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lfrnb Frequency of meeting people
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (107)
Question Number and Text LV18 : How often do you meet friends or relatives who are not living with you? Is it …
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
On most days 1 7112 42.9 45.3
Once or twice a week 2 6458 38.9 41.1
Once or twice a mont 3 1700 10.2 10.8
Less than once a mon 4 407 2.5 2.6
Never 5 28 .2 .2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Refused -2 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15705 Missing cases 892
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

lfrnc Spoken to someone in past week
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV19 : During the last week, have you spoken, even if only on the telephone, to anyone (apart from myself) who is not a member of your household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 380 2.3 87.4
No 2 55 .3 12.6
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15270 92.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 435 Missing cases 16162
Question Route IF (LFRNB = 4 or 5) Asked if R meets friends or relatives from outside household less often than once a month
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

llvma Not in household: Mother
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20A : Excluding relatives who may be living in this household with you at the moment, can you look at this card (V3) and tell me which of these types of relatives you have alive at the moment? Mother
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 1630 9.8 44.1
Mother 1 2064 12.4 55.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 12013 72.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3694 Missing cases 12903
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmaage Age of Mother: not in household
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20B : How old is your mother?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
64.10 12.31 36 97
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Age given 1 2062 12.4 100.0
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13643 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 2062 Missing cases 14535
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

llvpa Not in household: Father
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20A : Excluding relatives who may be living in this household with you at the moment, can you look at this card (V3) and tell me which of these types of relatives you have alive at the moment? Father
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 2018 12.2 54.6
Father 2 1676 10.1 45.4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 12013 72.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3694 Missing cases 12903
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpaage Age of Father: not in household
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20B : And how old is your father?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
62.25 11.55 34 97
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Age given 1 1670 10.1 100.0
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14031 84.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 5 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1670 Missing cases 14927
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

llvch Not in household: Son(s)/daughter(s)
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20A : Excluding relatives who may be living in this household with you at the moment, can you look at this card (V3) and tell me which of these types of relatives you have alive at the moment? Son(s)/daughters(s)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 1727 10.4 46.8
Son(s)/daughter(s) 3 1967 11.9 53.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 12013 72.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3694 Missing cases 12903
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lnlvch Progeny not in household: how many
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20C : How many son(s)/daughter(s) do you have, excluding those living here at the moment?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
1 548 3.3 27.9
2 791 4.8 40.2
3 394 2.4 20.0
4 133 .8 6.8
5 57 .3 2.9
6 18 .1 .9
7 6 .0 .3
8 3 .0 .2
9 1 .0 .1
11 1 .0 .1
12 1 .0 .1
13 1 .0 .1
15 1 .0 .1
18 1 .0 .1
20 1 .0 .1
22 3 .0 .2
23 2 .0 .1
25 2 .0 .1
28 1 .0 .1
30 1 .0 .1
31 1 .0 .1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13740 82.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1967 Missing cases 14630
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lnolvrel Relations not in household: None
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (108)
Question Number and Text LV20A : Excluding relatives who may be living in this household with you at the moment, can you look at this card (V3) and tell me which of these types of relatives you have alive at the moment? None of these
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None of these 9 781 4.7 100.0
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14926 89.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 781 Missing cases 15816
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lparmar R’s parents live together
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (109)
Question Number and Text LV21 : Do you parents live together in the same household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 1064 6.4 77.3
No 2 313 1.9 22.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14330 86.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1377 Missing cases 15220
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and both parents are alive not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmalone R’s mother lives alone
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (109)
Question Number and Text LV22 : Does you mother live alone?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 606 3.7 60.6
No 2 394 2.4 39.4
Inapplicable -8 14708 88.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1000 Missing cases 15597
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND (LPARMAR = 2 OR LLVMA = 1)) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household or both parents are alive but not living together
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpalone R’s father lives alone
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (109)
Question Number and Text LV23 : Does your father live alone?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 253 1.5 41.3
No 2 359 2.2 58.7
Inapplicable -8 15096 91.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 612 Missing cases 15985
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND (LPARMAR = 2 OR LLVPA = 1)) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household or both parents are alive but not living together
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmasee How often R sees mother
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV24A : Thinking first of your mother. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. see your mother
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 387 2.3 18.8
At least once a week 2 881 5.3 42.7
At least once a mont 3 346 2.1 16.8
Several times a year 4 315 1.9 15.3
Less often 5 97 .6 4.7
Never 6 38 .2 1.8
Inapplicable -8 13644 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 2064 Missing cases 14533
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmatel How often R contacts mother by telephone
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV24B : Thinking first of your mother. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. have contact by telephone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 588 3.5 28.5
At least once a week 2 1043 6.3 50.5
At least once a mont 3 209 1.3 10.1
Several times a year 4 61 .4 3.0
Less often 5 48 .3 2.3
Never 6 115 .7 5.6
Inapplicable -8 13644 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 2064 Missing cases 14533
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmamail How often R contacts mother by email
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV24C : Thinking first of your mother. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. have contact by email
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 7 .0 .3
At least once a week 2 52 .3 2.5
At least once a mont 3 50 .3 2.4
Several times a year 4 36 .2 1.7
Less often 5 51 .3 2.5
Never 6 1868 11.3 90.5
Inapplicable -8 13644 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 2064 Missing cases 14533
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lmafar Distance to where R’s mother lives
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV25 : About how long would it take you to get to where your mother lives?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 15 minutes 1 941 5.7 45.7
Between 15 and 30 mi 2 382 2.3 18.5
Between 30 minutes a 3 210 1.3 10.2
Between one and two 4 148 .9 7.2
More than two hours 5 341 2.1 16.5
Lives abroad(volunte 6 39 .2 1.9
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13644 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 2061 Missing cases 14536
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVMA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a mother living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpasee How often R’s sees father
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV26A : Thinking now about your father. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. see your father
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 241 1.5 14.4
At least once a week 2 642 3.9 38.3
At least once a mont 3 294 1.8 17.5
Several times a year 4 260 1.6 15.5
Less often 5 126 .8 7.5
Never 6 113 .7 6.7
Inapplicable -8 14032 84.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1676 Missing cases 14921
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpatel How often R contacts father by telephone
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV26B : Thinking now about your father. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. have contact by telephone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 241 1.5 14.4
At least once a week 2 776 4.7 46.3
At least once a mont 3 273 1.6 16.3
Several times a year 4 94 .6 5.6
Less often 5 95 .6 5.7
Never 6 197 1.2 11.8
Inapplicable -8 14032 84.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1676 Missing cases 14921
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpamail How often R contacts father by email
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV26C : Thinking now about your father. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you.. have contact by email
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 5 .0 .3
At least once a week 2 35 .2 2.1
At least once a mont 3 50 .3 3.0
Several times a year 4 42 .3 2.5
Less often 5 50 .3 3.0
Never 6 1494 9.0 89.1
Inapplicable -8 14032 84.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 1676 Missing cases 14921
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lpafar Distance to where R’s father lives
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (110)
Question Number and Text LV27 : About how long would it take you to get to where your father lives?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 15 minutes 1 191 1.2 32.7
Between 15 and 30 mi 2 100 .6 17.1
Between 30 minutes a 3 80 .5 13.7
Between one and two 4 56 .3 9.6
More than two hours 5 124 .7 21.2
Lives abroad(volunte 6 24 .1 4.1
Never visited 7 9 .1 1.5
Missing or wild -9 27 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15096 91.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 584 Missing cases 16013
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LLVPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample and has a father living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchsee How often R sees son/daughter(s)
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV28A : Thinking now about your children. If you have more than one son or daughter not living with you please think about the one you have the most contact with. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you..see you son/daughter
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 240 1.4 25.1
At least once a week 2 431 2.6 45.0
At least once a mont 3 124 .7 12.9
Several times a year 4 123 .7 12.8
Less often 5 33 .2 3.4
Never 6 7 .0 .7
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchtel How often R contacts son/daughter by tel
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV28B : Thinking now about your children. If you have more than one son or daughter not living with you please think about the one you have the most contact with. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you..have contact by telephone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 311 1.9 32.5
At least once a week 2 520 3.1 54.3
At least once a mont 3 63 .4 6.6
Several times a year 4 19 .1 2.0
Less often 5 16 .1 1.7
Never 6 29 .2 3.0
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchmail How often R contacts son/daughter email
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV28C : Thinking now about your children. If you have more than one son or daughter not living with you please think about the one you have the most contact with. Please look at this card (v6) and tell me how often you..have contact by email
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Daily 1 1 .0 .1
At least once a week 2 29 .2 3.0
At least once a mont 3 24 .1 2.5
Several times a year 4 18 .1 1.9
Less often 5 47 .3 4.9
Never 6 839 5.1 87.6
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchfar Distance to where R’s son/daughter lives
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV29 : About how long would it take you to get to where your son/daughter lives?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 15 minutes 1 462 2.8 48.3
Between 15 and 30 mi 2 173 1.0 18.1
Between 30 minutes a 3 107 .6 11.2
Between one and two 4 54 .3 5.6
More than two hours 5 141 .8 14.7
Lives abroad(volunte 6 19 .1 2.0
Missing or wild -9 74 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 956 Missing cases 15641
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaida For children: give lifts in your car
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30A : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Giving them lifts in your car (if you have one)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 825 5.0 86.1
Give lifts in car 1 133 .8 13.9
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidb For children: shop for them
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30B : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Shopping for them
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 854 5.1 89.1
Shopping for them 1 104 .6 10.9
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidc For children: provide or cook meals
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30C : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Providing or cooking meals
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 810 4.9 84.6
Providing or cooking 1 148 .9 15.4
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidd For children: looking after their children
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30D : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Looking after their children
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 616 3.7 64.3
Looking after their 1 342 2.1 35.7
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaide For children: wash, iron or clean
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30E : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Washing, ironing or cleaning
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 873 5.3 91.1
Washing, ironing or 1 85 .5 8.9
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidf For children: deal with personal affairs
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30F : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Dealing with personal affairs eg paying bills, writing letters
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 922 5.6 96.2
Dealing with persona 1 36 .2 3.8
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidg For children: decorate, garden, repairs
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30G : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Decorating, gardening or house repairs
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 845 5.1 88.2
Decorating, gardenin 1 113 .7 11.8
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidh For children: financial help
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30H : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Financial help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 787 4.7 82.2
Financial help 1 171 1.0 17.8
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lchaidi For children: anything else
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30I : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? Anything else (please specify)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 944 5.7 98.5
Anything else 1 14 .1 1.5
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14677 88.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 15639
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lnochaid For children: not mentioned
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (111)
Question Number and Text LV30NONE : Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of the things listed on this card (v7) for your children who are not living here? None of these
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None of these 1 465 2.8 100.0
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15170 91.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 465 Missing cases 16132
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Caring
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidua From children: get lifts in their car
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31A : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Getting lifts in their car (if they have one)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 159 1.0 32.9
Get lifts in car 1 324 2.0 67.1
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidub From children: shop for you
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31B : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Shopping for you
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 232 1.4 48.0
Shopping for you 1 251 1.5 52.0
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaiduc From children: provide or cook meals
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31C : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Providing or cooking meals
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 340 2.0 70.4
Providing or cooking 1 143 .9 29.6
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidud From children: help with personal needs
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31D : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Help with basic personal need like dressing, eating or bathing
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 464 2.8 96.1
Help with basic pers 1 19 .1 3.9
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidue From children: wash, iron or clean
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31E : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Washing, ironing or cleaning
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 409 2.5 84.7
Washing, ironing or 1 74 .4 15.3
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaiduf From children: deal w personal affairs
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31F : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Dealing with personal affairs eg paying bill, writing letters
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 387 2.3 80.1
Dealing with persona 1 96 .6 19.9
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidug From children: decorate, garden, repair
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31G : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Decorating. gardening or house repairs
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 286 1.7 59.2
Decorating, gardenin 1 197 1.2 40.8
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaiduh From children: financial help
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31H : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Financial help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 458 2.8 94.8
Financial help 1 25 .2 5.2
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lcaidui From children: anything else
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31I : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? Anything else (please specify)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 462 2.8 95.7
Anything else 1 21 .1 4.3
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15152 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 483 Missing cases 16114
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lnocaidu From children: not mentioned
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV31NONE : Do you regularly or frequently receive any of the things listed on this card (v8) from your children not living here? None of these
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None of these 1 475 2.9 100.0
Missing or wild -9 73 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15160 91.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 475 Missing cases 16122
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 5 OR 6 AND LAGE GE 60 AND LLVCH = 1) Asked if R is from LIS/LIW new sample, is aged 60 or over and has a son/daughter living not in household
Index Terms Family Life
Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W11 W12 W16

lhhch16 IC: No. of children under 16 in HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (112)
Question Number and Text LV32 : Interviewer Check: How many children aged under 16 does the respondent have living in the household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None 0 9157 55.2 71.2
One 1 1605 9.7 12.5
Two 2 1528 9.2 11.9
Three 3 465 2.8 3.6
Four 4 87 .5 .7
Five 5 15 .1 .1
Six or more 6 2 .0 .0
Not applicable -8 2849 17.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 12859 Missing cases 3738
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples.
Index Terms Children
Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Socio-demographic Characteristics
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lschosa Kids attend school o/s catchment area
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV56 : Do your children (any of your children) attend state school(s) outside your local catchment area?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 467 2.8 13.1
No 2 2237 13.5 62.8
Not school age 3 856 5.2 24.0
Missing or wild -9 29 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 12119 73.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3560 Missing cases 13037
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LSCHSTA = 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16 and any of them attend state school.
Index Terms Children
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Geographic Mobility
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lschos1 1st reason go to sch. o/s catchment area
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV57 : Why do they go to a school outside your local catchment area? 1st mention
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
At school before mov 1 78 .5 16.7
Better school 2 179 1.1 38.3
Special need/disable 3 28 .2 6.0
Religious reasons 4 39 .2 8.4
Language (eg Welsh) 5 11 .1 2.4
Grammar sch/high sch 6 13 .1 2.8
Local school full 7 16 .1 3.4
Good for sport/other 8 2 .0 .4
Siblings went there 9 13 .1 2.8
Other 96 88 .5 18.8
Missing -9 29 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15212 91.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 467 Missing cases 16130
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LSCHSTA = 1 AND LSCHOSA = 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16 and any of them attend state school outside catchment area.
Index Terms Children
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Geographic Mobility
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lschos2 2nd reason go to sch. o/s catchment area
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV57 : Why do they go to a school outside your local catchment area? 2nd mention
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 454 2.7 97.2
Better school 2 4 .0 .9
Special need/disable 3 1 .0 .2
Religious reasons 4 1 .0 .2
Language (eg Welsh) 5 1 .0 .2
Other 96 6 .0 1.3
Missing -9 29 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15212 91.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 467 Missing cases 16130
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LSCHSTA = 1 AND LSCHOSA = 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16 and any of them attend state school outside catchment area.
Index Terms Children
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Geographic Mobility
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lhscimp Important house in catchment area
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV58 : When you decided to move to this house, was being in the catchment area of a particular school very important to you, somewhat important or not very important to you
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Very important 1 438 2.6 16.1
Somewhat important 2 429 2.6 15.7
Not very important 3 1858 11.2 68.2
Missing or wild -9 864 5.2 Missing
Not applicable -8 12119 73.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 2725 Missing cases 13872
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16.
Index Terms Children
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Geographic Mobility
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lplykid Often plays with child(ren)
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV59 : (Showcard V10) Please look at this card and tell me how often you and your child(ren) spend time at home playing together or working on a hobby or project.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Never or rarely 1 214 1.3 5.8
Once/month or less 2 296 1.8 8.1
Several times/month 3 311 1.9 8.5
About once a week 4 614 3.7 16.8
Several times/week 5 909 5.5 24.8
Almost every day 6 1317 7.9 36.0
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 12006 72.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3661 Missing cases 12936
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lleikid Often spends leisure time with children
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (118)
Question Number and Text LV60 : (Showcard V10) And how often do you and your child(ren) spend time together on leisure activities or outings outside the home such as going to the park or zoo, going to a movie, sports or to have a picnic.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Never or rarely 1 243 1.5 6.6
Once/month or less 2 562 3.4 15.4
Several times/month 3 691 4.2 18.9
About once a week 4 1166 7.0 31.8
Several times/week 5 770 4.6 21.0
Almost every day 6 229 1.4 6.3
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 12006 72.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3661 Missing cases 12936
Question Route IF (LHHCH16 GE 1) Asked if R has one or more children aged under 16.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Leisure Activity
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidopa IC: child has biological parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (119)
Question Number and Text LV61 : Interviewer Check: Do any of the children aged under 16 living in this household have a biological parent living outside the household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 886 5.3 24.2
No 2 2775 16.7 75.8
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 12006 72.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 3661 Missing cases 12936
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has one or more children aged under 16 in HH.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidsee Child has contact with parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (119)
Question Number and Text LV62 : Can you tell me how often the children visit, see or contact their father/mother living outside the household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Other/both par dead 0 8 .0 .9
Never 1 267 1.6 30.4
A few times a year 2 90 .5 10.3
Once/month or less 3 73 .4 8.3
Several times/month 4 105 .6 12.0
About once a week 5 159 1.0 18.1
Several times/week 6 120 .7 13.7
Almost every day 7 51 .3 5.8
Shared care 50/50 8 5 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 14781 89.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Refused -2 7 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 878 Missing cases 15719
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LKIDOPA = 1) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples has one or more children aged under 16 in HH any of whom has a biological parent living outside HH.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidwe Child spends weekends with parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (119)
Question Number and Text LV63 : Do they stay with their father/mother for weekends on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Regular basis 1 270 1.6 45.1
Irregular basis 2 110 .7 18.4
Not at all 3 219 1.3 36.6
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15068 90.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 599 Missing cases 15998
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LKIDOPA = 1 AND (LKIDSEE = 2 – 7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples has one or more children aged under 16 in HH who see or contact a biological parent living outside HH but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidhol Child spend school hols w parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (119)
Question Number and Text LV64 : Do they stay with their father/mother during the school holidays on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Regular basis 1 209 1.3 34.5
Irregular basis 2 112 .7 18.5
Not at all 3 285 1.7 47.0
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15061 90.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 606 Missing cases 15991
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LKIDOPA = 1 AND (LKIDSEE = 2 – 7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples has one or more children aged under 16 in HH who see or contact a biological parent living outside HH but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidfar Child time takes to get to parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (119)
Question Number and Text LV64A : About how long would it take to get to where their father/mother lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 15 minutes 1 231 1.4 39.0
30 mins 2 160 1.0 27.0
1hr 3 72 .4 12.1
two hr 4 59 .4 9.9
More than two hours 5 63 .4 10.6
Lives abroad(volunte 6 8 .0 1.3
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15061 90.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 13 .1 Missing
Valid cases 593 Missing cases 16004
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LKIDOPA = 1 AND (LKIDSEE = 2 – 7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples has one or more children aged under 16 in HH who see or contact a biological parent living outside HH but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lkidrel Child: relationship with parent o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (120)
Question Number and Text LV65 : In your view, how close a relationship does your child/step- child// do your children/step-children have with their mother/father living outside the household? Would you say it is..
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Very close 1 188 1.1 30.8
Quite close 2 240 1.4 39.3
Not very close 3 121 .7 19.8
Not close at all 4 62 .4 10.1
Missing or wild -9 41 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 15056 90.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 611 Missing cases 15986
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LHHCH16 GE 1 AND LKIDOPA = 1 AND (LKIDSEE GE 2)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples has one or more children aged under 16 in HH who see or contact a biological parent living outside HH.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lohch16 Children under 16 not living in HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (120)
Question Number and Text LV66 : Do you have any children aged under 16 who do not live with you in this household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 426 2.6 3.3
No 2 12431 74.9 96.7
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 2849 17.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 12857 Missing cases 3740
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples.
Index Terms Children
Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Socio-demographic Characteristics
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lseekid How often contact child outside HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (120)
Question Number and Text LV67 : Can you tell me how often you visit, see or contact your child(ren) under 16 living outside the household?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Never 1 87 .5 20.6
A few times a year 2 32 .2 7.6
Once/month or less 3 15 .1 3.5
Several times.month 4 53 .3 12.5
About once a week 5 93 .6 22.0
Several times/week 6 91 .5 21.5
Almost every day 7 44 .3 10.4
Shared care 50/50 8 8 .0 1.9
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15281 92.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Refused -2 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 423 Missing cases 16174
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LOHCH16 =1) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has any children aged under 16 that do not live in HH.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lwekid Child outside HH stays with R regularly
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (120)
Question Number and Text LV68 : Do they stay with you for weekends on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Regular basis 1 181 1.1 55.2
Irregular basis 2 56 .3 17.1
Not at all 3 91 .5 27.7
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15378 92.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 328 Missing cases 16269
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LOHCH16 =1 AND (LSEEKID =2-7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has any children aged under 16 that do not live in HH and contacts or sees them but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lholkid Child o/s HH stay with R in school hols
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (120)
Question Number and Text LV69 : Do they stay with you during the school holidays on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Regular basis 1 162 1.0 49.1
Irregular basis 2 51 .3 15.5
Not at all 3 117 .7 35.5
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15376 92.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 330 Missing cases 16267
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LOHCH16 =1 AND (LSEEKID =2-7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has any children aged under 16 that do not live in HH and contacts or sees them but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lfarkid Time taken to get to child outside HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV69A : About how long does it take you to get to where your child(ren) under 16 live(s)? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 15 minutes 1 134 .8 40.7
30 mins 2 95 .6 28.9
1hr 3 40 .2 12.2
two hr 4 27 .2 8.2
More than two hours 5 24 .1 7.3
Lives abroad(volunte 6 9 .1 2.7
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15376 92.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 329 Missing cases 16268
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LOHCH16 =1 AND (LSEEKID =2-7)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has any children aged under 16 that do not live in HH and contacts or sees them but not on a 50/50 basis.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

lrelkid Relationship with child o/s HH
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV70 : How close a relationship do you have with your child(ren) under 16 living outside the household? Would you say it is..
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Very close 1 201 1.2 60.9
Quite close 2 90 .5 27.3
Not very close 3 29 .2 8.8
Not close at all 4 10 .1 3.0
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Not applicable -8 15368 92.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 330 Missing cases 16267
Question Route IF (LMEMORIG = 1 OR 5 OR 6 AND LOHCH16 =1 AND (LSEEKID GE 2)) Asked if R is from LIB/LIS/LIW samples and has any children aged under 16 that do not live in HH and contacts or sees them.
Index Terms Children
Family Life
Variable Occurrence W12 W13 W17

livva Values section: respondent alone
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV71A : Who was present during this section? Respondent alone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Respondent alone 1 10438 62.9 100.0
Missing -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 5265 31.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 10438 Missing cases 6159
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

livvb Values section: partner present
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV71B : Who was present during this section? Partner present
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 1779 10.7 33.8
Partner present 2 3486 21.0 66.2
Missing -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10438 62.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 5265 Missing cases 11332
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

livvc Values section: other adults present
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV71C : Who was present during this section? Other adult(s) present
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4058 24.5 77.1
Other adults pres 3 1207 7.3 22.9
Missing -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10438 62.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 5265 Missing cases 11332
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

livvd Values section: child/ren present
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV71D : Who was present during this section? Child(ren) present
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4015 24.2 76.3
Children present 4 1250 7.5 23.7
Missing -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10438 62.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 5265 Missing cases 11332
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

livve Values section: supervisor present
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (121)
Question Number and Text LV71E : Who was present during this section? Supervisor present
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 5103 30.7 96.9
Supervisor present 5 162 1.0 3.1
Missing -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10438 62.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 5265 Missing cases 11332
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W3 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

lf101 Income: NI retirement pension
Record Type LINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (122)
Question Number and Text LF101 : Have you yourself or jointly with others since 1.9.2001 received N.I. Retirement (State Retirement) (Old Age) Pension?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12443 75.0 79.2
NI retir pension 1 3265 19.7 20.8
Proxy respondent -7 889 5.4 Missing
Valid cases 15708 Missing cases 889
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Incomes: Benefits and Allowances and Pensions
Note

See usage notes in Vol. A.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18