Authors

• Finnish Research Infrastructure for Public Opinion (FIRIPO)
• Grönlund , Kimmo (Åbo Akademi University. Social Science Research Institute)
• Strandberg, Kim (Åbo Akademi University. Social Science Research Institute)

Keywords

attitudes, bilingualism, language, language policy, minority language users, social systems

Abstract

The survey explores Finnish people's views on the status of the Swedish language in Finland. The data was collected as part of the Citizens' Opinion panel, which is part of The Finnish Research Infrastructure for Public Opinion (FIRIPO).

First, respondents were asked for their views on statements concerning, among other things, the position of Swedish in Finnish society, the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism, the provision of Swedish-language services, language choices at school and the position of Swedish-speaking Finns. Respondents were then asked whether they had any Swedish-speaking relatives, friends or colleagues. Finally, respondents assessed their own Swedish language skills.

Background variables included the respondent's age, gender, NUTS3 region of residence, highest level of education, main activity and political party preference.