Study title

Experiences of Public Toilets 2023

Dataset ID Number

FSD3838

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3838
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3838

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Rajala, Anna (Tampere University)

Abstract

The data consists of writings in which respondents describe their experiences of public toilets. Respondents have a disease, disability or other limitation affecting bowel function. The aim of the collection was, among other things, to raise awareness of the inequalities in access to public toilets and to reduce inequalities and prejudices related to defecation.

In the instructions, respondents were asked to describe their experiences of public toilets in a free-form format. There was also an interest in whether public toilets were easily accessible, how public toilets should be developed and what works and what doesn't work in public toilets. Also, it was asked how respondents need to prepare themselves when leaving home. Further questions were asked about the everyday constraints created by the lack of public toilets and the prejudices and cultural climate faced by respondents when using the toilet. Finally, respondents were asked to come up with an idea for the perfect public toilet.

The background data include gender, age group and information on what bowel-related condition the respondent has. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

Keywords

digestive system disorders; diseases; gastrointestinal disorders; prejudice; stomach disorders

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Medication and treatment (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Specific diseases, disorders and medical conditions (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

• Rajala, Anna (Tampere University)

Funders

• Research Council of Finland (350247)

Collection Dates

2023-09-08 – 2023-12-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People with a disease, disability or other limitation affecting bowel function

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The invitation was distributed to three patient organisations (IBD and other bowel diseases, Finnilco and Colores), who promoted the invitation on their social media. In addition, the invitation to participate appeared in the IBD member magazine and was promoted at a public event in 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

27 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

For identification reasons, the information on places of residence and other direct and indirect identifiers have been removed from the data at FSD.

A total of 29 responses were received to the collection, but two authors did not give permission for their writing to be archived. These have been removed from the archived data set.

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

Rajala, Anna (Tampere University): Experiences of Public Toilets 2023 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2024-10-15). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3838; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3838

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.

FSD has not been informed of any publications related to the data.