Study argues that Finns are not in bad mood on Mondays
Watch out for Wednesday afternoons, especially if dealing with parents of small children
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According to a recent survey conducted by the Finnish market research company Taloustutkimus, the ancient idea of Finns being morose after the weekend is all wrong.
The survey indicated that only some 2.5 per cent of Finns are in a bad mood on Monday afternoons, while as many as 47.7 per cent of respondents said that they are in a good mood at the beginning of the week.
In general, families with children tend to be more sullen than childless couples. The survey showed that 54 per cent of mothers and fathers were in a bad mood by midday, while the corresponding figure for couples without children was only 37 per cent and for singles some 40 per cent. Which, of course, does not say much for the joys of parenthood.
Apparently, holidays are also a difficult period for many families with children. Some 60 per cent of parents reported having been in a foul mood already by noon on an ordinary day off.
The survey indicated further that for those Finns who go to work, Wednesday afternoons are the most trying, while weekends are the least stressful. However, some respondents reported having experienced bad temper after shopping on Saturdays, particularly just before guests are being expected in the afternoon or evening. Sound familiar?
Taloustutkimus surveyed the time usage and emotional states of around 3,000 Finns aged 12 to 79 over the period from mid-May to mid-July 2007. The results of the survey were published on Monday.
The survey indicated that only some 2.5 per cent of Finns are in a bad mood on Monday afternoons, while as many as 47.7 per cent of respondents said that they are in a good mood at the beginning of the week.
In general, families with children tend to be more sullen than childless couples. The survey showed that 54 per cent of mothers and fathers were in a bad mood by midday, while the corresponding figure for couples without children was only 37 per cent and for singles some 40 per cent. Which, of course, does not say much for the joys of parenthood.
Apparently, holidays are also a difficult period for many families with children. Some 60 per cent of parents reported having been in a foul mood already by noon on an ordinary day off.
The survey indicated further that for those Finns who go to work, Wednesday afternoons are the most trying, while weekends are the least stressful. However, some respondents reported having experienced bad temper after shopping on Saturdays, particularly just before guests are being expected in the afternoon or evening. Sound familiar?
Taloustutkimus surveyed the time usage and emotional states of around 3,000 Finns aged 12 to 79 over the period from mid-May to mid-July 2007. The results of the survey were published on Monday.
Helsingin Sanomat