Tekijät

• Finnish Literature Society (SKS). Archive

Asiasanat

animals, attitudes, human behaviour, natural environment, wild animals, wildlife

Sisällön kuvaus

The data consist of written responses to the 'Experiences of Encounters with Wild Animals' memory collection. In the writings, Finns recount their memories and experiences of encounters with wild animals.

The writing invitation asked respondents to describe their experiences and memories of encounters with wild animals. Respondents could focus on everyday or unexpected encounters and the emotions evoked by them. Several questions were provided to support the writing process, asking, for example, about the kinds of places and situations in which the respondent had encountered wild animals and whether they had been warned about certain animals or places.

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