Questionnaire Module Main Survey
demographics_w15
Demographics module
Questions 50
demographics_w15.mvyr
Year moved to current address
Type: Number
Source: BHPS
Universe:
if [ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1] // new entrant never interviewed
And if [MvEver = 2] // not lived at current address whole life
demographics_w15.dcdoby
Correct DOB year
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 3] // Respondent's DOB is incorrect
demographics_w15.xpmvyr
Year of expected move
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHN = 1] // Date of expected move known
demographics_w15.pbirthy
Definitive DOB year variable in the person record
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.jbstat
Most important economic activity
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
CODE ONE ONLY
Text: And of these, which one best describes your current employment situation?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self employed |
| 2 | In paid employment (full or part-time) |
| 12 | Furloughed/Job Support Scheme |
| 13 | Temporarily laid off/short time working |
| 3 | Unemployed |
| 4 | Retired |
| 5 | On maternity leave |
| 14 | On shared parental leave |
| 15 | On adoption leave |
| 6 | Looking after family or home |
| 7 | Full-time student |
| 8 | Long-term sick or disabled |
| 9 | On a government training scheme |
| 10 | Unpaid worker in family business |
| 11 | Working in an apprenticeship |
| 97 | Doing something else |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.dcdobd
Correct DOB day
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER DAY OF MONTH
Text: What is your date of birth?
(Details collected previously: [NAME] [SURNAME], [SEX], [DOB])
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 3] // Respondent's DOB is incorrect
demographics_w15.xpcnt
Country moving to
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: START TYPING THE COUNTRY NAME AND THEN SELECT THE ANSWER FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT ANSWER PRESS CONTINUE TO CARRY ON.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE COUNTRY NAME IN THE DROP DOWN MENU SELECT 'NOT LISTED'.
Text: Which country do you plan to move to?
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [Xpabr = 2] // Expects to move abroad
demographics_w15.dctitlex
Correct other title
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TITLE
Text: What title do you use?
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 5] // Respondent's title is incorrect
And if [DCTITLE = 6] // If other title is used
demographics_w15.dcname
Correct first name
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER CORRECT FIRST NAME
Text: What is your correct first name, or given name?
(Details collected previously: [NAME] [SURNAME], [SEX], [DOB])
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 2] // Respondent's name is incorrect
demographics_w15.dcsname
Correct surname
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER CORRECT SURNAME
Text: What is your correct surname, or family name?
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 2] // Respondent's name is incorrect
demographics_w15.xpmvoth
Prospective move for other reasons
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN
Text: What other reason is that?
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 97] // Expects to move for other reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvadd1
Address of expected move
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER FIRST LINE OF ADDRESS - HOUSE NUMBER OR NAME AND DETAILS OF ROAD(S)
Text: Where might you move to?
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHR = 1] // Location of expected move known
demographics_w15.xpmvtown
Town of expected move
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER POSTAL TOWN
Text: (Where might you move to?)
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHR = 1] // Location of expected move known
demographics_w15.xpmvpcode
Postcode of expected move
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER POST CODE
Text: (Where might you move to?)
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHR = 1] // Location of expected move known
demographics_w15.xpmvarea
Area of expected move
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR AREA LIKELY TO MOVE TO.
IF HOUSE AND ROAD NOT KNOWN, PROBE FOR VILLAGE, TOWN, COUNTY, REGION.
Text: (Where might you move to?)
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHR = 1] // Location of expected move known
And if [XPMVADD1 = DK | XPMVTOWN = DK | XPMVPCODE = DK] // Any part of expected new address not known
demographics_w15.chkresp
Confirm respondent's details
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF YOU HAVE GOT THE WRONG PERSON, PLEASE GO BACK TO EREPS AND SELECT THE CORRECT RESPONDENT. IF ANY DETAILS ARE INCORRECT (E.G. NAME SPELT WRONG, DOB NOT QUITE CORRECT) PLEASE CODE THIS BELOW AND YOU WILL AMEND THE DETAILS AT THE FOLLOWING SCREEN.
Text: I need to check I have the correct details for you. You are [TITLE] [NAME] [SURNAME], born on [DOB] and you are [SEX]. Is that correct?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All correct | o_chkresp1 (o_indresp) All correct |
| 5 | No, title is wrong | o_chkresp5 (o_indresp) No, title is wrong |
| 2 | No, name is wrong | o_chkresp2 (o_indresp) No, name is wrong |
| 3 | No, date of birth is wrong | o_chkresp3 (o_indresp) No, date of birth is wrong |
| 4 | No, sex is wrong | o_chkresp4 (o_indresp) No, sex is wrong |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
demographics_w15.dcdobu16
Respondent aged under 16
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE END OF THE INTERVIEW.
Text: Thank you for your help, unfortunately this questionnaire is for those aged 16 or above. We would like you to complete a paper questionnaire though and so we will get one to you shortly {if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & corrected date-of-birth indicates that the person is 10-15 years old} We look forward to you taking part when you are 16! {if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 2 & corrected date-of-birth indicates that the person is < 16 years old}
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 3] // Respondent's DOB is incorrect
And if [Respondent aged under 16] // Respondent aged under 16
demographics_w15.mvmnth
Month moved to current address
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH
Text: When did you personally move to this address?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if [ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1] // new entrant never interviewed
And if [MvEver = 2] // not lived at current address whole life
demographics_w15.xpmovy1
Reasons for prospective move
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Text: Why do you expect to move in the coming year?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Family related reasons |
| 2 | Education related reasons |
| 3 | Employment related reasons |
| 4 | Housing related reasons |
| 5 | Area related reasons |
| 97 | Other reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
demographics_w15.xpmvfam
Prospective move for family reasons
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY. CODE ONE ONLY.
Text: What family related reason is that?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marry/move in with partner |
| 2 | Separate/divorce/split up from spouse/partner |
| 3 | Move in with family/move back with family (not spouse/partner) |
| 4 | Move away from family (not spouse/partner) |
| 5 | Move in with friends |
| 6 | Move to be closer to family/friends |
| 7 | Move with spouse/partner due to their relocation |
| 97 | Other family related reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 1] // Expects to move for family reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvedu
Prospective move for education reasons
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY. CODE ONE ONLY.
Text: What education related reason is that?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Move to term-time accommodation/college or university |
| 2 | Leave education/course will end |
| 97 | Other education related reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 2] // Expects to move for education reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvemp
Prospective move for employment reasons
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY. CODE ONE ONLY.
Text: What employment related reason is that?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employer plans to move job to another workplace |
| 2 | A different job with the same employer which means moving workplace |
| 3 | Move to start a new job with a new employer |
| 4 | Move to be nearer work but won’t move workplace |
| 5 | Move to start own business |
| 6 | Plan to relocate own business |
| 7 | Expect salary to increase so could afford to move home |
| 8 | Move to look for work |
| 9 | Retirement (self or spouse) |
| 97 | Other employment related reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 3] // Expects to move for employment reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvhou
Prospective move for housing reasons
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY. CODE ONE ONLY.
Text: What housing related reason is that?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Want somewhere bigger |
| 2 | Want somewhere smaller/cheaper |
| 3 | Want own accommodation or to form a household |
| 4 | Want to buy somewhere |
| 5 | Health reasons (e.g. house too damp, house not healthy) |
| 6 | Want bungalow / no stairs / ground floor flat |
| 7 | Need care in sheltered accommodation/care/nursing home |
| 8 | Dislike current house/flat |
| 9 | Want better accommodation |
| 10 | Want more privacy/current accommodation overcrowded |
| 11 | Want a change |
| 12 | Expect eviction from rented accommodation/repossession/other forced moves |
| 13 | Council offer of new accommodation |
| 14 | Want somewhere with more garden/outdoor space |
| 15 | Want somewhere with more home office space |
| 97 | Other housing related reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 4] // Expects to move for housing reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvare
Prospective move for area reasons
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY. CODE ONE ONLY.
Text: What area related reason is that?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dislike absence of facilities/isolation |
| 2 | Want to move to a more rural environment |
| 3 | Dislike traffic (including noise or danger from traffic) |
| 4 | Dislike crime, vandalism, etc/area unsafe |
| 5 | Noise (other than traffic) |
| 6 | Unfriendly area/Dislike neighbours |
| 7 | Want to move to specific place |
| 8 | Dislike area |
| 97 | Other area related reason |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMovY1 = 5] // Expects to move for area reasons
demographics_w15.xpmvmnth
Month of expected move
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH OR SEASON IF MONTH IS NOT KNOWN
Text: When might you be likely to move?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
| 13 | Spring |
| 14 | Summer |
| 15 | Autumn |
| 16 | Winter |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [XPMVWHN = 1] // Date of expected move known
demographics_w15.alljbstat
All economic activities
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Which of the following describes your current employment situation?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self employed | o_alljbstat1 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Self employed |
| 2 | In paid employment (full or part-time) | o_alljbstat2 (o_indresp) All economic activities - In paid employment (full or part-time) |
| 12 | Furloughed/Job Support Scheme | o_alljbstat12 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Furloughed/Job Support Scheme |
| 13 | Temporarily laid off/short time working | o_alljbstat13 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Temporarily laid off/short time working |
| 3 | Unemployed | o_alljbstat3 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Unemployed |
| 4 | Retired | o_alljbstat4 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Retired |
| 5 | On maternity leave | o_alljbstat5 (o_indresp) All economic activities - On maternity leave |
| 14 | On shared parental leave | o_alljbstat14 (o_indresp) All economic activities - On shared parental leave |
| 15 | On adoption leave | o_alljbstat15 (o_indresp) All economic activities - On adoption leave |
| 6 | Looking after family or home | o_alljbstat6 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Looking after family or home |
| 7 | Full-time student | o_alljbstat7 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Full-time student |
| 8 | Long-term sick or disabled | o_alljbstat8 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Long-term sick or disabled |
| 9 | On a government training scheme | o_alljbstat9 (o_indresp) All economic activities - On a government training scheme |
| 10 | Unpaid worker in family business | o_alljbstat10 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Unpaid worker in family business |
| 11 | Working in an apprenticeship | o_alljbstat11 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Working in an apprenticeship |
| 97 | Doing something else | o_alljbstat97 (o_indresp) All economic activities - Doing something else |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.mobcomp
Has a tablet or iPad
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE PCs OR LAPTOPS
Text: Do you have a tablet computer or iPad?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.mlstat
Present legal marital status
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What is your current legal marital status?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Single and never married or never in a legally recognised Civil Partnership |
| 2 | Married |
| 3 | A Civil Partner in a legally recognised Civil Partnership |
| 4 | Separated but legally married |
| 5 | Divorced |
| 6 | Widowed |
| 7 | SPONTANEOUS: Separated from Civil Partner |
| 8 | SPONTANEOUS: A former Civil Partner, the Civil Partnership legally dissolved |
| 9 | SPONTANEOUS: A surviving Civil Partner (partner having died) |
Universe:
if [(ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1)] // If new entrant never interviewed
demographics_w15.smartmob
Has a smartphone
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Is your mobile a smartphone?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [MOBUSE = 1] // Has a mobile phone
demographics_w15.xpcnto
Country name not found
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Text: Sorry, we don't seem to have the name of the country. What is the name of the country you are planning to move to?
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
And if [Xpabr = 2] // Expects to move abroad
And if [Xpcnt = 997] // Country name not found in trigram lookup
demographics_w15.dcsex
Correct sex
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: What is your sex?
(Details collected previously: [NAME] [SURNAME], [SEX], [DOB])
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 4] // Respondent's sex is incorrect
demographics_w15.drive
Respondent has driving licence
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you have a full UK driving licence?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [((ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1) | ff_drive = 2 | ff_drive = MIS|DK|REF) & PDVAge >=17] // new entrant never interviewed or did not have a driving licence at previous interview or fed-forward data is missing and is aged 17 or over
demographics_w15.caruse
Has use of car or van
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you normally have access to a car or van that you can use whenever you want to?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.mobuse
Has mobile phone
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you personally have a mobile phone?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.mlstatchk
Present legal marital status check
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: We have your legal marital status as [MARSTAT]. Is this correct?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [(ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1) & HHGRID.MARSTAT <> DK|REF] // new entrant never interviewed and marital status is not DK/REF
demographics_w15.dctitle
Correct title
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: What title do you use?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mr |
| 2 | Master |
| 3 | Mrs |
| 4 | Ms |
| 5 | Miss |
| 7 | Mx |
| 6 | Other title |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 5] // Respondent's title is incorrect
demographics_w15.mvever
Lived at address whole life
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Have you personally lived at this address your whole life?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1] // new entrant never interviewed
demographics_w15.lkmove
Prefers to move house
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: If you could choose, would you stay here in your present home or would you prefer to move somewhere else?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stay here |
| 2 | Prefer to move |
| -1 | Don't Know |
| -8 | Inapplicable |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.xpmove
Expects to move in next year
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Even though you may not want to move, do you expect you will move in the coming year {if LkMove=1} Do you expect you will move in the coming year {if LkMove=2}?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.xpabr
Moving in UK or abroad
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you plan to move within the UK or abroad?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | UK |
| 2 | Abroad |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
demographics_w15.xpmvwhn
Date of expected move known
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you know when you might be likely to move?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
demographics_w15.xpmvwhr
Location of expected move known
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you know where within the UK {if Xpabr = 1} abroad {if Xpabr = 2} you might be moving to?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [XPMove = 1] // Expects to move in the coming year
demographics_w15.netpusenew
Frequency of using the internet new
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often do you use the internet for your personal use?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Almost all of the time |
| 2 | Several times a day |
| 3 | Once or twice a day |
| 4 | Several times a week |
| 5 | Several times a month |
| 6 | Once a month |
| 7 | Less than once a month |
| 8 | Never use |
| 9 | No access at home, at work or elsewhere |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.pdvage
Definitive age variable in the person record
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Universe:
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demographics_w15.pctitlex
Definitive other title variable in the person record
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.pbirthm
Definitive DOB month variable in the person record
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.psex
Definitive sex variable in the person record
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.pctitle
Definitive title variable in the person record
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mr |
| 2 | Master |
| 3 | Mrs |
| 4 | Ms |
| 5 | Miss |
| 7 | Mx |
| 6 | Other title |
Universe:
Ask all
demographics_w15.dcdobm
Correct DOB month
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1|2] // If mode is CAPI or CATI
And if [ChkResp = 3] // Respondent's DOB is incorrect
demographics_w15.pbirthd
Definitive DOB day variable in the person record
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Universe:
Ask all
