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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 1972

Variable Details

Variablewhyarmy2
Label2nd reason didnt join armdForces as regular
Responses
1 too little freedom 0
2 not fit enough 16
3 dislike commitment 38
4 low pay\bad conditions 69
5 pacifist 46
6 bad for family life 125
7 prefer job already in 118
8 too much moving about 73
9 disliked National Service 38
11 other reasons(s) 132
Sysmiss 36063
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 1972
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