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View all instances of this variable WkWork1 : Why does Respondent work: Working is the normal thing to do Dv:ACD878
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2007
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View all instances of this variable WKWORK1 : Work is normal thing to do.[working]Q452
Question Text: Now I'd like you to look at the statements on the card and tell me which ones best describe your own reasons for working at present. Working is the normal thing to do.
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2001
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View all instances of this variable WKWORK1 : Work is normal thing to do [working] Q468
Question Text: Now I'd like you to look at the statements on the card and tell me which ones best describe your own reasons for working at present. Working is the normal thing to do.
British Social Attitudes Survey, 2000
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View all instances of this variable WKWORK1 : Work is normal thing to do.[working]Q364
Question Text: Now I'd like you to look at the statements on the card and tell me which ones best describe your own reasons for working at present. Working is the normal thing to do.
British Social Attitudes Survey, 1999
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View all instances of this variable WKWORK1 : Work is normal thing to do.[working]Q656
Question Text: Now I'd like you to look at the statements on the card and tell me which ones best describe your own reasons for working at present. Working is the normal thing to do.
British Social Attitudes Survey, 1998
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View all instances of this variable WKWORK1 : Work is normal thing to do.[working]Q369
Question Text: Now I'd like you to look at the statements on the card and tell me which ones best describe your own reasons for working at present: Working is the normal thing to do.
Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1996
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