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[t1] Respondent's gender

[t2] Respondent's age group

[t3] Respondent's NUTS3 region of residence

[t4] What is the highest level of education you have attained?

[t5] Household composition

[t6] Are there any children under 18 years old living in your household?

[t7] How would you describe the financial circumstances of your household?

[t8] What type of residential building does your household live in?

[t9] What is your primary domestic heating system?

[q1] In your opinion, how fair or unfair is Finnish society at present?

[q1_b] In general, how much do you trust other people?

[q1_c] When you think about your mood yesterday, to what extent did you experience the following feelings and emotions: I felt cheerful and was in a good mood

[q1_d] When you think about your mood yesterday, to what extent did you experience the following feelings and emotions: I felt down downhearted and depressed

[q1_e] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I am able to do things in my life that I truly want to do and appreciate

[q1_f] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I am competent and can achieve the goals I set for myself

[q1_g] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I experience closeness and togetherness with people whom I care about and who care about me

[q1_h] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel that my life is valuable and meaningful at the moment

[q4] How concerned are you at present about the COVID-19 epidemic and its effects?

[q4a] How concerned are you at present about the current COVID-19 epidemic situation and its effects?

[q5] How confident are you at present about your future?

[q6] How concerned are you about the livelihood of your household during the following month?

[q7] Stress means a situation where an individual feels tense, restless, nervous or anxious, or has trouble sleeping because of issues troubling his or her mind. To what extent are you currently feeling this kind of stress?

[q8] How would you describe the atmosphere amongst Finns at present?

[q11k] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Finnish Government

[q11l] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Municipal administration/local government

[q11m] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Finnish Parliament

[q11n] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Courts of law

[q11o] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Political parties

[q11p] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The police

[q11q] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The health care system

[q11r] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The education system

[q11s] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? State administration

[q11t] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The media

[q11x] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? Finnish Defence Forces

[q11y] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? The European Union

[q11z] How much do you personally trust the following institutions? NATO

[q17a] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I keep a distance of at least 2 metres to others

[q17c] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I wear a face mask when I cannot keep a safe distance to other people

[q17f] How well does the following statement describe your behaviour in the past week: I avoid meeting other people

[q18q] How necessary do you think it is to protect yourself and others from the spread of the coronavirus (e.g. by wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance to others) after receiving 2-3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine?

[q18v] To what extent do you agree or disagree? If health officials recommended a booster shot for the COVID-19 vaccine in the fall, I would take it.

[q18w] To what extent do you agree or disagree? If health officials recommended a booster shot for the COVID-19 vaccine in the future, I would take it.

[q21c] When are you going to vote?

[q21d] The following questions concern the upcoming parliamentary elections. Have you turned 18 years old by 2 April 2023?

[q21e] Are you going to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections?

[q21f] To what extent do you agree or disagree: I think that by voting I can influence things that are important to me and people close to me.

[q21g] The following questions concern the upcoming presidential elections. Have you turned 18 years old by 28 January 2024?

[q21h] Are you going to vote in the upcoming presidential elections?

[q23] How satisfied are you with the way democracy works in Finland?

[q34] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I feel that my life is safe

[q35] Relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: How concerned are you at present about the crisis in Ukraine and its effects?

[q36Aa] Are you concerned about the following issues related to the effects of the crisis in Ukraine? The safety of Finland

[q36Ab] Are you concerned about the following issues related to the effects of the crisis in Ukraine? The Finnish economy

[q36Ag] Are you concerned about the following issues related to the effects of the crisis in Ukraine? The safety of Europe

[q36B] Are you concerned about the following issues: The expansion of the war beyond Ukraine?

[q36D] Are you concerned about the following issues: Russia taking military action against Finland?

[q36E] Are you concerned about the following issues: Russia's attempt to influence the functioning of Finnish society?

[q37b] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I approve of the economic sanctions the European Union has imposed on Russia even if they may cause financial harm to Finland.

[q37c] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Finland must be prepared to receive significant numbers of refugees from Ukraine if necessary.

[q37d] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? During the past month I have had to change my consumer habits or put off purchases due to price increases.

[q37e] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I plan to put off larger/more expensive purchases until later due to the uncertainty caused by the crisis

[q37f] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The recent rise in interest rates has caused financial difficulties for my household.

[q37g] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Actions taken by Finland on the border with Russia strengthen my sense of security.

[q37h] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The response of Finland to Russia's influencing activities has been adequate and timely.

[q37i] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Recent actions by Russia are causing me concern.

[q37j] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The right to seek asylum in Finland should not be restricted.

[q44a] Have you observed any of the following first-hand in the past month: Attempts to influence others by spreading deliberately misleading information on the internet or social media?

[q44b] Have you observed any of the following first-hand in the past month: Malfunctions in internet services or issues related to personal data security?

[q45] Finland has applied to become a member state of the military alliance NATO. How has this impacted your sense of safety when compared to the time period prior to Finland's application?

[q45b] Does Finnish membership of NATO affect your sense of security?

[q46] Relating to energy conservation: How concerned are you at present about the changes in the price of electricity and other types of energy?

[q47a] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel that I have enough information about the ways in which I can conserve energy in my everyday life.

[q47b] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I believe that by taking measures to save energy I can make a difference in the availability of energy during the coming months.

[q47c] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The rise in electricity prices has caused financial difficulties for my household.

[q48_1] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Reduced time spent showering

[q48_2] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Maintained lower than normal room temperatures in the living areas at home

[q48_3] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Maintained lower than normal room temperatures in the storage room, garage and other utility rooms

[q48_4] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Reduced car use

[q48_5] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Reduced the use of electronic appliances at home

[q48_6] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Reduced electronic sauna use

[q48_7] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. Other, please specify?

[q48_8] Have you taken any measures to save energy during the past month and if so, what? You can choose one or more options. I have not taken any measures to save energy

[q50] How interested are you in Finnish foreign policy and international relations?

[q51] Thinking about the past 12 months, has your interest in Finnish foreign policy and international relations changed?

[q52a] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I think it is important that citizens are able to influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations.

[q52b] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I trust that decision-makers will competently guide Finland's foreign policy and international relations.

[q52c] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I think that as a citizen, I have a possibility to influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations.

[q53_1] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Voting in parliamentary elections

[q53_2] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Being active in political parties

[q53_3] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Being active in organisations

[q53_4] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Writing letters to the editor in traditional media

[q53_5] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Influencing on social media

[q53_6] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can choose one or more options. Participating personally in citizens' forums or discussion events

[q53_7] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Exchanging views on foreign policy with friends and acquaintances

[q53_8] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Civil disobedience

[q53_9] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. At protests

[q53_10] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Citizens' initiatives and petitions

[q53_11] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Contacting political decision-makers directly

[q53_12] How do you think you can influence Finland's foreign policy and international relations? You can chose one or more options. Other, please specify

[q55_1] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Sustainable public economy

[q55_2] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Improving employment

[q55_3] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Operational conditions and investment opportunities

[q55_4] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Promoting climate action

[q55_5] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Preventing biodiversity loss

[q55_6] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Functional healthcare

[q55_7] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Quality education and early childhood education

[q55_8] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Reducing poverty

[q55_9] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Preventing exclusion

[q55_10] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Equality of people

[q55_11] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Safety in everyday life and neighbourhood

[q55_12] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Military national defence

[q55_13] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Other, please specify

[q55_14] In your opinion, which social issues should the government pay particular attention to in the near future? Select the three most important ones from the following: Can't say

[q56a] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Our country's national debt must be reduced, whatever cuts in benefits and welfare it may require

[q56b] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Cuts in social security benefits can be considered acceptable if they encourage people to take up work and increase employment.

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[kierros23] Collection round of Citizens' Pulse in 2023

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