The Role of Experimental Research in Producing Data for Decision-Making
The aim of this study is to produce information through experimental research to support decision-making and to strengthen the expertise in experimental research in Kela. In this project, we will carry out an experiment regarding fathers’ take-up of family leaves. The purpose of the experiment is to examine whether targeted information can influence the fathers’ decision to use parental leave. The fathers are randomised into two groups: those receiving additional information and the control group. The additional information includes general information on family leaves and examples of different family leave choices. We use Kela’s register data to analyse the impact of additional information on the use paternity leave and parental leave.
Researchers
- Signe Jauhiainen, Leading Researcher
- Miia Saarikallio-Torp
- Anneli Miettinen
- Ella Sihvonen
Project Implementation Period
1.4.2018–31.12.2024
Project Results
- Informaatiokokeilun suunnittelu ja toteutus: Esimerkkinä isien perhevapaat (Kelan työpapereita 176)
