Study title

Citizen Deliberation on COVID-19 Restrictions and Recommendations: Control Survey 2021

Dataset ID Number

FSD3800

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3800
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3800

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Kulha, Katariina (University of Turku)
• Leino, Mikko (University of Turku)
• Setälä, Maija (University of Turku)
• Ylisalo, Juha (University of Turku)

Abstract

The survey explores Finns' views on the acceptability of the government's COVID-19 actions. The data was collected in the spring of 2021 in connection with the citizen deliberation on the acceptability of COVID-19 actions. The data served as a control group for the responses of the participants in the citizen deliberation. The responses of the participants in the citizen deliberation have been archived in the FSD as a separate dataset under the name "FSD3799 Citizen Deliberation on COVID-19 Restrictions and Recommendations 2021". The survey is part of the research project "Preparing for the next waves: towards cooperative and legitimate pandemic governance in Europe" under the PALO project.

At the beginning of the survey, respondents were asked whether the restrictions against the COVID-19 were too loose, suitable or too tight. The survey then moved on to ask for more respondents' opinions on the restrictions against the COVID-19 and on the various recommendations and regulations issued by the authorities. For example, respondents were asked how acceptable they found the authorities' recommendation to limit the number of participants in private events. Next, respondents were asked how closely they had followed the news about the COVID-19 in various media. They were also asked about their trust in different sources of information on the COVID-19 situation and in general. Respondents were then asked about their feelings on the COVID-19 situation and their factual knowledge of the COVID-19 situation. Finally, background information was asked, such as the respondent's political party preference and interest in politics.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, year of birth, type of residence, highest level of education, economic activity, household income, household size, number of children and political party preference.

Keywords

COVID-19; bacterial and virus diseases; dissemination of information; evaluation; government; health advice; human rights; public health; regulations; social attitudes

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Public health (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Government, political systems and organisations (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Political behaviour and attitudes (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

• Kulha, Katariina (University of Turku)
• Sihvo, Sami (University of Turku)

Funders

• Academy of Finland (335690)

Time Period Covered

2021

Collection Dates

2021-02-01 – 2021-03-24

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People aged 18-80 residing in Finland

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Simple random

The invitation to the control survey was sent to 1,000 Finns aged 18-80, who were selected as part of a random sample by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. The invitations were sent by post. A total of 148 people responded to the control survey. Participants completed the questionnaire using the Redcap tool and their own mobile device or computer.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

14.8

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

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Data Version

1.0

Related Datasets

FSD3799 Citizen Deliberation on COVID-19 Restrictions and Recommendations 2021

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

To prevent identification of respondents, the variables containing open-ended responses to the response option 'Other, please specify” and the feedback variable (cs_v29) were removed from the data at FSD.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

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

Kulha, Katariina (University of Turku) & Leino, Mikko (University of Turku) & Setälä, Maija (University of Turku) & Ylisalo, Juha (University of Turku): Citizen Deliberation on COVID-19 Restrictions and Recommendations: Control Survey 2021 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2024-07-23). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3800

Deposit Requirement

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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

Leino, Mikko; Kulha, Katariina; Setälä, Maija & Ylisalo, Juha (2022): Expert hearings in mini-publics: How does the field of expertise influence deliberation and its outcomes? Policy Sciences, 55, 429-450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11077-022-09465-3.

Leino, Mikko; Kulha, Katariina; Setälä, Maija & Ylisalo, Juha (2021): Puntaroiva kansalaiskeskustelu koronatoimien hyväksyttävyydestä. Kansalaiskeskustelun loppuraportti. Turun yliopisto. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-29-8496-1.