FSD3139 Pets as Family Members 2014-2015
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Study title
Pets as Family Members 2014-2015
Dataset ID Number
FSD3139
Persistent identifier
urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3139Data Type
Qualitative
Authors
- Finnish Literature Society (SKS)
- Lauren, Kirsi (University of Eastern Finland)
- Niemelä, Reetta
- Schuurman, Nora (University of Eastern Finland. Karelian Institute)
- Syrjämaa, Taina (University of Turku. Faculty of Humanities)
Abstract
This dataset contains written responses about Finnish people's experiences with pets in childhood and in the present. Most of the memories concern cats and dogs, but stories about other pets are included as well.
The respondents wrote about the role of the pet in the family and interaction with the pet, for instance. They also wrote about having to give up the pet or put it down as well as emotions relating to these situations. Many respondents reminisced pets in childhood homes and how their attitudes towards pets had changed over decades.
The dataset comprises 72 responses. Some respondents also attached pictures of their pets. The data collection was organised by the Academy of Finland's research project "Animal Agency in Human Society: Finnish Perspectives, 1890 - 2040", Human-Animal Studies network at the University of Eastern Finland, author Reetta Niemelä, and Finnish Literature Society.
Background information includes age, gender, occupation and place of residence. The data were organised into an easy to use html version at FSD.
The dataset is only available in Finnish.
Keywords
animals; dogs; domestic animals; household pets; oral history
Topic Classification
- Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
- Agriculture and forestry (Fields of Science Classification)
- Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
- Plants and animals (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
- Finnish Literature Society
Collection Dates
2014-10-10 – 2015-05-31
Nation
Finland
Geographical Coverage
Finland
Analysis/Observation Unit Type
Individual
Event/Process/Activity
Media unit: Text
Universe
Finnish people with memories about pets
Time Method
Cross-section
Sampling Procedure
Non-probability: Availability
An invitation for participating in the study was published on the website of the Finnish Literature Society. Responses could be sent either by e-mail, mail, or a web form on the site.
Collection Mode
Self-administered writings and/or diaries: E-mail
Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Paper
Self-administered writings and/or diaries: Web-based
Research Instrument
Data collection guidelines: Self-administered writings guide
Data Files
72 responses in txt, pdf and html formats. The length of the responses varies from a couple of sentences to 19 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
Identifiers were removed from responses (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, street addresses, references to identifiable third persons). In addition, human faces were blurred in photographs. Anonymised parts were marked with [square brackets] (or [[double square brackets]] in scanned texts). Responses sent via e-mail or the web form were saved as txt files. Responses sent via mail were saved as pdf files. Pictures attached to the responses were saved as separate files and they are referred to in the texts with the reference "Liite: daF3139_xx_kuva.jpg". These references also include any picture captions.
The data have been archived in their entirety (186 responses) in the Finnish Literature Society's folklore archives.
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
Finnish Literature Society (SKS) & Lauren, Kirsi (University of Eastern Finland) & Niemelä, Reetta & Schuurman, Nora (University of Eastern Finland) & Syrjämaa, Taina (University of Turku): Pets as Family Members 2014-2015 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2017-05-22). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3139
Deposit Requirement
Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.
Special Terms and Conditions for Access
The data may contain identifiers that have not been anonymised (e.g. person names, information on place of residence, names of work places and such). When publishing quotations from the data, users need to consider very carefully in each specific case what information needs to be removed or altered according to research ethical guidelines.
Disclaimer
The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.
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