Study title

Experiences of Generational Differences 2022-2023

Dataset ID Number

FSD3974

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3974
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3974

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Finnish Literature Society. Archive

Abstract

The data consists of writings that explore intergenerational attitudes and thoughts related to different generations.

In the writing instructions, respondents were asked to share their observations and experiences regarding how people of different ages relate to one another and how these attitudes have changed over time. The supporting questions addressed, for example, whether the differences between generations have increased or decreased, and what might explain potential tensions between generations. Respondents were also asked to describe differences in language use, manners, and preferences between generations, and to reflect on how their own position has changed in relation to these aspects. The writings include both personal experiences and broader societal reflections on intergenerational relations.

Background information includes the respondent's gender, year of birth, occupation, and place of residence.

Keywords

adolescents; attitudes; culture; customs and traditions; elderly; generation gap; generations (age); intergroup relations; social interaction

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Family life and marriage (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Cultural and national identity (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

• Finnish Literature Society

Time Period Covered

2022 – 2023

Collection Dates

2022-11-15 – 2023-04-14

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Open data collection, no limitation on the target population

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

An open call for submissions was published on the website of the Finnish Literature Society.

Collection Mode

Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Web-based

Research Instrument

Data collection guidelines: Self-administered writings guide

Data Files

22 writings 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 respondents, the names and pseudonyms and any other direct identifiers have been removed from the texts at FSD. In addition, indirect identifiers referring to third parties have been removed. To ensure the anonymity of third parties, indirect identifiers relating to the author have also been removed where necessary. Anonymisation made at FSD are indicated by [[double square brackets]]. For the same reason, two writings have been removed from the dataset.

.The data archived in the FSD contains only those writings that the author has allowed to be archived also in the FSD. The complete material is available in the archives of the Finnish Literature Society (SKS).

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

Finnish Literature Society: Experiences of Generational Differences 2022-2023 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2025-09-18). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3974; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3974

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.

Special Terms and Conditions for Access

The data may contain identifiers that have not been anonymised (e.g. person names, information on place of residence, names of work places and such). When publishing quotations from the data, users need to consider very carefully in each specific case what information needs to be removed or altered according to research ethical guidelines.

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.