Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

1970 British Cohort Study: Five-Year Follow-up, 1975

Variable Details

Variabled035
LabelTwitches Mannerisms
Question text Below is a series of descriptions of behaviour often shown by children. After each statement there are three columns - Doesn't apply, Applies somewhat and Certainly applies. If your child definitely shows the behaviour described by the statement put a cross in the box under Certainly applies. If he/she shows the behaviour described by the statement but to a lesser degree or less often, place a cross under Applies somewhat. If as far as you are aware, your child does not show the behaviour, place a cross under Doesn't apply. Please put one cross against each statement. Has twitches, mannerisms or tics of the face or body.
Responses
-4 Vague 0
-3 Not Stated 171
-2 Not Known 0
-1 Not Applicable 0
1 Does Not Apply 12467
2 Applies Somewhat 401
3 Certnly Applies 96
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
Location1970 British Cohort Study: Five-Year Follow-up, 1975
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Children aged 5 years who were born in one particular week in 1970, in Great Britain.
SamplingAn attempt was made to trace all children from the cohort sample through the cooperation of the registration division of the Registrar General's Office and the National Health Service Central Register. 80.7% of the 1970 Cohort were successfully traced and interviewed on or shortly after their fifth birthdays.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort