

The interviews consisted of questions that charted the content of the NASTA training organised by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association and the skills developed as part of the training. In addition to NASTA training, the interviews covered topics such as general safety and preparedness skills, as well as civic responsibilities. The interviewees were asked about their attitudes towards national defence and organisational activities that work to support national defence. Trust in authorities and views on whose duty it is to maintain security in Finland were also examined.

Background information included the date on which the interview was held, the interviewee's age group, gender, education, and profession. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

citizen participation; defence; national security; participation; precautionary measures; training; trust

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Conflict, security and peace (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (C) available only for research including master's theses.

Data Collector

• Hart, Linda (National Defence University)

Collection Dates

2018-11-09 – 2019-05-10

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Women who participated in NASTA training organised by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

Interviewees were recruited through social media channels and courses organised by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

17 files in ODT 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 researcher has anonymised the data by removing direct identifiers and some indirect identifiers from the data. Changes made by the researcher are marked with [brackets]. Information about the residences of interviewees and third parties, as well as other indirect identifiers, such as descriptions of the interviewees' jobs or positions of trust, were removed at FSD. Changes made at FSD are marked with [[double brackets]].

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

Hart, Linda (National Defence University): Interviews with Participants of NASTA Training by Women's National Emergency Preparedness Association 2018-2019 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2021-07-19). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3514

Deposit Requirement

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

Disclaimer

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

Related Materials

Hart, Linda (2021) Kansankielistä turvallisuutta: Naisten vapaaehtoista valmius- ja turvallisuuskoulutusta tarkastelemassa. Puolustustutkimuksen vuosikirja 2021, 82-85. Puolustusvoimien tutkimuslaitoksen julkaisut: Puolustustutkimuksen vuosikirja 2021.

Related Publications

Hart, Linda (2021) Kansankielistä turvallisuutta: Naisten vapaaehtoista valmius- ja turvallisuuskoulutusta tarkastelemassa. Puolustustutkimuksen vuosikirja 2021, 82-85. Puolustusvoimien tutkimuslaitoksen julkaisut: Puolustustutkimuksen vuosikirja 2021.

Hart, Linda (2019) Kotivara on osa arjen hallintaa. Perheyhteiskunta.fi -verkkojulkaisu 8.3.2019. https://www.perheyhteiskunta.fi/2019/03/08/kotivara-on-osa-arjen-hallintaa

Hart, Linda (2021) Willing, Caring and Capable: Gendered Ideals of Vernacular Preparedness in Finland. Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/sp/jxab012