DDI description: Linguistic Integration of Highly Educated Migrants to Finland 2024 DDI-kuvailu: Korkeasti koulutettujen maahanmuuttajien kielellinen kotouttaminen Suomessa 2024 3965 Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive Finnish Social Science Data Archive 1.0.0 Linguistic Integration of Highly Educated Migrants to Finland 2024 [metadata]. Metadata version 1.0.0 (2025-08-27). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [producer and distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3965; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3965 FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records), joiden tekijä on Suomen yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Finnish Social Science Data Archive), on lisensoitu Creative Commons 1.0 Yleismaailmallinen (CC0 1.0) -lisenssillä. FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records) by Suomen yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Finnish Social Science Data Archive) are licensed under a Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) license. FSD:n aineistokuvailut (FSD metadata records) av Finlands samhällsvetenskapliga dataarkiv (Finnish Social Science Data Archive) är licensierade under en Creative Commons 1.0 Universiell (CC0 1.0) licens. Linguistic Integration of Highly Educated Migrants to Finland 2024 Korkeasti koulutettujen maahanmuuttajien kielellinen kotouttaminen Suomessa 2024 3965 urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3965 10.60686/t-fsd3965 Sirotkina, Dina In accordance with the agreement between FSD and the depositor. Finnish Social Science Data Archive Individual datasets

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 1.0 Sirotkina, Dina (University of Helsinki): Linguistic Integration of Highly Educated Migrants to Finland 2024 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2025-08-21). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3965; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3965 immigrants immigration language language skills social adjustment integration migrants Social sciences Language and linguistics Migration

The data covers the experiences of highly educated migrants regarding linguistic integration in Finland. The data was originally collected for a master's thesis.

First, respondents were asked whether they had participated in integration training after arriving in Finland. They were also asked to assess whether they found the integration training useful and, if they had not participated in integration training, to assess whether they believed it would be useful. After this, they were asked what kind of integration training they thought would be useful. They were also asked whether they had studied Finnish before arriving in Finland and whether they were currently studying Finnish and, if so, how. They were also asked to assess how difficult they found studying Finnish.

Next, respondents were asked to assess their own linguistic integration and how fluent their Finnish language skills are in different situations. They were also asked how their Finnish language skills affect their perceived job satisfaction and career advancement aspirations. Next, they were asked how satisfied they were with their life in Finland and whether a better knowledge and skill level in Finnish, Finnish culture, and working life would affect their perceived satisfaction. Finally, they were asked whether they intended to apply for Finnish citizenship and whether they were considering moving to another country and how soon.

Background variables include age, gender, native language, educational level, reason for moving to Finland, employment status, length of residence in Finland, and proficiency in Finnish.

 Finland Finland Individual Individual Highly educated migrants who had completed a higher education degree before arriving in Finland Quantitative Cross-section CrossSection Sirotkina, Dina Non-probability: Availability Nonprobability.Availability

The invitation to participate in the study was shared through various social media platforms, including Reddit, Facebook, and Telegram in migrant community groups.

 Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI) SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire.CAWI Structured questionnaire Questionnaire.Structured There are no weight variables in the data. Detailed and specific data description in Finnish and English. The data are checked and processed in detail. If necessary, the data are anonymised. Finnish Social Science Data Archive The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study. 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. Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi. The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data. One name and location information's were removed from the open-ended responses at FSD for identification reasons. The markings made by FSD are indicated with [square brackets]. Sirotkina, Dina (2025). Linguistic integration of highly educated migrants in Finland. Master's thesis. Master's Programme in Changing Education. University of Helsinki: Helsinki. Sirotkina, Dina (2025). Linguistic integration of highly educated migrants in Finland. Master's thesis. Master's Programme in Changing Education. University of Helsinki: Helsinki. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:hulib-202504291912 Linguistic integration of highly educated migrants in Finland URN:NBN:fi:hulib-202504291912 daF3965_eng.sav 111 70 SPSS Data File [fsd_no] FSD study number FSD study number 111 3965 3965 3965.00 .000 [fsd_vr] FSD edition number FSD edition number 111 1.0 1.0 1.000 .0000 [fsd_id] FSD case id FSD case id 111 1 111 56.00 32.187 [q1] Do you give your consent to participate in this study? Do you give your consent to participate in this study? 111 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Yes 111 [q2] Age Age 111 1 5 2.16 .781 1 20-29 19 2 30-39 61 3 40-49 26 4 50-59 4 5 60+ 1 [q3] Gender: Gender: 111 1 4 1.52 .645 1 Male 60 2 Female 46 3 Non-binary 3 4 Prefer not to answer 2 5 Other 0 [q3_open] Gender: Other (open-ended) Gender: Other (open-ended) 0 0 0 0 0 [q4] Native language: (open-ended) Native language: (open-ended) [q5] Highest level of education before arrival to Finland: Highest level of education before arrival to Finland: 111 3 5 3.79 .620 1 Primary 0 2 Secondary 0 3 Bachelor's degree 35 4 Master's degree 64 5 Doctorate 12 [q6] What was your main reason for moving to Finland? What was your main reason for moving to Finland? 111 1 6 2.98 1.689 1 Employment 37 2 Business 1 3 Family 31 4 Education 26 5 Seeking refuge 1 6 Other 15 [q6_open] What was your main reason for moving to Finland? Other: (open-ended) What was your main reason for moving to Finland? Other: (open-ended) [q7_1] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Employed full-time Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Employed full-time 51 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 51 SYSMISS 60 [q7_2] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Employed part-time Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Employed part-time 9 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 9 SYSMISS 102 [q7_3] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Self-employed Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Self-employed 8 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 8 SYSMISS 103 [q7_4] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Unemployed Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Unemployed 27 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 27 SYSMISS 84 [q7_5] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Student Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Student 28 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 28 SYSMISS 83 [q7_6] Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Retired Employment status upon arrival to Finland (pick 1 or several): Retired 0 0 0 0 0 1 Selected 0 SYSMISS 111 [q8_1] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Employed full-time Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Employed full-time 78 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 78 SYSMISS 33 [q8_2] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Employed part-time Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Employed part-time 8 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 8 SYSMISS 103 [q8_3] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Self-employed Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Self-employed 14 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 14 SYSMISS 97 [q8_4] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Unemployed Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Unemployed 15 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 15 SYSMISS 96 [q8_5] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Student Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Student 11 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 11 SYSMISS 100 [q8_6] Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Retired Current employment status (pick 1 or several): Retired 0 0 0 0 0 1 Selected 0 SYSMISS 111 [q9] Do you work in the same industry/sector arrival to Finland? Do you work in the same industry/sector arrival to Finland? 111 1 2 1.32 .470 1 Yes 75 2 No 36 [q10] How long have you been living in Finland? How long have you been living in Finland? 111 1 5 3.29 1.131 1 less than a year 7 2 1-2 years 19 3 3-5 years 39 4 6-10 years 27 5 10+ years 19 [q11] Have you received any integration training upon arrival? Have you received any integration training upon arrival? (Integration training involves studying Finnish or Swedish and learning about Finnish society, culture and working life. Professional planning and career guidance are also parts of the training.) 111 1 6 4.25 1.637 1 Integration courses (TE office) 18 2 Employer provided integration courses 0 3 Employer provided only Finnish language courses 11 4 Employer provided Finnish or Swedish language courses 7 5 No 57 6 Other 18 [q11_open] Have you received any integration training upon arrival? Other: (open-ended) Have you received any integration training upon arrival? (Integration training involves studying Finnish or Swedish and learning about Finnish society, culture and working life. Professional planning and career guidance are also parts of the training.) Other: (open-ended) [q12] If you received integration training, please, evaluate on a scale of 0-10 how usefulits contents were for you and your life in Finland. If you received integration training, please, evaluate on a scale of 0-10 how usefulits contents were for you and your life in Finland. 50 0 10 4.52 3.290 0 Not useful at all 6 1 7 2 6 3 2 4 3 5 7 6 3 7 2 8 8 9 2 10 Very useful, crucial 4 SYSMISS 61 [q13] If you did not receive integration training, how much do you think you would benefit from having access to integration training? If you did not receive integration training, how much do you think you would benefit from having access to integration training? (Integration training involves studying Finnish or Swedish and learning about Finnish society, culture and working life. Professional planning and career guidance are also part of the training.) 82 0 10 5.80 3.237 0 Not at all 5 1 9 2 6 3 1 4 1 5 14 6 7 7 9 8 12 9 3 10 A lot 15 SYSMISS 29 [q14_1] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Offline full-time training What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Offline full-time training 28 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 28 SYSMISS 83 [q14_2] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Offline part-time training (2-3 days a week) What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Offline part-time training (2-3 days a week) 69 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 69 SYSMISS 42 [q14_3] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Online training flexible completion (self-study) What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Online training flexible completion (self-study) 49 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 49 SYSMISS 62 [q14_4] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Online part-time training in group What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Online part-time training in group 42 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 42 SYSMISS 69 [q14_5] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Other What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would be beneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Other 16 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 16 SYSMISS 95 [q14_5_open] What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would bebeneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Other: (open-ended) What forms of integration training (language and culture courses) would bebeneficial to your life situation? Tick all that apply. Other: (open-ended) [q15] Have you studied Finnish before you came to Finland? (eg. attended a course, self-study, etc.) Have you studied Finnish before you came to Finland? (eg. attended a course, self-study, etc.) 111 1 2 1.69 .463 1 Yes 34 2 No 77 [q16] Are you learning Finnish now? (self-study/courses/etc.) Are you learning Finnish now? (self-study/courses/etc.) 111 1 2 1.35 .480 1 Yes 72 2 No 39 [q17_1] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? On my own (self-study) If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? On my own (self-study) 48 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 48 SYSMISS 63 [q17_2] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Attend an online course If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Attend an online course 18 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 18 SYSMISS 93 [q17_3] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Attend an offline course If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Attend an offline course 8 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 8 SYSMISS 103 [q17_4] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? At work provided courses If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? At work provided courses 3 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 3 SYSMISS 108 [q17_5] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? At work, casually, no formal studying If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? At work, casually, no formal studying 13 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 13 SYSMISS 98 [q17_6] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? With a tutor If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? With a tutor 11 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 11 SYSMISS 100 [q17_7] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Other If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Other 11 1 1 1.00 .000 1 Selected 11 SYSMISS 100 [q17_7_open] If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Other: (open-ended) If you answered yes to the previous question, how are you currently learning Finnish? Other: (open-ended) [q18] What is your Finnish proficiency? What is your Finnish proficiency? 111 1 6 2.95 1.612 1 Beginner, A1 24 2 Elementary, A2 25 3 Intermediate, B1 30 4 Upper-intermediate, B2 11 5 Advanced, C1+ 7 6 I do not speak Finnish at all 14 [q19] How difficult is it to learn Finnish for you? How difficult is it to learn Finnish for you? 111 0 10 3.63 2.870 0 Very difficult 13 1 23 2 13 3 13 4 5 5 16 6 6 7 8 8 6 9 5 10 Very easy 3 [q20] Please, share your integration experiences in your own words. How important is/was integration to you? Have you received sufficient support in integration? Do you feel integrated in Finland? (open-ended) Please, share your integration experiences in your own words. How important is/was integration to you? Have you received sufficient support in integration? Do you feel integrated in Finland? (open-ended) [q21] Please, evaluate your perceived level of linguistic integration. Please, evaluate your perceived level of linguistic integration (linguistic integration - the ability to handle one's routine matters in the language of the host country. Routine matters do not include going to the doctor and solving difficult issues, rather encompass your daily life and routines.). 110 0 10 4.45 3.258 0 Not at all integrated 5 1 24 2 14 3 10 4 8 5 7 6 8 7 10 8 6 9 5 10 Fully integrated 13 SYSMISS 1 [q22_1] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: grocery shopping Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: grocery shopping 110 1 5 2.95 1.277 1 Not able 18 2 Struggling 24 3 Able 28 4 Confident 26 5 Fluent 14 SYSMISS 1 [q22_2] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: calling/making requests Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: calling/making requests 111 1 5 2.12 1.263 1 Not able 48 2 Struggling 27 3 Able 20 4 Confident 7 5 Fluent 9 [q22_3] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: having a small talk Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: having a small talk 111 1 5 2.23 1.257 1 Not able 42 2 Struggling 27 3 Able 25 4 Confident 8 5 Fluent 9 [q22_4] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: going to the doctor Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: going to the doctor 111 1 5 1.85 1.192 1 Not able 60 2 Struggling 28 3 Able 11 4 Confident 4 5 Fluent 8 [q22_5] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: in a bank/insurance company Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: in a bank/insurance company 111 1 5 1.81 1.210 1 Not able 64 2 Struggling 25 3 Able 9 4 Confident 5 5 Fluent 8 [q22_6] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: reporting an accident Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: reporting an accident 111 1 5 1.81 1.108 1 Not able 61 2 Struggling 24 3 Able 17 4 Confident 4 5 Fluent 5 [q22_7] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: having a job interview Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: having a job interview 111 1 5 1.65 1.149 1 Not able 76 2 Struggling 14 3 Able 12 4 Confident 2 5 Fluent 7 [q22_8] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: making friends Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: making friends 111 1 5 1.94 1.252 1 Not able 59 2 Struggling 23 3 Able 14 4 Confident 7 5 Fluent 8 [q22_9] Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: attending an event: cinema/theatre/exhibition/sports, etc. Rate how fluent you feel using Finnish when: attending an event: cinema/theatre/exhibition/sports, etc. 111 1 5 2.22 1.289 1 Not able 42 2 Struggling 32 3 Able 19 4 Confident 7 5 Fluent 11 [q23] How does your knowledge of the Finnish language impact your work satisfaction and career advancement aspirations? How does your knowledge of the Finnish language impact your work satisfaction and career advancement aspirations? 111 0 10 4.78 2.613 0 Extremely negatively 3 1 14 2 4 3 9 4 12 5 45 6 1 7 5 8 5 9 2 10 Extremely positively 11 [q24] How satisfied are you currently with your life in Finland? How satisfied are you currently with your life in Finland? 111 0 10 6.59 2.376 0 Not at all 1 1 5 2 3 3 6 4 3 5 11 6 12 7 27 8 22 9 11 10 Fully satisfied 10 [q25] Would better knowledge of the Finnish language increase your life satisfaction in Finland? Would better knowledge of the Finnish language increase your life satisfaction in Finland? 110 1 2 1.17 .380 1 Yes 91 2 No 19 SYSMISS 1 [q26] Would better knowledge of Finnish culture increase your life satisfaction in Finland? Would better knowledge of Finnish culture increase your life satisfaction in Finland? 111 1 2 1.44 .499 1 Yes 62 2 No 49 [q27] Would better knowledge of Finnish working life increase your life satisfaction in Finland? Would better knowledge of Finnish working life increase your life satisfaction in Finland? 111 1 2 1.57 .498 1 Yes 48 2 No 63 [q28] Does your perceived level of linguistic integration (question 1 in this part) in Finland affect your life satisfaction? Does your perceived level of linguistic integration (question 1 in this part) in Finland affect your life satisfaction? 111 1 3 1.53 .772 1 Yes 71 2 No 21 3 I do not know 19 [q29] What would significantly increase your life satisfaction in Finland? (open-ended) What would significantly increase your life satisfaction in Finland? (open-ended) [q30] Please, share your opinion on whether or not speaking Finnish is important to you in terms of integration in your own words. (open-ended) Please, share your opinion on whether or not speaking Finnish is important to you in terms of integration in your own words. (open-ended) [q31] Are you going to apply for Finnish citizenship? Are you going to apply for Finnish citizenship? 110 1 4 1.81 1.137 1 Yes 65 2 No 19 3 I have already applied 8 4 I have already received Finnish citizenship 18 SYSMISS 1 [q31_open] Are you going to apply for Finnish citizenship? (open-ended) Are you going to apply for Finnish citizenship? (open-ended) [q32] Are you considering moving to a different country? Are you considering moving to a different country? 110 1 2 1.64 .483 1 Yes 40 2 No 70 SYSMISS 1 [q33] How soon are you planning to move away from Finland? How soon are you planning to move away from Finland? 110 1 5 1.95 1.442 1 Not planning to move away 73 2 In less than a year 3 3 In 1-2 years 9 4 In 3-5 years 16 5 In 6+ years 9 SYSMISS 1