Study name
Parents’ Barometer – Early childhood education. Parents’ experiences on their children’s well-being, cooperation between home and early childhood education, and parenthood in early childhood education and pre-primary education.
Persons in charge of the study
Sari Haapakangas, Finnish Parents’ League
sari.haapakangas@vanhempainliitto.fi
+358 40 675 7599
Lina Laine, Hem och Skola i Finland
lina.laine@hemochskola.fi
+358 44 252 0376
Purpose of the study
The purpose of the survey is to collect extremely valuable information on parents’ experiences on their children’s well-being, cooperation between home and early childhood education, and parenthood in early childhood education and pre-primary education.
The results are primarily used in the advocacy and specialist work of the Finnish Parents’ League and Hem och Skola i Finland, including development of school-home cooperation that fosters the well-being of children, youth and families by influencing decision-making in education and upbringing while also supporting parenting in everyday life. The materials may also be disclosed in anonymised format for scientific research.
Participation and consent
Participating in the survey is completely voluntary and participation does not require a separate permission to conduct research since the respondents are adults. The participants have the right to cancel their participation at any time, simply by stopping answering to the survey. The participants do not need to provide a reason for the cancellation. Before taking the survey, a participant has the opportunity to view this study description. By responding to the survey, you acknowledge that your participation in the survey is based on informed consent.
Data protection and anonymity
The survey is completely anonymous and it collects no personal data, such as names, contact information or codes that allow you to be identified.
The survey asks for some background information, such as gender, highest level of education and employment status. These pieces of information are used for group-level investigation and breaking down the results, but the identity of an individual respondent cannot be determined from these pieces of information alone or even when combined with the other responses.
The study complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the extent it applies to anonymous data collection, and the guidelines of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK. Since no personal data is collected or processed in an identifiable form, no separate privacy statement is needed.
Research material and its collection
The material is collected via an electronic survey form in Webropol. Webropol is a Finnish information system that meets the requirements of GDPR and national data protection legislation and is suitable for secure collection and storage of research material.
Storage of the material
The research material is stored securely in the Webropol system and, if necessary, transferred to the organisation’s secure server. The material is stored for at least 10 years in accordance with ethical principles of research. The material is not used for any other purpose than the ones specified in this study description.
Use and disclosure of the material
The material is used for development, advocacy and expert work of the Finnish Parents’ League and Hem och Skola i Finland. In addition, quantitative material can be disclosed for the member associations of the alliance if it supports the association’s own advocacy and development efforts.
The member associations are parents’ associations of schools or municipal parents’ associations that support the well-being of children and youth in schools and educational institutions locally and regionally.
However, to preserve the anonymity of the respondents, the material will not be disclosed to a local or regional member association if the number of respondents in the region is less than 100. Anonymised material may also be disclosed to third parties for research purposes only, on the condition that the recipient undertakes to follow data protection legislation and ethical principles of research.
Potential risks and adverse effects
Participating in the study causes no physical or mental risks to the respondent. The questions can give rise to thoughts associated with parenting or the well-being of the child. If necessary, you can contact the investigator.
Benefits
The study produces valuable information that supports the development of school-home cooperation, parent participation and promotion of the well-being of children in early childhood education.
Contact details and further information
For more information about the study, please contact:
Sari Haapakangas
Suomen Vanhempainliitto
Finnish Parents’ League
sari.haapakangas@vanhempainliitto.fi
+358 40 6757599
Lina Laine
Hem och Skola i Finland
lina.laine@hemochskola.fi
+358 44 252 0376