Study title

Effectivity of Promotion of Social Inclusion, Well-being, and Activeness: intreviews in Social Kitchens 2019

Dataset ID Number

FSD3995

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3995
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3995

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Nousiainen, Marko (National Institute for Health and Welfare)
• Sillanpää, Julia (University of Vaasa)

Abstract

The dataset consists of interviews with participants from two social kitchens operating in different parts of Finland. A social kitchen is a space or activity that brings people together by offering affordable food, social interaction, and meaningful activities. The interviews explore participants' experiences of the social kitchen and its effects on their well-being, inclusion, and activeness. The aim was to collect small success stories that illustrate the mechanisms of impact and the strengthening of the experience of inclusion. The interviewees are involved in the activity either as volunteers, through an employment support programme, or as regular customers. The data was collected as part of the Project to co-ordinate the promotion of social inclusion, Sokra (2014-2023).

The interviews followed a thematic structure. First, background information was collected, such as the interviewee's place of residence, age, family relationships, labour market status, and education. Next, the interview focused on how the interviewee became involved in the activity and what kind of tasks they participate in. The interviewee was also asked to describe their experiences of the social kitchen, including relationships among participants, sense of community, opportunities to influence the activity and its content, and possibilities for self-expression and helping others.

The next section addressed the benefits of participation. The interviewee was asked to describe the effects of the activity on their daily life, future plans, health, and self-confidence. In addition, the interview explored whether participation had increased trust in other people. Finally, the interviewee was asked to reflect on other participants' experiences of the activity, including whether they had observed differences in participation between men and women.

Background information in the dataset includes the interviewee's gender and form of participation, the interview date, and a coarsened description of the social kitchen's operating model and location.

Keywords

citizen participation; communities; community action; development; food aid (domestic); social interaction; voluntary work; well-being (society)

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 (C) available only for research including master's theses.

Data Collector

• Nousiainen, Marko (National Institute for Health and Welfare)
• Julia Sillanpää (University of Vaasa)

Funders

• European Union. European Social Fund (S20220)

Collection Dates

2019-03 – 2019-04

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Individuals aged 18 or over who participate in a social kitchen in Finland

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

The interviewees were selected from among individuals who actively participate in the activities of two social kitchens located in different parts of Finland and operating in slightly different ways. They were either volunteers, involved through an employment support programme, or regular customers. The selection of interviewees was based on recommendations from the staff of the social kitchens. The individual interviews were conducted in a space where only the interviewee and the interviewer(s) were present.

Collection Mode

Face-to-face interview

Research Instrument

Interview scheme and/or themes

Data Files

10 interviews in ODT file format. Additionally, the data were made available as 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

Related Datasets

FSD3836 Effectivity of Promotion of Social Inclusion, Well-being, and Activeness (ESF): Interviews 2019-2022

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The researcher has anonymised the data by removing or coarsening indirect identifiers related to, for example, location, occupation, work, and family. In addition, age has been categorised and names replaced with pseudonyms.

For reasons of identifiability, some indirect identifiers referring to respondents or third parties were removed or coarsened by the Finnish Social Science Data Archive. The modifications made by the FSD are marked with [[double square brackets]].

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

Nousiainen, Marko (National Institute for Health and Welfare) & Sillanpää, Julia (University of Vaasa): Effectivity of Promotion of Social Inclusion, Well-being, and Activeness: intreviews in Social Kitchens 2019 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2025-10-15). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3995; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3995

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

Nousiainen, Marko (2021) Pienet onnistumistarinat ja osallisuuden kokeminen Yhteisissä keittiöissä. Yhteiskuntapolitiikka 86:2, 155-165. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2021041510492