FSD2952 Sexuality as Part of Life 1992
The dataset is (C) available for research only (including Master's, doctoral and Polytechnic/University of Applied Sciences Master's theses). The dataset may not be used for teaching, study (e.g. seminar papers, essays) or other theses (Bachelor's theses or equivalent).
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Study title
Sexuality as Part of Life 1992
Dataset ID Number
FSD2952
Persistent identifier
urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2952Data Type
Qualitative
Authors
- Kontula, Osmo (University of Helsinki. Department of Public Health)
Other Identification/Acknowledgements
- Kosonen, Kati (University of Helsinki. Department of Public Health)
Abstract
The dataset contains 149 sexual life histories written by Finnish men and women for a national writing competition, advertised in popular magazines in 1992. The autobiographies were collected as part of the FINSEX research project studying Finnish sexuality. In the writing competition invitation, participants were asked to describe significant events, issues, experiences and feelings related to their sexual history, sexual life at that moment, and own sexuality in general, including sexual identity. While the participants were asked to write freely, they were also given a broad schema they could use to direct their narratives. The length of the autobiographies varied from one to 46 pages.
Background information included the participant's gender, age, occupation or other economic activity, and involvement in and type of couple relationship.
The dataset is only available in Finnish, with the exception of one autobiography available in Swedish.
Keywords
life events; partnerships (personal); sex education; sexual behaviour; sexual identity; sexual orientation
Topic Classification
- Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
- Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
- Gender and gender roles (CESSDA Topic Classification)
- Family life and marriage (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Series
Individual datasetsDistributor
Finnish Social Science Data Archive
Access
The dataset is (C) available only for research including master's theses.
Data Collector
- Kontula, Osmo (University of Helsinki. Department of Public Health)
- Kosonen, Kati (University of Helsinki. Department of Public Health)
Collection Dates
1992-04-01 – 1992-09-30
Nation
Finland
Geographical Coverage
Finland
Analysis/Observation Unit Type
Individual
Event/Process/Activity
Media unit: Text
Universe
Finnish people from young people to the elderly
Time Method
Cross-section
Sampling Procedure
Non-probability: Availability
The invitation to participate in the writing competition was advertised in several popular magazines. Interested participants were asked to phone the researchers in order to receive a brochure about the competition. Altogether 177 texts were submitted and 160 of these were deposited with FSD for archiving. In the end, 149 texts were suitable for archiving. The data do not include texts whose authors did not allow reuse for research purposes.
Collection Mode
Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Paper
Research Instrument
Data collection guidelines: Self-administered writings guide
Data Files
149 texts in RTF and HTML file formats. Lengths of the texts varied from one page to 46 pages.
Data File Language
The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.
Qualitative data are available in their original language only and are not translated.
Data Version
1.0
Completeness of Data and Restrictions
All identifying information about the participants and third persons that could enable identification of the participants was removed from the texts. These include, among others, places of residence and birth, and employment and occupation. If a participant declared that they had used made-up names in their text, the names were left intact. Otherwise all names were replaced by randomly selected pseudonyms at FSD. Other changes made in the text by FSD are marked with [square brackets].
11 texts were not included in the archived data, because their authors did not want them to be archived.
Citation Requirement
The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.
Bibliographical Citation
Kontula, Osmo (University of Helsinki): Sexuality as Part of Life 1992 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2015-04-27). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2952
Deposit Requirement
Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.
Disclaimer
The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.
Related Materials
Kontula, Osmo & Haavio-Mannila, Elina (1995). Matkalla intohimoon. Nuoruuden hurma ja kärsimys seksuaalielämänkertojen kuvaamana. Helsinki: Wsoy.
Kontula, Osmo & Haavio-Mannila, Elina (1997). Intohimon hetkiä. Seksuaalisen läheisyyden kaipuu ja täyttymys omaelämäkertojen kuvaamana. Helsinki: Wsoy.
Related Publications
Kontula, Osmo & Haavio-Mannila, Elina (1997). Intohimon hetkiä. Seksuaalisen läheisyyden kaipuu ja täyttymys omaelämäkertojen kuvaamana. Helsinki: Wsoy.
Kontula, Osmo & Haavio-Mannila, Elina (1995). Matkalla intohimoon. Nuoruuden hurma ja kärsimys seksuaalielämänkertojen kuvaamana. Helsinki: Wsoy.
Haavio-Mannila, Elina & Kontula, Osmo & Rotkirch, Anna (2001). Sexual Life-Style in the Twentieth Century. A Research Study. Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan.
Frisk, Matleena & Taavetti, Riikka (2020) FINSEX-tutkimusten sokea piste: Ohitetun väkivallan yhteiskunnalliset seuraukset Sukupuolentutkimus 33(4), 39-44.
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