Tekijät

• Ministry of Education and Culture. State Youth Council
• National Sports Council
• Finnish Youth Research Society. Finnish Youth Research Network

Asiasanat

COVID-19, adolescents, children, community action, environment, exercise (physical activity), harassment, hobbies, leisure time, leisure time activities, physical activities, time budgets, well-being (health)

Sisällön kuvaus

In the interview survey Children and Youth Leisure Survey 2022, the leisure time and hobbies of people aged 7-29 were examined. In this year's survey, the main theme was the pleasantness of participation in hobbies. The interview questions differed slightly according to the age of the respondent, and a few questions were also asked of the parents of those under 15.

At first, a few background questions were asked of respondents aged 15-29. For those under 15, the questions were asked of their parent. The questions concerned gender, municipality of residence, and mother tongue. After this, the amount of children's and young people's leisure time and the prevalence of participation in hobbies were examined. The prevalence of participation in hobbies was examined, for example, by asking whether the respondent had any hobbies or would like to have a hobby. If the respondent did not have any hobbies, reasons for not participating in hobbies were asked. Questions related to participation in hobbies were also asked of the parents of children under 10.

Next, the respondents were asked about the hobby that took up most of their time and their most pleasant hobby. The respondents were asked to assess how different descriptions applied first to the hobby that took up most of their time and then to their most pleasant hobby, as well as how they travelled to these hobbies. After this, the respondents' views on being in nature were examined. In addition, reasons for discontinuing a pleasant guided hobby were examined. The respondents were also asked about experiences of inappropriate treatment or behaviour in hobbies. The interview also examined the respondents' views on the accessibility of hobbies. In addition, the effects of the COVID-19 period on participation in hobbies were examined using various statements.

After this, respondents aged 10-29 were asked about membership of organisations and participation in organisational activities. In addition, the respondents were asked to assess their satisfaction with different areas of life. Finally, respondents aged 15-29 were asked for further background information, such as their level of education, whether they had any functional limitations, and whether they felt they belonged to a minority.

The background variables in the data include age, gender, mother tongue, major regions NUTS2, type of neighbourhood, education, and economic activity.