Study title

Child-up: Interviews with Professionals Working with Children with Immigrant Backgrounds 2020-2021

Dataset ID Number

FSD3672

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3672

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Jousmäki, Henna (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Hautamäki, Tiina (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Kinossalo, Maiju (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)

Abstract

The dataset consists of interviews with professionals in the fields of education and social work on their experiences of working on the inclusion and integration of children with immigrant backgrounds. The professionals interviewed include public service interpreters, school social workers, teachers, counsellors, and other workers in the field of social work, such as individuals working in reception centres. The data includes both individual and group interviews. The data were collected as part of the Child-up research project, which aims to enhance understanding on the experiences of migrant children, young people, and their guardians regarding school, pre-school, and educational communities, as well as the experiences of the professionals working with them. The research project is funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation funding programme.

The content of the interview framework varied slightly between representatives of different professional groups. The interviews explored the professionals' experiences of working with children with immigrant backgrounds. First, the interviewees were asked about their job description, and the challenges they faced and the support they needed in their jobs. This was followed by an exploration of the interviewees' views on children's peer relationships, as well as their experiences of cooperation with families and other professionals. Finally, the interviewees were asked for suggestions for areas of improvement. The aim of the study was to identify good practices that support the inclusion and integration of children from immigrant backgrounds. Other key themes that emerged from the interviews included early childhood education and care, multiculturalism, agency, gender roles, language awareness, and cultural awareness.

Background variables included the interviewee's gender, occupation, and the date of the interview. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD. In addition to this qualitative dataset, FSD holdings contain quantitative datasets FSD3438-FSD3443 which are related to the same research project.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

children; cultural pluralism; education; immigrants; schoolchildren; schools; social interaction; social work; social workers; teachers

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Compulsory and pre-school education (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Children (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

• Jousmäki, Henna (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
• Kinossalo, Maiju (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)

Funders

• European Union (822400)

Time Period Covered

2020 – 2021

Collection Dates

2020-03-09 – 2021-02-03

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland, Southern Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Education and social work professionals in Pirkanmaa and Southern Ostrobothnia working with children and young people with immigrant backgrounds

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Multistage

Non-probability: Purposive

Non-probability: Respondent-assisted

Non-probability: Availability

Mixed probability and non-probability

The sample was formed in cooperation with researchers, educational institutions and other contacts. The interviewees were mainly selected from existing networks with schools and municipalities. In addition, interviewees were recruited through social media, by contacting school principals, by emailing, and by sending survey invitations to schools.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face interview

Web-based interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

25 interviews in ODT file 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

FSD3438 Child-up: Survey for Children in Pre-primary Education 2019

FSD3439 Child-up: Survey for Teachers 2019

FSD3440 Child-up: Survey for Parents 2019

FSD3441 Child-up: Survey for Children and Young People 2019

FSD3442 Child-up: Survey for Social Workers 2019

FSD3443 Child-up: Survey for Interpreters 2019

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

To prevent identification of interviewees, the researchers have removed or coarsened direct and indirect identifiers in the data. These include names, ages, countries of birth, places of residence, places of work, precise job titles, and places of education. Anonymisations by the researcher are marked with [square brackets]. In addition, some indirect identifiers related to locations, work history, and personal history were removed or coarsened at FSD. Changes made at FSD are marked with [[double square 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

Jousmäki, Henna (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Hautamäki, Tiina (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences) & Kinossalo, Maiju (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences): Child-up: Interviews with Professionals Working with Children with Immigrant Backgrounds 2020-2021 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2023-03-22). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3672

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 Publications

Kaleva Heidi (2020): Maahanmuuttajataustaisten lasten ja nuorten toimijuus koulussa osana kotoutumista. YAMK opinnäytetyö. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Sosiaali- ja terveysala. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102021469

Kinossalo, M., Kuusipalo, P., Jousmäki, H., Hautamäki, T. & Sihto, J. 2020. Ajallisuus ja aineistojen keräämisen taito - kokemuksia kasvatusinstituutioiden kentältä. Teoksessa: M. Salminen-Tuomaala, J. Hallila, S. Saarikoski & T. Tapio (toim.) Tietoa, taitoa ja teknologiaa: kehittämispolkuja sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. Seinäjoki: Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 157, 274-294. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2020092575810

Peltomäki Riikka (2020). Lapsen ääni esille tutkimuksen tiedonkeruuvaiheessa. YAMK opinnäytetyö. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Sosiaali- ja terveysala. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060517255

Kinossalo, M., Jousmäki, H. & Intke-Hernandez, M (2022). Life-story pedagogy for identity: Through linguistic and cultural recognition to participation and equity. Apples: Journal of Applied Language Studies, 16(2), 99-119. https://doi.org/10.47862/apples.111953

Hautamäki, T., Kinossalo, M., & Jousmäki, H. (2021). Tutkimuskentälle pääsy ja aineistonkeruu poikkeustilanteessa - kasvokkaisista kohtaamisista etävuorovaikutukseen. Teoksessa: M. Salminen-Tuomaala, K. Valkama, & S. Saarikoski (toim.), Luovat, kestävät ja innovatiiviset opetus- ja kehittämismenetelmät ja -ratkaisut sosiaali- ja terveysalalla (s. 43-57). (Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 164). Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2021082544134

Hautamäki, T. & Jousmäki, H. (2021). Kouluilla on keinoja vähentää lasten ja nuorten yksinäisyyttä. SeAMK-verkkolehti. https://lehti.seamk.fi/hyvinvointi-ja-luovuus/kouluilla-on-keinoja-vahentaa-lasten-ja-nuorten-yksinaisyytta/

Jousmäki, H., Kinossalo, M. & Intke-Hernandez, M. (2022). Monikielinen lukutaito identiteettityön ja osallisuuden tukena. Kieli, koulutus ja yhteiskunta, 13(2). Saatavilla: www.kieliverkosto.fi/fi/journals/kieli-koulutus-ja-yhteiskunta-maaliskuu-2022/monikielinen-lukutaito-identiteettityon-ja-osallisuuden-tukena

Jousmäki, H., Kinossalo, M. & Hautamäki, T. (2020). Understanding intercultural competence: From conceptual and curricular objects to competence actions of teachers and social workers working with migrant children. In: P. Laine, I. Nemethova & T. Wiwczaroski (eds.) Intercultural competence at work. Seinäjoki: Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Publications of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences B. Reports 160, (126-141). http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20201215100768

Alaverdyan, A., Hautamäki, T., Jousmäki, H., & Kinossalo, M. (2022). Local report - Finland: How do you feel about school? Local report of interviews with children, and professionals on their school experiences. Child UP. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022090257051

Hautamäki, T., Jousmäki, H., & Kinossalo, M. (2022). Osallistavat menetelmät lasten ja nuorten kotoutumisen edistämisessä. Teoksessa T.Hautamäki, A. Aalto, A. Alaverdyan, & Silja Saarikoski (toim.), Osallisuus ihmistyössä (s. 269-283). (Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B.Raportteja ja selvityksiä 177). Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022122873919

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