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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991

Variable Details

VariableDX71C1
Label1st reason joined present YTS scheme
Responses
1 The work was what I wanted 1069
2 For the money 88
3 To learn a skill 110
4 For the training 294
5 Because I was out of work 145
6 Scheme employer had good reputation 33
7 Scheme was recommended 114
8 Because you get a qual. 79
9 Only one offered 108
10 Other 388
98 Dont know 4
99 Not stated 309
Sysmiss 11375
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991
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