The Values and opinions in Finland
The survey is part of a large international research project, European Social Survey (ESS). The topics include people's personal well-being and perceptions of fairness in the society.
The survey is carried out to gain a comprehensive picture of changes occurring in society so that they can be understood better. The data measuring attitudes, values and opinions of people residing in Finland will be utilised for the purposes of scientific research as well as to support policy making. In addition, journalists and civil society actors will all have access to the results and data.
The survey is conducted in Finland in collaboration between Statistics Finland and the Department of Social Research at the University of Turku. Statistics Finland collects data for the survey.
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Respond to the inquiry
If you have been selected to answer this survey, you have received an invitation letter from Statistics Finland.
The survey is carried out as a face-to-face interview, i.e. our interviewer visits the participants or interviews them via video.
The random sample includes a total of 3,900 people residing in Finland aged 15 or above. Thus each individual survey respondent represents around 1,300 Finnish residents. Respondents' participation helps us to ensure that the survey represents the experiences and views of people living in Finland accurately.
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This is how to respond
The interviews are conducted in Finnish and Swedish. Arrange the best interview time for you by contacting your statistical interviewer. You can find the contact information in the letter sent to you. Depending on your choice, the interview will be done face-to-face at a place of your choice or via video. There is no need to prepare for the interview in advance.
If you do not contact us, our statistical interviewer will try to reach you after some time.
We want to give everyone selected to the survey the opportunity to participate. Your answer is needed to make statistics.
Letters sent to respondents
We have sent the respondents a letter when the inquiry started. Have a look at the letter!
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Data protection, rights and obligations
All data collected for statistical purposes are confidential. When processing data, it is seen to that no person's privacy or business or professional secret are endangered. Every person employed by Statistics Finland has signed a pledge of secrecy.