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civ6b Problems affecting interview: hearing
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI6B : Did the respondent have any of the following problems which may have affected the interview? Hearing problems. (Interviewer observations)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 136 1.4 1.5
No 2 8684 90.5 98.5
Missing or wild -9 204 2.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8820 Missing cases 780
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

civ6c Problems affecting interview: reading
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI6C : Did the respondent have any of the following problems which may have affected the interview? Reading difficulties. (Interviewer observations)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 86 .9 1.0
No 2 8733 91.0 99.0
Missing or wild -9 205 2.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8819 Missing cases 781
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

civ6d Problems affecting interview: english
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI6D : Did the respondent have any of the following problems which may have affected the interview? English was 2nd language. (Interviewer observations)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 68 .7 .8
No 2 8749 91.1 99.2
Missing or wild -9 207 2.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8817 Missing cases 783
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

civ6e Problems affecting interview: language
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI6E : Did the respondent have any of the following problems which may have affected the interview? Other language problems. (Interviewer observations)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 20 .2 .2
No 2 8789 91.6 99.8
Missing or wild -9 215 2.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8809 Missing cases 791
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

civ6f Problems affecting interview: interprete
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI6F : Did the respondent have any of the following problems which may have affected the interview? Interpreter used. (Interviewer observations)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 28 .3 .4
No 2 6989 72.8 99.6
Missing or wild -9 2007 20.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 7017 Missing cases 2583
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

civ7 PNO of interpreter
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (94)
Question Number and Text CI7 : Write in person number of interpreter from household grid or 00 if not in household
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
No interpreter HH 0 4 .0 15.4
1 11 .1 42.3
2 5 .1 19.2
3 5 .1 19.2
5 1 .0 3.8
Missing or wild -9 2009 20.9 Missing
Inapplicable -8 6989 72.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 26 Missing cases 9574
Question Route IF (CIV6F=1) Asked if R used an interpreter
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqa GHQ: concentration
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (2)
Question Number and Text CS1A : Have you recently….been able to concentrate on whatever you’re doing ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Better thn usual 1 575 6.0 6.4
Same as usual 2 6553 68.3 73.5
Less than usual 3 1577 16.4 17.7
Much less thn usual 4 211 2.2 2.4
Missing or wild -9 108 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8916 Missing cases 684
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

Part of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) question battery originally developed as a screening instrument for psychiatric illness, but is often used as an indicator of subjective well-being. See note on variable wHLGHQ1 in Notes on Derived Variables in Appendix to Vol. A.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqb GHQ: loss of sleep
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (2)
Question Number and Text CS1B : Have you recently….lost much sleep over worry ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 3156 32.9 35.4
No more thn usual 2 4082 42.5 45.8
Rather more 3 1380 14.4 15.5
Much more 4 298 3.1 3.3
Missing or wild -9 108 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8916 Missing cases 684
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqc GHQ: playing a useful role
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (2)
Question Number and Text CS1C : Have you recently….felt that you were playing a useful part in things ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
More than usual 1 1333 13.9 15.0
Same as usual 2 6407 66.7 71.9
Less so 3 969 10.1 10.9
Much less 4 202 2.1 2.3
Missing or wild -9 113 1.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8911 Missing cases 689
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqd GHQ: capable of making decisions
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (2)
Question Number and Text CS1D : Have you recently….felt capable of making decisions about things ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
More than usual 1 1369 14.3 15.3
Same as usual 2 6754 70.4 75.7
Less so 3 711 7.4 8.0
Much less 4 86 .9 1.0
Missing or wild -9 104 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8920 Missing cases 680
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqe GHQ: constantly under strain
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (3)
Question Number and Text CS1E : Have you recently….felt constantly under strain ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 1888 19.7 21.2
No more than usual 2 4402 45.9 49.4
Rather more 3 2226 23.2 25.0
Much more 4 401 4.2 4.5
Missing or wild -9 107 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8917 Missing cases 683
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqf GHQ: problem overcoming difficulties
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (3)
Question Number and Text CS1F : Have you recently….felt you couldn’t overcome your difficulties ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 3057 31.8 34.3
No more than usual 2 4574 47.6 51.3
Rather more 3 1092 11.4 12.2
Much more 4 195 2.0 2.2
Missing or wild -9 106 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8918 Missing cases 682
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqg GHQ: enjoy day-to-day activities
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (3)
Question Number and Text CS1G : Have you recently….been able to enjoy your normal day-to-day activities ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
More than usual 1 871 9.1 9.8
Same as usual 2 6297 65.6 70.6
Less so 3 1483 15.4 16.6
Much less 4 266 2.8 3.0
Missing or wild -9 107 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8917 Missing cases 683
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqh GHQ: ability to face problems
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (3)
Question Number and Text CS1H : Have you recently….been able to face up to problems ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
More than usual 1 922 9.6 10.3
Same as usual 2 7055 73.5 79.1
Less so 3 828 8.6 9.3
Much less 4 114 1.2 1.3
Missing or wild -9 105 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8919 Missing cases 681
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqi GHQ: unhappy or depressed
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (3)
Question Number and Text CS1I : Have you recently….been feeling unhappy or depressed ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 2997 31.2 33.6
No more thn usual 2 3891 40.5 43.6
Rather more 3 1691 17.6 19.0
Much more 4 340 3.5 3.8
Missing or wild -9 105 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8919 Missing cases 681
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqj GHQ: losing confidence
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (4)
Question Number and Text CS1J : Have you recently….been losing confidence in yourself ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 4395 45.8 49.3
No more than usual 2 3373 35.1 37.8
Rather more 3 994 10.4 11.1
Much more 4 153 1.6 1.7
Missing or wild -9 109 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8915 Missing cases 685
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghqk GHQ: believe in self-worth
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (4)
Question Number and Text CS1K : Have you recently….been thinking of yourself as a worthless person ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not at all 1 6082 63.4 68.2
No more than usual 2 2228 23.2 25.0
Rather more 3 496 5.2 5.6
Much more 4 107 1.1 1.2
Missing or wild -9 111 1.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8913 Missing cases 687
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cghql GHQ: general happiness
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (4)
Question Number and Text CS1L : Have you recently….been feeling reasonably happy, all things considered ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
More than usual 1 1297 13.5 14.5
Same as usual 2 6439 67.1 72.2
Less so 3 1007 10.5 11.3
Much less 4 175 1.8 2.0
Missing or wild -9 106 1.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8918 Missing cases 682
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Subjective Well-Being
Note

See note for CGHQA.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

copfama Pre-school child suffers if mother works
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (4)
Question Number and Text CS2A : A pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 1019 10.6 11.5
Agree 2 2859 29.8 32.2
Neithr agree, disagr 3 2473 25.8 27.8
Disagree 4 2063 21.5 23.2
Strongly disagree 5 477 5.0 5.4
Missing or wild -9 133 1.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8891 Missing cases 709
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Child Care
Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamb Family suffers if mother works full-time
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (5)
Question Number and Text CS2B : All in all, family life suffers when the woman has a full time job
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 772 8.0 8.7
Agree 2 2472 25.8 27.8
Neithr agree, disagr 3 2353 24.5 26.4
Disagree 4 2622 27.3 29.4
Strongly disagree 5 686 7.1 7.7
Missing or wild -9 119 1.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8905 Missing cases 695
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamc Woman and family happier if she works
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (5)
Question Number and Text CS2C : A woman and her family would all be happier if she goes out to work
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 170 1.8 1.9
Agree 2 1420 14.8 16.0
Neithr agree, disagr 3 4705 49.0 52.9
Disagree 4 2330 24.3 26.2
Strongly disagree 5 272 2.8 3.1
Missing or wild -9 127 1.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8897 Missing cases 703
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamd Husband and wife should both contribute
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (5)
Question Number and Text CS2D : Both the husband and wife should contribute to the household income
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 1351 14.1 15.2
Agree 2 3441 35.8 38.6
Neithr agree, disagr 3 3012 31.4 33.8
Disagree 4 1021 10.6 11.5
Strongly disagree 5 83 .9 .9
Missing or wild -9 116 1.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8908 Missing cases 692
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfame Full time job makes woman independent
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (5)
Question Number and Text CS2E : Having a full-time job is the best way for a woman to be an independent person
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 710 7.4 8.0
Agree 2 3123 32.5 35.1
Neithr agree, disagr 3 2922 30.4 32.8
Disagree 4 1951 20.3 21.9
Strongly disagree 5 200 2.1 2.2
Missing or wild -9 118 1.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8906 Missing cases 694
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamf Husband should earn, wife stay at home
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (6)
Question Number and Text CS2F : A husband’s job is to earn money; a wife’s job is to look after the home and family
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 516 5.4 5.8
Agree 2 1424 14.8 16.1
Neithr agree, disagr 3 2015 21.0 22.8
Disagree 4 3222 33.6 36.4
Strongly disagree 5 1679 17.5 19.0
Missing or wild -9 168 1.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8856 Missing cases 744
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamg Children need father as much as mother
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (6)
Question Number and Text CS2G : Children need a father to be as closely involved in their upbringing as the mother
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 3045 31.7 34.4
Agree 2 4732 49.3 53.4
Neithr agree, disagr 3 641 6.7 7.2
Disagree 4 364 3.8 4.1
Strongly disagree 5 78 .8 .9
Missing or wild -9 164 1.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8860 Missing cases 740
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Child Care
Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfamh Employers should help with childcare
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (6)
Question Number and Text CS2H : Employers should make special arrangements to help mothers combine jobs and childcare
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 2279 23.7 25.8
Agree 2 4528 47.2 51.2
Neithr agree, disagr 3 1334 13.9 15.1
Disagree 4 628 6.5 7.1
Strongly disagree 5 81 .8 .9
Missing or wild -9 174 1.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8850 Missing cases 750
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Child Care
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

copfami Single parents are as good as couples
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (6)
Question Number and Text CS2I : A single parent can bring up children as well as a couple
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Strongly agree 1 744 7.8 8.4
Agree 2 2612 27.2 29.5
Neithr agree, disagr 3 2017 21.0 22.8
Disagree 4 2840 29.6 32.1
Strongly disagree 5 642 6.7 7.3
Missing or wild -9 169 1.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8855 Missing cases 745
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Child Care
Gender Roles
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupa Is there someone who will listen
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (7)
Question Number and Text CS3A : Is there anyone who you can really count on to listen to you when you need to talk?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, one person 1 2913 30.3 32.9
Yes, more than one 2 5521 57.5 62.4
No-one 3 418 4.4 4.7
Missing or wild -9 172 1.8 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8852 Missing cases 748
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupb Is there someone to help in a crisis
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (7)
Question Number and Text CS3B : Is there anyone who you can really count on to help you out in a crisis?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, one person 1 2630 27.4 29.7
Yes, more than one 2 5878 61.2 66.4
No-one 3 339 3.5 3.8
Missing or wild -9 177 1.8 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8847 Missing cases 753
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupc Is there someone you can relax with
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (7)
Question Number and Text CS3C : Is there anyone who you can totally be yourself with?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, one person 1 2809 29.3 31.7
Yes, more than one 2 5715 59.5 64.6
No-one 3 329 3.4 3.7
Missing or wild -9 171 1.8 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8853 Missing cases 747
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupd Anyone who really appreciates you
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (7)
Question Number and Text CS3D : Is there anyone who you feel really appreciates you as a person?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, one person 1 1961 20.4 22.2
Yes, more than one 2 6622 69.0 74.9
No-one 3 260 2.7 2.9
Missing or wild -9 181 1.9 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8843 Missing cases 757
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupe Anyone you can count on to offer comfort
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (7)
Question Number and Text CS3E : Is there anyone who you can really count on to comfort you when you are very upset?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, one person 1 2841 29.6 32.1
Yes, more than one 2 5621 58.6 63.5
No-one 3 385 4.0 4.4
Missing or wild -9 177 1.8 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8847 Missing cases 753
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssup1 Sex of closest friend
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (8)
Question Number and Text CS4A : Is this person male or female?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Male 1 3163 32.9 36.0
Female 2 5617 58.5 64.0
Missing or wild -9 244 2.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 576 6.0 Missing
Valid cases 8780 Missing cases 820
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W1 W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cssupr2r Relationship of closest friend to resp
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Self Completion (8)
Question Number and Text CS4B : What is this person’s relationship to you?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Partner 1 3904 40.7 46.9
Child 2 599 6.2 7.2
Sibling 3 439 4.6 5.3
Parent 4 585 6.1 7.0
Grandparent 5 8 .1 .1
Grandchild 6 12 .1 .1
Aunt/uncle/cousin 7 52 .5 .6
Other relative 8 187 1.9 2.2
Friend 9 2537 26.4 30.5
Missing or wild -9 695 7.2 Missing
Proxy -7 576 6.0 Missing
Refused -2 5 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 8323 Missing cases 1277
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Social Support Networks
Variable Occurrence W3 W5 W7 W9 W11 W13 W15 W17

cprrs2i Relationship of Proxy to Informant
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (2)
Question Number and Text CP2B : What is the relationship of the proxy informant (the person answering the questions) to the person who this proxy interview is about?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Reference person 1 6 .1 1.9
Lawful spouse 2 162 1.7 50.0
Live-in partner 3 18 .2 5.6
Natural child 4 32 .3 9.9
Natural brother or s 10 12 .1 3.7
Natural parent 13 82 .9 25.3
Mother or father-in- 15 2 .0 .6
Any grand parent 16 1 .0 .3
Any aunt or uncle 19 1 .0 .3
Any nephew 20 2 .0 .6
Lodger or boarder 23 2 .0 .6
Unrelated sharer 24 3 .0 .9
Other 30 1 .0 .3
Inapplicable -8 9276 96.6 Missing
Valid cases 324 Missing cases 9276
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2) If proxy interview
Index Terms Relationship between Household Members
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cpripn Person number of informant
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (2)
Question Number and Text CP2C : Enter person number of Proxy Informant
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
0 6 .1 1.9
1 127 1.3 39.3
2 172 1.8 53.3
3 11 .1 3.4
4 6 .1 1.9
5 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9276 96.6 Missing
Valid cases 323 Missing cases 9277
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2) If proxy interview
Index Terms Relationship between Household Members
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cprwhy Reason for Proxy
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (2)
Question Number and Text CP2D : What is the reason the person is being proxied?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
In institution 1 7 .1 2.2
Study’g away frm hom 2 1 .0 .3
On holiday 3 7 .1 2.2
Away business/work 4 70 .7 21.9
Temp. away from home 5 16 .2 5.0
Non contact 6 66 .7 20.6
Perm’ly too unwell 7 34 .4 10.6
Too ill/old 8 12 .1 3.8
Too busy 9 11 .1 3.4
Deaf/speech probs 10 3 .0 .9
Other 11 17 .2 5.3
Carer/family illness 12 27 .3 8.4
Stressed family sitn 13 49 .5 15.3
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9276 96.6 Missing
Valid cases 320 Missing cases 9280
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2) If proxy interview
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cpplevr Proxy Lived at this address all life
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (3)
Question Number and Text CP3
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Here all life 1 55 .6 100.0
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9538 99.4 Missing
Valid cases 55 Missing cases 9545
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) If proxy or telephone interview
Index Terms Geographic Mobility
Neighbourhood and Residence
Note

This variable was previously named wP3AL. Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cprfehq Proxy’s Highest FE qualification
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (8)
Question Number and Text CP23 : Which is the highest qualification (she/he) has got?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Youth training cert 1 5 .1 8.2
Trade apprenticeship 2 17 .2 27.9
Clerical and commerc 3 1 .0 1.6
City and Guilds Pt I 4 8 .1 13.1
City and Guilds Pt 2 5 4 .0 6.6
City and Guilds Pt 3 6 3 .0 4.9
ONC or OND 7 5 .1 8.2
HNC or HND 8 1 .0 1.6
First degree 12 6 .1 9.8
Higher degree 13 1 .0 1.6
Other tech or profes 14 10 .1 16.4
Missing or wild -9 30 .3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9509 99.1 Missing
Valid cases 61 Missing cases 9539
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) If proxy or telephone interview
Index Terms Education: Background and Attainments
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cprsehq Proxy’s Highest school qualification
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (9)
Question Number and Text CP25 : Which is the highest qualification (she/he) has got?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
School cert or Matri 1 9 .1 22.0
CSE grade 2-5 2 8 .1 19.5
GCSE grades A-C 5 5 .1 12.2
O level 6 6 .1 14.6
O level A – C 7 2 .0 4.9
O level D – E 8 3 .0 7.3
Higher school certif 9 1 .0 2.4
A level 10 7 .1 17.1
Missing or wild -9 57 .6 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9502 99.0 Missing
Valid cases 41 Missing cases 9559
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) If proxy or telephone interview
Index Terms Education: Background and Attainments
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cpresbgm Month started economic status – proxy
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (4)
Question Number and Text CP10M : When did (NAME) start being (STATUS AT P9) (Month)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
January 1 32 .3 8.1
February 2 20 .2 5.1
March 3 19 .2 4.8
April 4 36 .4 9.1
May 5 24 .3 6.1
June 6 46 .5 11.7
July 7 41 .4 10.4
August 8 44 .5 11.2
September 9 43 .4 10.9
October 10 28 .3 7.1
November 11 36 .4 9.1
December 12 22 .2 5.6
Summer 14 1 .0 .3
Autumn 15 1 .0 .3
Winter 16 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9068 94.5 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 135 1.4 Missing
Valid cases 394 Missing cases 9206
Question Route IF ((CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) AND CIVIEVR = 1 AND CJBSTAT NE 7) If proxy or telephone subject has been interviewed before and is not currently a full time student
Index Terms Employment: Labour Force Status
Employment History: Labour Force Status Spells
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cpresbgy Year started economic status – proxy
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (4)
Question Number and Text CP10Y : When did (NAME) start being (STATUS AT P9) (Year)
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
81.56 13.25 21 94
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 529 5.5 100.0
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9068 94.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 529 Missing cases 9071
Question Route IF ((CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) AND CIVIEVR = 1 AND CJBSTAT NE 7) If proxy or telephone subject has been interviewed before and is not currently a full time student
Index Terms Employment: Labour Force Status
Employment History: Labour Force Status Spells
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6

cpresly Started status after 1.9.92 – proxy
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (4)
Question Number and Text CP11 : Was it after September 1st 1992?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, after 1.9.92 1 4 .0 20.0
No, on/before 1.9.92 2 16 .2 80.0
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9576 99.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 20 Missing cases 9580
Question Route IF ((CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) AND CIVIEVR = 1 AND CJBSTAT NE 7 AND CPRESBG-M/Y = -1) If proxy or telephone subject has been interviewed before and is not currently a full time student and proxy does not know starting date of subject’s current economic status
Index Terms Employment: Labour Force Status
Employment History: Labour Force Status Spells
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

cprf101 Income: NI retirement pension – proxy
Record Type CINDRESP
Questionnaire Proxy (19)
Question Number and Text CP63A : Please look at this card (p12) and tell me which if any of the types of income listed (NAME) currently receives? NI Retirement (old age) pension
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 150 1.6 58.6
NI retir pension 1 106 1.1 41.4
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9340 97.3 Missing
Valid cases 256 Missing cases 9344
Question Route IF (CIVFIO=2 or CIVFIO = 3) If proxy or telephone interview
Index Terms Financial Management: Pensions
Incomes: Benefits and Allowances and Pensions
Note

Includes data from telephone interviews.
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18