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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[q1_1] What are you most worried about at present: Own security and safety

[q1_2] What are you most worried about at present: Employment situation

[q1_3] What are you most worried about at present: Threat of war

[q1_4] What are you most worried about at present: Environmental pollution

[q1_5] What are you most worried about at present: Housing situation

[q1_6] What are you most worried about at present: Own or family's livelihood

[q1_7] What are you most worried about at present: Strikes and labour disputes

[q1_8] What are you most worried about at present: Own health, health of another family member

[q1_9] What are you most worried about at present: Famine in the world

[q1_10] What are you most worried about at present: Energy issues

[q1_11] What are you most worried about at present: Children's future

[q1_12] What are you most worried about at present: Restrictions on individual freedom

[q1_13] What are you most worried about at present: Conditions for the elderly

[q1_14] What are you most worried about at present: Finland's politics

[q1_15] What are you most worried about at present: Children's day care

[q1_16] What are you most worried about at present: Rapidly rising prices

[q1_17] What are you most worried about at present: Violence, criminality, drugs

[q1_18] What are you most worried about at present: Social welfare

[q1_19] What are you most worried about at present: Taxation issues

[q1_20] What are you most worried about at present: Moral issues

[q1_21] What are you most worried about at present: Personal affairs

[q1_22] What are you most worried about at present: General situation in the world

[q1_23] What are you most worried about at present: Other

[q1_24] What are you most worried about at present: Nothing in particular

[q1_25] What are you most worried about at present: Can't say or missing value

[q2] Do you think your own or your family's economic situation will improve over the next 12 months?

[q3] Do you think the employment situation in Finland will improve over the next 12 months?

[q4] Respondent's satisfaction with the performance of the current government (prime minister Kalevi Sorsa)

[q5_1] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Foreign policy

[q5_2] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Foreign trade

[q5_3] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Taxation

[q5_4] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: State finances

[q5_5] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Improving employment

[q5_6] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Preventing price increases

[q5_7] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Agricultural policy

[q5_8] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Social security policy

[q5_9] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Developing the education system

[q5_10] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Energy issues

[q5_11] On a scale of 4-10, where 4 is the lowest grade and 10 the best, how would you grade the current government's performance in: Environmental issues and nature protection

[q6] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement (TUPO) from the respondent's viewpoint

[q7_1] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from employees' viewpoint

[q7_2] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from farmers' viewpoint

[q7_3] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from big companies' viewpoint

[q7_4] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from small enterprises' viewpoint

[q7_5] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from the viewpoint of people with high incomes

[q7_6] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from the viewpoint of people with low incomes

[q7_7] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from pensioners' viewpoint

[q7_8] Comprehensive incomes policy settlement from your own or your family's viewpoint

[q8_1] Most positive aspect of the comprehensive incomes policy settlement

[q8_2] Second most positive aspect of the comprehensive incomes policy settlement

[q9] Respondent's own interest in politics

[q10_1] Sometimes politics is so complicated that people like me do not understand what's going on

[q10_2] Those elected to parliament soon lose touch with voters

[q10_3] Political parties are only interested in people's votes, not in their opinions

[q10_4] Even if someone disagreed with the content of a law, everyone should obey laws passed by Parliament

[q10_5] One can generally trust the government to make the right decisions

[q10_6] There is at least one party who always tries to promote my interests

[q10_7] By voting people can participate in decision-making in our country

[q10_8] Through political parties, opinions of the citizens will be taken into consideration in decision-making

[q10_9] Political parties seek to please everyone, and therefore do not try to tackle the most important problems of the society

[q10_10] In Finland, party politics are taken into account even when dealing with issues where politics should be of no importance

[q10_11] So-called alternative social movements often represent public opinion better than political parties

[q11_1] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: KOK

[q11_2] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: KESK

[q11_3] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: LKP

[q11_4] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: POP

[q11_5] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: RKP

[q11_6] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: SKDL

[q11_7] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: SKL

[q11_8] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: SMP

[q11_9] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: SDP

[q11_10] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: The Greens (VIHREÄT)

[q12] On a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is extreme political left and 9 extreme political right, where would you place: Yourself

[q13_1] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Bringing municipal services closer to the people

[q13_2] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Making sure the level of house building is sufficient and housing supply adequate (both owner-occupied and rental housing)

[q13_3] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Municipality should accept more responsibility for employment

[q13_4] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Prioritizing the fight against youth unemployment

[q13_5] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Improving living enviroment

[q13_6] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Increasing citizens' decision-making power

[q13_7] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Developing municipal activities and services without raising municipal income taxes

[q13_8] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Establishing new, necessary services even if it meant raising municipal income taxes

[q13_9] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Reforming administration and cutting bureaucracy in the municipality

[q13_10] Select three reforms you think should be urgently implemented in your municipality of residence: Something else

[q14a_1] Which political parties have too much power: KOK

[q14a_2] Which political parties have too much power: KESK/LKP

[q14a_3] Which political parties have too much power: POP

[q14a_4] Which political parties have too much power: RKP

[q14a_5] Which political parties have too much power: SKDL

[q14a_6] Which political parties have too much power: SKL

[q14a_7] Which political parties have too much power: SMP

[q14a_8] Which political parties have too much power: SDP

[q14a_9] Which political parties have too much power: VIHREÄT

[q14a_10] Which political parties have too much power: None

[q14b] In your opinion, which political party has the most exessive power?

[q14c_1] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: International relations of the party

[q14c_2] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Capable management

[q14c_3] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is supported by top public officials

[q14c_4] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party receives expert advice

[q14c_5] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is supported by the leaders of economic life

[q14c_6] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is supported by the management of trade unions

[q14c_7] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is consistent in its actions

[q14c_8] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is good at mediation and negotiation

[q14c_9] Most important factor(s) contributing to the excessive power of the party selected in q14b: Party is good at power games

[q15a_1] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Responds to the needs of ordinary citizens

[q15a_2] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Reforms the society

[q15a_3] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Trustworthy

[q15a_4] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Competent leaders

[q15a_5] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Effective in its actions

[q15a_6] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Supports the interests of all Finns

[q15a_7] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Moderate

[q15a_8] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Able to rationally justify its policies

[q15a_9] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Has a clear ideology

[q15a_10] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Close to ordinary people

[q15a_11] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Democratic in its internal decision-making processes

[q15a_12] What party characteristics influence your voting decision (exact formulation of question not known): Cannot say

[q15b_1] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Responds to the needs of ordinary citizens

[q15b_2] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Reforms the society

[q15b_3] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Trustworthy

[q15b_4] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Competent leaders

[q15b_5] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Effective in its actions

[q15b_6] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Supports the interests of all Finns

[q15b_7] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Moderate

[q15b_8] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Able to rationally justify its policies

[q15b_9] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Has a clear ideology

[q15b_10] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Close to ordinary people

[q15b_11] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Democratic in its internal decision-making processes

[q15b_12] What party characteristics influence your voting decision only a little (exact formulation of question not known): Cannot say

[q15c_1] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Responds to the needs of ordinary citizens

[q15c_2] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Reforms the society

[q15c_3] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Trustworthy

[q15c_4] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Competent leaders

[q15c_5] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Effective in its actions

[q15c_6] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Supports the interests of all Finns

[q15c_7] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Moderate

[q15c_8] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Able to rationally justify its policies

[q15c_9] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Has a clear ideology

[q15c_10] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Close to ordinary people

[q15c_11] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Democratic in its internal decision-making processes

[q15c_12] What party characteristics have no impact on your voting (exact formulation of question not known): Cannot say

[q16a_1] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Responds to the needs of ordinary citizens

[q16a_2] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Reforms the society

[q16a_3] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Trustworthy

[q16a_4] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Competent leaders

[q16a_5] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Effective in its actions

[q16a_6] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Supports the interests of all Finns

[q16a_7] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Moderate

[q16a_8] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Able to rationally justify its policies

[q16a_9] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Has a clear ideology

[q16a_10] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Close to ordinary people

[q16a_11] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Democratic in its internal decision-making processes

[q16a_12] Characteristics which describe the National Coalition Party (KOK) well: Cannot say

[q16b_1] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Responds to the needs of ordinary citizens

[q16b_2] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Reforms the society

[q16b_3] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Trustworthy

[q16b_4] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Competent leaders

[q16b_5] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Effective in its actions

[q16b_6] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Supports the interests of all Finns

[q16b_7] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Moderate

[q16b_8] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Able to rationally justify its policies

[q16b_9] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Has a clear ideology

[q16b_10] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Close to ordinary people

[q16b_11] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Democratic in its internal decision-making processes

[q16b_12] Characteristics which don't describe the National Coalition Party (KOK): Cannot say

[q17] In your opinion, would it be good for the running of things in this country if there were three socialist parties instead of two?

[q18a] At the moment there is only one so-called alternative movement political group in Parliament, the Greens. Do you find their presence in Parliament necessary or unnecessary?

[q18b] Are the Greens enough to represent non-party groups, or do you think Parliament needs several politically independent groups?

[q19] Three ways to arrange day care for Finnish pre-school children: supervised day-care centres, supervised family day care (=child minder), or child minding at home by a parent. In your opinion, which alternative is the best?

[q20] How necessary or unnecessary would you consider constructing a new nuclear power plant?

[q21a_1] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: KOK

[q21a_2] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: KESK/LKP

[q21a_3] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: POP

[q21a_4] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: RKP

[q21a_5] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: SKDL

[q21a_6] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: SKL

[q21a_7] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: SMP

[q21a_8] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: SDP

[q21a_9] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible agricultural policy: VIHREÄT

[q21b_1] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: KOK

[q21b_2] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: KESK/LKP

[q21b_3] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: POP

[q21b_4] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: RKP

[q21b_5] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: SKDL

[q21b_6] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: SKL

[q21b_7] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: SMP

[q21b_8] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: SDP

[q21b_9] Perceptions of political parties. Its policies make inflation higher: VIHREÄT

[q21c_1] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: KOK

[q21c_2] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: KESK/LKP

[q21c_3] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: POP

[q21c_4] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: RKP

[q21c_5] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: SKDL

[q21c_6] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: SKL

[q21c_7] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: SMP

[q21c_8] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: SDP

[q21c_9] Perceptions of political parties. Effective employment policy: VIHREÄT

[q21d_1] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: KOK

[q21d_2] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: KESK/LKP

[q21d_3] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: POP

[q21d_4] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: RKP

[q21d_5] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: SKDL

[q21d_6] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: SKL

[q21d_7] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: SMP

[q21d_8] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: SDP

[q21d_9] Perceptions of political parties. Does not promote equality and democracy: VIHREÄT

[q21e_1] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: KOK

[q21e_2] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: KESK/LKP

[q21e_3] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: POP

[q21e_4] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: RKP

[q21e_5] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: SKDL

[q21e_6] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: SKL

[q21e_7] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: SMP

[q21e_8] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: SDP

[q21e_9] Perceptions of political parties. Improves citizens' safety and security: VIHREÄT

[q21f_1] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: KOK

[q21f_2] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: KESK/LKP

[q21f_3] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: POP

[q21f_4] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: RKP

[q21f_5] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: SKDL

[q21f_6] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: SKL

[q21f_7] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: SMP

[q21f_8] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: SDP

[q21f_9] Perceptions of political parties. Supports impartially the interests of all Finnish regions: VIHREÄT

[q21g_1] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: KOK

[q21g_2] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: KESK/LKP

[q21g_3] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: POP

[q21g_4] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: RKP

[q21g_5] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: SKDL

[q21g_6] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: SKL

[q21g_7] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: SMP

[q21g_8] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: SDP

[q21g_9] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible environmental policy: VIHREÄT

[q21h_1] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: KOK

[q21h_2] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: KESK/LKP

[q21h_3] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: POP

[q21h_4] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: RKP

[q21h_5] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: SKDL

[q21h_6] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: SKL

[q21h_7] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: SMP

[q21h_8] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: SDP

[q21h_9] Perceptions of political parties. Opposes reforms in social policy: VIHREÄT

[q21i_1] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: KOK

[q21i_2] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: KESK/LKP

[q21i_3] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: POP

[q21i_4] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: RKP

[q21i_5] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: SKDL

[q21i_6] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: SKL

[q21i_7] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: SMP

[q21i_8] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: SDP

[q21i_9] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes culture: VIHREÄT

[q21j_1] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: KOK

[q21j_2] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: KESK/LKP

[q21j_3] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: POP

[q21j_4] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: RKP

[q21j_5] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: SKDL

[q21j_6] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: SKL

[q21j_7] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: SMP

[q21j_8] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: SDP

[q21j_9] Perceptions of political parties. Promotes sensible housing policy: VIHREÄT

[q21k_1] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: KOK

[q21k_2] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: KESK/LKP

[q21k_3] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: POP

[q21k_4] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: RKP

[q21k_5] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: SKDL

[q21k_6] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: SKL

[q21k_7] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: SMP

[q21k_8] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: SDP

[q21k_9] Perceptions of political parties. Supports foreign policy that promotes Finnish interests: VIHREÄT

[q22_1] Influence of the party leader on party support: Kalevi Sorsa / SDP

[q22_2] Influence of the party leader on party support: Ilkka Suominen / KOK

[q22_3] Influence of the party leader on party support: Paavo Väyrynen / KESK

[q22_4] Influence of the party leader on party support: Kalevi Kivistö / SKDL

[q22_5] Influence of the party leader on party support: Jouko Kajanoja / SKP

[q22_6] Influence of the party leader on party support: Pekka Vennamo / SMP

[q22_7] Influence of the party leader on party support: Pär Stenbäck / RKP

[q23a] In your opinion, what is the single area most in need of development in your municipality of residence?

[q23b] In your opinion, what is the second single area that is in need of development in your municipality?

[q23c] In your opinion, what is the third single area that is in need of development in your municipality?

[q24a] Which bodies/decision-makers have most hindered the development of areas you selected in question q23 (first choice)?

[q24b] Which bodies/decision-makers have most hindered the development of areas you selected in question q23 (second choice)?

[q25_1] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Participating in a political party organisation

[q25_2] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Letter or phone call to public official or office handling the matter

[q25_3] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Personal visit to the public office or official handling the matter

[q25_4] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Contact with a political decision-maker, e.g. councillor

[q25_5] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Participating in village council or town district association, or other such association

[q25_6] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Influencing matters through trade unions

[q25_7] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Participating in activities of the Greens or other so-called alternative social movements

[q25_8] Effectiveness of participation method when trying to influence decisions in own area/municipality of residence: Writing to a newspaper

[q26] In municipal elections, which is more important for you, the candidate's party or his/her opinions on local matters?

[q27] Do you remember which party you voted for in the previous parliamentary elections?

[q28] If the municipal (local) elections were held now, would you vote for the same party/group that you voted for in the previous parliamentary elections?

[q29_1] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: Disappointed with the actions of the party

[q29_2] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: Does not promote my interests

[q29_3] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: My opinion has changed

[q29_4] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: I'm not interested in politics

[q29_5] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: Party not good enough to be included in the government

[q29_6] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: It is the person that matters

[q29_7] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: Some other party is better

[q29_8] Why would you not vote for the same party/group: Other reason

[q30_1] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of SYKL (Confederation of Finnish Entrepreneurs)?

[q30_2] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of SAK (Central Organization of Finnish Trade Unions)?

[q30_3] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of TVK (Confederation of Salaried Employees in Finland)?

[q30_4] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of AKAVA (Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals)?

[q30_5] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of STTK (The Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees)?

[q30_6] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of MTK (Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners)?

[q30_7] Are you a member of any trade union or business/professional association that is a member of ... : Cannot say

[q31] Are you a member of any political party, or a member of women's/youth organisation of any party?

[q32] Occupational status of the head of the household (if retired, former occupational status)

[q33] Occupational status of the head of the household (if retired, former occupation)

[q34] Employment sector of the head of the household

[q35] Respondent's marital status

[q36a] What is your basic education?

[q36b] Respondent's vocational education (longer than three months)

[q37_1] Have you or any other family member been unemployed for more than 2 months over the past two years: No

[q37_2] Have you or any other family member been unemployed for more than 2 months over the past two years: Yes, myself

[q37_3] Have you or any other family member been unemployed for more than 2 months over the past two years: Yes, someone else in the family

[q37_4] Have you or any other family member been unemployed for more than 2 months over the past two years: Cannot say

[q38] Respondent's mother tongue

[q39] Respondent's gender

[q40] Annual gross income of the household in Finnish marks

[q41] Respondent's age

[q42] Respondent's place of residence

[q43] Respondent's electoral district/constituency

[q45_1] If the parliamentary elections were held now, how certain are you that you would vote?

[q45_2] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which party's candidate would you vote for?

[q45_3] Which party/group would be your second choice?

[q45_4a] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: KOK

[q45_4b] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: KESK/LKP

[q45_4c] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: POP

[q45_4d] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: RKP

[q45_4e] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: SKDL

[q45_4f] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: SKL

[q45_4g] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: SMP

[q45_4h] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: SDP

[q45_4i] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: The Greens

[q45_4j] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: There is no such party/group

[q45_4k] Which party you would not vote for under any circumstances: Can't say

[q45_5] Finnish parliamentary elections were held in March 1983. Which party's candidate did you vote for?

[q45_6] Previous municipal (local) elections were held in October 1980. Which party did you vote for?

[v1] Time of the interview

[v325] Population development/migration in the respondent's municipality of residence

[v326] Economic structure of the respondent's municipality of residence

[v327] Ruling political power in the respondent's municipality of residence

[v328] Population size in the respondent's municipality of residence