Study title

Finnish Opinions on Security Policy and National Defence 1998: Spring

Dataset ID Number

FSD1167

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1167

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI)

Abstract

In the survey, Finnish citizens' views on, for instance, military alliances and the funding of the Finnish Defence Forces were monitored. In addition, the respondents were asked to state their personal opinions on armed civil defence, military funding, and whether Finland should abolish the obligatory military service (conscription).

Background variables included the respondent's sex, age group, social group, education, and the place and area of residence.

Keywords

armed forces; conflict resolution; conscription; defence; defence and state security policy; international alliances; international conflict resolution; national security

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Conflict, security and peace (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Political behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Finnish Opinions on Security Policy and National Defence

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Gallup Finland

Data Producers

• Advisory Board for Defence Information

Time Period Covered

1998

Collection Dates

1998-06-02 – 1998-06-14

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Finns aged 15 - 79 (excluding the Åland Islands)

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Multistage

The number of respondents required by the sample was divided according to the old telephone area codes. From each code area, a set of telephone numbers was selected in relation to area's population. Number 1 was first subtracted from and then added to each sampled number. A call was made to actual numbers and the mathematical ones. Persons whose gender and age matched quota requirements were interviewed.

Collection Mode

Telephone interview

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Data File Language

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Number of Cases and Variables

25 variables and 1000 cases.

Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The variables identifying municipality of residence and postal code have been removed from the data.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

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Bibliographical Citation

Advisory Board for Defence Information (ABDI): Finnish Opinions on Security Policy and National Defence 1998: Spring [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2001-09-20). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1167

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Kekäle, Petri (1999). MTS-tutkimukset 1998. Helsinki: Maanpuolustustiedotuksen suunnittelukunta.

Alho, Olli T. (2002). Suomalaisten turvallisuuspoliittisten mielipiteiden kehitys 1990-luvulla. Helsinki: Helsingin yliopisto. Yleisen valtio-opin kansainvälisen politiikan suuntautumisvaihtoehdon pro gradu ­tutkielma.