FSD3523 Citizens' Pulse 3/2021

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[t1] Respondent's gender

[t2] Respondent's age group

[t3] Respondent's NUTS3 region of residence

[q1_b] In general, how much do you trust other people?

[q2] In this survey, 'authorities' refers to the Finnish Government, Ministries, and other authorities. In your opinion, how well prepared were the authorities in Finland for epidemic outbreaks such as COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

[q4] How concerned are you at present about the COVID-19 epidemic and its effects?

[q4_b1] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The risk of contracting COVID-19 myself

[q4_b2] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The risk of people close to me contracting COVID-19

[q4_b3] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The risk of transmitting COVID-19 to other people as an asymptomatic carrier

[q4_b4] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The capacity of the health care system to provide medical care for those who need it

[q4_b5] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The insufficient precautions against the virus taken by my parents who belong to a higher-risk group for COVID-19

[q4_b6] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Whether I will receive treatment I need for a health condition unrelated to COVID-19

[q4_b7] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Whether people close to me will receive treatment they need for a health condition unrelated to COVID-19

[q4_b8] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? My mental well-being

[q4_b9] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Controlling my alcohol consumption

[q4_b10] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? People close to me controlling their alcohol consumption

[q4_b11] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Violence or threat of violence in my family

[q4_b12] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? The mental well-being of my children

[q4_b13] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Some other issue related to health or well-being

[q4_b14] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? None of the above

[q4_b15] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to health and well-being? Can't say

[q4_c1] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? My own livelihood

[q4_c2] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? The livelihood of people close to me

[q4_c3] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? The risk of becoming unemployed

[q4_c4] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? The risk of being temporarily laid off

[q4_c5] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? The risk of a forthcoming economic depression

[q4_c6] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? Uncertainty about how long the exceptional circumstances will last

[q4_c7] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? The potential tightening of restrictions

[q4_c8] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? My children's schooling

[q4_c9] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? Balancing work and child care

[q4_c10] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? Some other issue related to livelihood and everyday life

[q4_c11] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? None of the above

[q4_c12] Are you concerned at present about the following issues related to livelihood and everyday life? Can't say

[q5] How confident are you at present about your future?

[q6] How concerned are you about the livelihood of your household during the following month?

[q7] Stress means a situation where an individual feels tense, restless, nervous or anxious, or has trouble sleeping because of issues troubling his or her mind. To what extent are you currently feeling this kind of stress?

[q8] How would you describe the atmosphere amongst Finns at present?

[q9a] How well has information on the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on your everyday life been made available to you?

[q11k] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Finnish Government

[q11l] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Municipal administration/local government

[q11m] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Finnish Parliament

[q11n] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Courts of law

[q11o] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Political parties

[q11p] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The police

[q11q] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The health care system

[q11r] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The education system

[q11s] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? State administration

[q11t] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The media

[q11u] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Banks

[q11v] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Large companies

[q12a] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Impartiality

[q12b] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Reliability

[q12c] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Correctness/accuracy

[q12d] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Clarity

[q12e] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Swift in reaction

[q12f] In your opinion, how well does the following describe the communication of authorities on the COVID-19 crisis? Openness

[q13] How well have you followed the instructions given by authorities during the COVID-19 crisis?

[q17a] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I keep a distance of over 2 metres to others

[q17b] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I regularly wash my hands with soap for 20 seconds

[q17c] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I wear a face mask when I cannot keep a safe distance from other people

[q17d] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I avoid touching my eyes, nose, and face with unwashed hands

[q17e] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I always use hand sanitiser when it is available in public places

[q17f] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I avoid meeting other people

[q15] In your opinion, how well have other people followed the instructions given by authorities during the COVID-19 crisis?

[q18a] To what extent do you agree or disagree: If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available and it is recommended to me, I will get vaccinated (or I have already been vaccinated)

[q18b] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Getting vaccinated is a good way of protecting yourself against diseases

[q21a] (IF T2=1) Have you turned 18 years old by 18 April 2021?

[q21b] Are you going to vote in the upcoming municipal elections?

[q21c] When are you going to vote?

[q22a] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Election committees will be able to hold the municipal elections in a safe manner according to coronavirus recommendations

[q22b] To what extent do you agree or disagree: Despite the coronavirus situation, I think it will be safe for me to vote in the upcoming municipal elections

[q22c] To what extent do you agree or disagree: The municipal elections should be held according to the original schedule in April 2021

[q22d] To what extent do you agree or disagree: The municipal elections should be postponed because of the coronavirus situation, so that everyone who wants to vote can do so

[t4] What is the highest level of education you have attained?

[t5] Household composition

[t6] Are there any children under 18 years old living in your household?

[t7] How would you describe the financial circumstances of your household?

[paino] Weight variable

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