FSD3170 Finland 2004: Consumer Habits and Lifestyle

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[v1] The respondent's gender

[v2] What is your year of birth?

[v3] Housing tenure

[v3_5] Housing tenure: Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v4] Type of neighbourhood of residence

[v5] The respondent's marital status

[v6] Have there been any changes in your family situation in the past year (12 months)?

[v7] Household composition

[v7_6] Household composition: Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v8_1] How many people live in your household? Total number

[v8_2] How many people live in your household? Number of children aged 0-6 living in the household

[v8_3] How many people live in your household? Number of children aged 7-17 living in the household

[v8_4] How many people live in your household? Number of children aged over 17 in the household

[v9] Do you have children who do not live in your household?

[v9_2] Do you have children who do not live in your household? Number of children aged 0-17 not living in the household

[v9_3] Do you have children who do not live in your household? Number of children aged over 17 not in the household

[v10] The respondent's basic education

[v11] The respondent's vocational education

[v11_7] The respondent's vocational education: Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v12] What is your economic activity and occupational status?

[v12_9] What is your economic activity and occupational status? Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v14] If you are currently in paid work, is your job contract:

[v14_7] If you are currently in paid work, is your job contract: Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v15] If you are currently in paid work, are you employed:

[v16] Which of the following best describes your work:

[v17] Have you been unemployed during the past five years?

[v18] If you have been unemployed during the past five years, how long have the longest periods of unemployment lasted?

[v20] What is your spouse's/partner's economic activity and occupational status?

[v20_9] What is your spouse's/partner's economic activity and occupational status? Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v21] Has your spouse/partner been unemployed during the past five years?

[v22] If your spouse/partner has been unemployed during the past five years, how long have the longest periods of unemployment lasted?

[v25a] How would you describe your current situation in life regarding the following: Financial situation

[v25b] How would you describe your current situation in life regarding the following: Occupational and social status

[v25c] How would you describe your current situation in life regarding the following: Education, skills and know-how

[v25d] How would you describe your current situation in life regarding the following: Possibilities to spend money/consume

[v25e] How would you describe your current situation in life regarding the following: General well-being

[v26a] Compared to five years ago, would you say your current situation in life is better or worse regarding the following: Financial situation

[v26b] Compared to five years ago, would you say your current situation in life is better or worse regarding the following: Occupational and social status

[v26c] Compared to five years ago, would you say your current situation in life is better or worse regarding the following: Education, skills and know-how

[v26d] Compared to five years ago, would you say your current situation in life is better or worse regarding the following: Possibilities to spend money/consume

[v26e] Compared to five years ago, would you say your current situation in life is better or worse regarding the following: General well-being

[v27a] Do you expect your situation in life to be better or worse five years from now regarding the following: Financial situation

[v27b] Do you expect your situation in life to be better or worse five years from now regarding the following: Occupational and social status

[v27c] Do you expect your situation in life to be better or worse five years from now regarding the following: Education, skills and know-how

[v27d] Do you expect your situation in life to be better or worse five years from now regarding the following: Possibilities to spend money/consume

[v27e] Do you expect your situation in life to be better or worse five years from now regarding the following: General well-being

[v28a] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Food

[v28b] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Housing

[v28c] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Health care

[v28d] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Clothes

[v28e] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Telecommunications (e.g. mobile phone, Internet)

[v28f] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Interior design/decorations

[v28g] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Children's items, toys etc.

[v28h] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Household services (e.g. household or child care, cleaning)

[v28i] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Transportation (e.g. commutes, car use)

[v28j] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Movies, videos and audio

[v28k] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Books and magazines

[v28l] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Consumer electronics and household appliances

[v28m] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Travelling during leisure time

[v28n] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Alcohol

[v28o] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Amusement and socialising

[v28p] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Sports/exercise

[v28q] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Studying

[v28r] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Culture

[v28s] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Personal care

[v28t] Compared to an average consumer, how much do you think you spend on: Indulging yourself

[v29a] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I took on extra work

[v29b] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I reduced my daily expenses

[v29c] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I avoided taking a loan

[v29d] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I borrowed money from friends

[v29e] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I used consumer credit (e.g. a credit or charge card)

[v29f] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I took a supplementary loan from a bank

[v29g] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I reduced all my expenses and tried to live simply

[v29h] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I tried my luck in gambling and lotteries

[v29i] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I strived for self-sufficiency in my household

[v29j] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I tried to use shopping offers to my advantage

[v29k] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I sold things, items and furniture etc. that I owned

[v29l] Which of the following have you done to make ends meet when your income did not cover your expenses? I sold some other property

[v30] Do you feel that lack of time reflects negatively on the quality of your paid / private household work?

[v31] Do you feel that lack of time lessens your opportunities for leisure time?

[v32] Do you feel that lack of time reduces your consumption/spending?

[v33a] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Work

[v33b] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Leisure time

[v33c] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Home or children

[v33d] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Couple relationship

[v33e] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Watching TV

[v33f] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Sports/exercise

[v33g] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Reading

[v33h] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Listening to music

[v33i] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Holiday trip once every six months

[v33j] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Cultural services (theatre, conserts etc.)

[v33k] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Eating out regularly

[v33l] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Well-functioning friendships and social relationships

[v33m] Which of the following do you feel are essential for you: Living an irreproachable life

[v34a] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Daily newspaper

[v34b] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Television

[v34c] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Mobile phone

[v34d] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Landline telephone

[v34e] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Car

[v34f] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: DVD player

[v34g] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Computer at home

[v34h] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Internet at home (wireless broadband, modem/dial-up connection)

[v34i] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Game console (e.g. Playstation, XBOX)

[v34j] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Digital television

[v34k] Which of the following consumer goods do you feel are necessary for your everyday activities: Digital camera

[v35a] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would go on more holiday trips

[v35b] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would use more cultural services (e.g. theatre, opera)

[v35c] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would donate (charity, fundraising)

[v35d] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would support people close to me

[v35e] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would buy art or antiques

[v35f] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would move to a different house/apartment

[v35g] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would decorate my home

[v35h] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would renovate my home

[v35i] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would change my car more often

[v35j] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would invest in shares/funds etc.

[v35k] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would apply for more credit cards, charge cards etc.

[v35l] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would spend more time shopping

[v35m] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would make more impulse purchases

[v35n] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would save money

[v35o] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would indulge/treat myself

[v35p] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would take care of my health

[v35q] Which of the following would you do if you could afford it: I would buy a luxury item I have dreamed of or fulfill some other dream

[v36_1] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I do not care about fashion at all

[v36_2] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? What other people think about me is important to me

[v36_3] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I take good care of my appearance

[v36_4] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I'm concerned about the impact my consumption has on the environment

[v36_5] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I value quality over price when making purchases

[v36_6] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In my opinion, younger generations consume irresponsibly

[v36_7] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I want to enjoy my consumption

[v36_8] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often go out to eat

[v36_9] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often visit restaurants that serve alcohol (e.g. bars, pubs)

[v36_10] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It would alleviate most of my problems if my household had more money to spend

[v36_11] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In my opinion, so-called 'high culture' is snobbish

[v36_12] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Everone should save money for a rainy day

[v36_13] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often browse around shops or shopping centres with my family, spouse/partner or friends

[v36_14] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In my opinion, it is the citizens' duty to increase their consumption when the economy is strong

[v36_15] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often buy from flea markets/thrift stores

[v36_16] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel that I cannot spend money on the things I want to buy, because I need to compromise my needs for the good of my family

[v36_17] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? There is an excess of material goods in the world and life centres too much on consumption

[v36_18] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I enjoy drinking wine with a meal

[v36_19] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel I live frugally

[v36_20] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often read fashion and/or interior design magazines

[v36_21] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I consciously make environmentally friendly choices in my consumption

[v36_22] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often make impulse purchases

[v36_23] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I enjoy listening to classical music

[v36_24] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In my opinion, a person should live in a way that leaves their children with a proper inheritance

[v36_25] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I often buy things on sale

[v36_26] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I'm concerned about the origins and health risks of food being sold to consumers

[v36_27] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking a student loan is a good way to finance studies

[v36_28] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Being discerning when taking a loan makes raising your living standard possible

[v36_29] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I fund my purchases by saving money beforehand

[v36_30] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking a loan should be avoided

[v36_31] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? You can achieve a high living standard by working hard

[v37a] Imagine that you need a fairly big loan and have to decide which bank to take it from and under what conditions: Before making a decision I have to resolve whether it is right or wrong according to a principle that is important to me.

[v37b] Imagine that you need a fairly big loan and have to decide which bank to take it from and under what conditions: It is impossible to assess what impacts the choices I make may have far into the future.

[v37c] Imagine that you need a fairly big loan and have to decide which bank to take it from and under what conditions: When making decisions on a loan, an expert or some other third party often gives the right advice.

[v37d] Imagine that you need a fairly big loan and have to decide which bank to take it from and under what conditions: I can make my decision based on information I have acquired.

[v37e] Imagine that you need a fairly big loan and have to decide which bank to take it from and under what conditions: When making the decision I somehow prepare myself for the eventuality that I made a wrong choice after all.

[v38a] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your family (e.g. moving): Before making the decision I have to resolve whether it is right or wrong according to a principle that is important to me.

[v38b] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your family (e.g. moving): It is impossible to assess what impacts big decisions regarding family life may have in the future.

[v38c] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your family (e.g. moving): When making a decision regarding family, an expert or some other third party often gives the right advice.

[v38d] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your family (e.g. moving): I can act according to my prior knowledge when it comes to making decisions regarding family.

[v38e] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your family (e.g. moving): When making the decision I somehow prepare myself for the eventuality that I made a wrong choice after all.

[v39a] Imagine that you need to make a big decision in your work regarding an important work task: Before making the decision I have to resolve whether it is right or wrong according to a principle that is important to me.

[v39b] Imagine that you need to make a big decision in your work regarding an important work task: It is impossible to assess what impacts important decisions regarding work may have in the future.

[v39c] Imagine that you need to make a big decision in your work regarding an important work task: I can often trust what an expert or some other third party recommends as the best option regarding the decision.

[v39d] Imagine that you need to make a big decision in your work regarding an important work task: I can make the decision according to my prior knowledge.

[v39e] Imagine that you need to make a big decision in your work regarding an important work task: When making the decision I somehow prepare myself for the eventuality that I made a wrong choice after all.

[v40a] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your relationship: Before making the decision I have to resolve whether it is right or wrong according to a principle that is important to me.

[v40b] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your relationship: It is impossible to assess what impacts big decisions regarding relationship may have in the future.

[v40c] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your relationship: When making a decision regarding your relationship, an expert or some other third party often gives the right advice.

[v40d] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your relationship: I can make the decision according to my prior knowledge.

[v40e] Imagine that you need to make a big decision regarding your relationship: When making the decision I somehow prepare myself for the eventuality that I made a wrong choice after all.

[v41a] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your family

[v41b] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your circle of friends

[v41c] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your school/work community

[v41d] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your residential community (e.g. neighbourhood)

[v41e] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your district/part of town or village

[v41f] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your city or municipality

[v41g] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your parish or religious community

[v41h] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Your hobby community or other leisure activity association

[v41i] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: Finnish society

[v41j] How closely do you feel you belong to the following: The European Union

[v42] Which of the following labels best characterises your generation?

[v42_12] Which of the following labels best characterises your generation? Some other, please specify (open-ended)

[v43] Which social class would you say you belong to?

[v43_6] Which social class would you say you belong to? Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v44] Do you usually vote in political elections?

[v45] Which party do you feel is the most important to you?

[v45_10] Which party do you feel is the most important to you? (choose only one) Other, please specify (open-ended)

[v46a] How important are the following for you: Self-respect

[v46b] How important are the following for you: Interesting life

[v46c] How important are the following for you: National security

[v46d] How important are the following for you: Love

[v46e] How important are the following for you: World peace

[v46f] How important are the following for you: Material well-being

[v46g] How important are the following for you: Comfortable life

[v46h] How important are the following for you: Economic equality

[v46i] How important are the following for you: Other equality

[v46j] How important are the following for you: The feeling of having accomplished something permanent

[v46k] How important are the following for you: Freedom

[v46l] How important are the following for you: Independence

[v46m] How important are the following for you: Health

[v46n] How important are the following for you: Work

[v46o] How important are the following for you: Leisure time

[v47a] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Your own life

[v47b] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Family

[v47c] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Your personal relationships

[v47d] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Your residential area

[v47e] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Your city/municipality centre

[v47f] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Finnish society

[v47g] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: European integration

[v47h] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Internationalisation

[v47i] How safe and secure do you feel the following are: Situation in the world

[v48a] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Constructing new nuclear power plants

[v48b] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Drug trafficking

[v48c] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Eastern crime

[v48d] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Unemployment

[v48e] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Not voting in elections

[v48f] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Leniency in the punishments given to criminals

[v48g] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Violence on television and in other entertainment

[v48h] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Pornography

[v48i] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Prostitution

[v48j] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Infectious diseases and spread of illnesses

[v48k] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Changing values and attitudes

[v48l] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Gene technology

[v48m] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Environmental problems

[v48n] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Looming pension crisis and aging population

[v48o] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Internationalisation

[v48p] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Terrorism

[v48q] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Worldwide population growth

[v48r] To what extent do you feel the following are sources of risk or uncertainty in society: Commercialisation of everyday life

[v49a] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Unemployment

[v49b] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Fixed-term job contracts

[v49c] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Investments in shares

[v49d] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Taking a loan

[v49e] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Securing loans

[v49f] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Consumer credit

[v49g] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Bank saving

[v49h] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Overspending

[v49i] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Gambling

[v49j] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Impulse purchases

[v49k] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Travelling

[v49l] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Speeding while driving a car

[v49m] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Flying

[v49n] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Medication

[v49o] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Alcohol

[v49p] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Drugs

[v49q] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Going outside in the evening

[v49r] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Talking to strangers

[v49s] To what extent do you feel the following involves risks from your point of view: Casual sex

[v50] What is your personal total net monthly income (take into account all income, including wages, pensions and social security benefits, after taxes)? (euros/month)

[v51] And what is the total net monthly income of your household (take into account all income, including wages, pensions and social security benefits, after taxes)? (euros/month)

[v52] Household's total amount of mortgage (euros)

[v53] Household's total amount of student loan (euros)

[v54] Household's total amount of car loan (euros)

[v55] Household's total amount of some other loan (euros)

[v55_1] Household's total amount of some other loan: What loan? (open-ended)

[v56] I have consumer credit

[v57] Other members of my household have consumer credit

[v58] I use a credit card:

[v59] Considering your income and loan payments, do you feel you are over-indebted?

[v60] Do you have a payment default entry or a bad credit rating?

[v61] Does a member of your household have a payment default entry or a bad credit rating?

[bv1] What is/was your current/latest occupation? (open-ended question categorised by using Classification of Occupations 2010 / ISCO-08)

[bv2] Erikson-Goldthorpe categorisation (EGP): Respondent

[bv3] What is/was your spouse's or partner's occupation? (open-ended question categorised by using Classification of Occupations 2010 / ISCO-08)

[bv4] Erikson-Goldthorpe categorisation (EGP): Spouse/partner

[bv5] What is/was your father's occupation? (open-ended question categorised by using Classification of Occupations 2010 / ISCO-08)

[bv6] Erikson-Goldthorpe categorisation (EGP): Father

[bv7] What is/was your mother's occupation? (open-ended question categorised by using Classification of Occupations 2010 / ISCO-08)

[bv8] Erikson-Goldthorpe categorisation (EGP): Mother

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