Study title

Experiences of Using Boundaries as a Coping Tool in Personal Relationships with People with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems 2023-2024

Dataset ID Number

FSD3842

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3842
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3842

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Kallio, Joel (Tampere University)

Abstract

The data consists of writings in which respondents describe their experiences of setting boundaries when a person close to them has a mental health or substance abuse problem.

In the writing guidelines, respondents were asked to give a free-form description of using boundaries as a coping tool. In addition, participants were asked to describe how their own life has been affected by the mental health or substance abuse challenges of a loved one and what feelings they have associated with setting boundaries. Support from the service system in relation to setting boundaries was also of interest. The writings also include descriptions of the ways in which people have tried to set boundaries in their relationships and whether setting boundaries has been an easy or difficult decision to make. Further questions were asked about the challenges and benefits of setting boundaries and whether they had led to conflicts in relationships.

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

Keywords

Addiction; Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Family members; Interpersonal relations; Mental disorders; Mental health

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social conditions and indicators (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• General health and well-being (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

• Kallio, Joel (Tampere University)

Collection Dates

2023-11-03 – 2024-01-07

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People aged over 18 who have a loved one with a mental health or substance abuse challenge that has led to a need to set boundaries in the relationship.

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The invitation to participate was distributed to the members of FinFami Pirkanmaa via email, the association's own social media channels and at their website. In addition, the researcher shared the invitation on his social media channels and on the intranet of the Tampere University.

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

To prevent identification of participants places of residence have been removed from the data at FSD. Changes made at FSD are marked with [square brackets].

The archived data does not include responses for which no archiving permission was given. The original dataset included 33 responses, of which 27 were given permission to be archived at FSD.

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

Kallio, Joel (Tampere University): Experiences of Using Boundaries as a Coping Tool in Personal Relationships with People with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems 2023-2024 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2024-02-09). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3842

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

Kallio, Joel (2024) ”Rajaaminen on pelastanut sekä oman, että lasteni elämän”: Diskurssianalyysi läheissuhteiden rajaamisesta mielenterveys- ja päihdeomaisten selviytymiskeinona. Tampereen yliopisto. Yhteiskuntatieteiden tiedekunta. Pro Gradu -tutkielma. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202404053327