Tekijät

• Niemelä, Mikko (University of Turku. Department of Social Research)

Asiasanat

quality of life, satisfaction, social disadvantage, social inequality, social security, social stratification, standard of living, well-being (health)

Sisällön kuvaus

The survey charted Finnish people's opinions on and experiences of welfare and inequality. The study was part of a project entitled Inequalities, Interventions and a New Welfare State (INVEST) and it was funded by the Academy of Finland.

First, respondents were asked how well they felt they were achieving their goals in life and how they perceived their social status. In addition, the survey examined whether respondents felt mostly happy or downcast, whether they trusted other people, how they felt about their state of mind, and how satisfied or dissatisfied they were with their lives.

Next, respondents were asked whether they had received social assistance (minimum income scheme) and how well they felt they were able to cover their living expenses. After that, they were asked about the safety of their neighborhood and the city center. Finally, they were asked about social security, their sense of well-being, and how the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have affected their well-being.

Background variables included respondent's gender, year of birth, household composition, household characteristics, housing tenure, level of education, occupational status, household income and expenses, NUTS3 region of residence and which party the respondent would vote for if parliamentary elections were held now.