Study title

Finnish Maternity Package Memories 2020-2021

Dataset ID Number

FSD3608

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3608

Data Type

Qualitative

Authors

• Finnish Literature Society. Archive
• Vahtikari, Tanja (Tampere University|University of Tampere)

Abstract

The dataset consists of self-administered written texts on memories or experiences related to maternity packages across several decades. The main themes of the texts include the choice to receive the maternity package, the products included in the package and the meaning of the maternity package. The data collection was organised by the Finnish Literature Society in cooperation with the research project Baby Box as an Emotional Object: the Sociomaterial Experiences of the Finnish Welfare State from the 1930s to the Present, led by Tanja Vahtikari (University of Tampere).

The writing invitation was targeted at individuals with memories or experiences related to maternity packages. The writing guidelines included directed participants to write about, for example, the way maternity packages are talked about, views and stories related to maternity packages in their immediate circle and the wider public, the feelings associated with receiving the maternity package, and the most memorable products included in the package. Participants were also given the opportunity to reflect on the importance of the maternity package in Finland's recent history and whether they perceive it as a symbol of the Finnish welfare state. The themes that emerged from the texts included the ways maternity packages are talked about, the sentimental and practical value of the package, the way that the maternity package had made becoming a parent tangible, and the role of the maternity package in the Finnish welfare society.

Background information included the participant's gender, year of birth, occupation and area of residence. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.

The dataset is only available in Finnish.

Keywords

emotional states; maternity care; parental benefits; parental role; pregnancy; social welfare philosophy

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Health care services and policies (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Reproductive health (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Specific social services: use and availability (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Public health (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

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

Data Collector

• Finnish Literature Society. Archive (SKS)

Collection Dates

2020-09-01 – 2021-01-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People with memories of maternity packages

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

The invitation to participate in the study was targeted at all individuals in Finland who had memories related to maternity packages. The invitation was published on the webpage of the Finnish Literature Society (SKS). Furthermore, a writing invitation was sent to regular SKS contributors. The text could be delivered using an online form on the SKS website or by letter.

Collection Mode

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

87 files in ODT or PDF format. Additionally, the data were organised into an easy to use HTML version and a CSV version.

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

To prevent identification, references to the participants' names and other direct identifiers related to the participants or third persons were removed at FSD. The names that appeared in the texts were replaced with fictitious names if they occurred more than once. Identifiers related to third persons, such as the names of municipalities or exact dates of birth, were removed from the data or coarsened. Changes made at FSD are marked with [square brackets].

One text was removed from the data because of conditions that the writer had set for the archiving of their text. The dataset does not include images as these were not delivered to FSD. Additionally, one text was removed from the data during archiving because it was empty. The complete dataset is available from the archive of the Finnish Literature Society (SKS).

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 & Vahtikari, Tanja (Tampere University|University of Tampere): Finnish Maternity Package Memories 2020-2021 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2022-06-22). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3608

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.

FSD has not been informed of any publications related to the data.