Study title

Finnish Experiences of Domestic Violence 2022-2023

Dataset ID Number

FSD3753

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3753
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3753

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Linner Matikka, Johanna (University of Eastern Finland)

Abstract

The dataset consists of self-administered written texts in which people describe their experiences of domestic violence and their recovery from it. The data was collected using FSD's Penna textual data collection tool for the Violence to Safety doctoral dissertation.

In the writing invitation, participants were asked to share their experiences of domestic violence. The researcher also listed some specific questions that the participants could use in formulating their thoughts. The first question concerned how the violence had affected the writer's life and whether the violence or the threat of violence was still present in their lives. The next question concerned whether the writer had told anyone about the violence or sought help, and where they had got help. They were also asked what had helped them to cope and manage in everyday life and what it had taken to recover from the violence. The next topic was the importance of security and what security is built on, how it feels and how the lack of it is reflected in life. A final question concerned the services and support that people who have experienced domestic violence need.

Background information included the participant's gender, age group and type of municipality of residence. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

Keywords

assault; domestic violence; personal safety; psychological well-being; resilience; social support

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social conditions and indicators (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Family life and marriage (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Crime and law enforcement (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

• Linner Matikka, Johanna (University of Eastern Finland)

Collection Dates

2022-09-22 – 2023-01-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People who have experienced domestic violence and responded to the Violence to Safety writing invitation

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The writing invitation was shared on the website of the Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters and its member associations, and on social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In addition, the writing invitation was shared by the researcher and other researchers and teachers working in the field of violence research, as well as by PhD supervisors at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Tampere.

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

51 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

To prevent identification of respondents, some indirect identifiers related to age, place of residence and personal history were removed from the data at FSD. In addition, sensitive information and information on job and occupation were removed from some data files. Changes made at FSD are marked with [square brackets].

A total of 66 responses were received to the writing invitation. Fourteen responses were removed from the archived material because the authors did not give their consent. In addition, one response with only background information was deleted.

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

Linner Matikka, Johanna (University of Eastern Finland): Finnish Experiences of Domestic Violence 2022-2023 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2023-07-17). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3753; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3753

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

Husso, Marita, Johanna Linner Matikka, Teija Makkonen, and Arto O. Salonen. (2026). Väkivallan Haavoittavuus Ja Toimijuuden Muutos lähisuhdeväkivallan Kohteena Olleiden Kirjoituksissa. Sosiaalilääketieteellinen Aikakauslehti, January.