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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991

Variable Details

VariableDX44C1
Label1st reason turned down YTS
Responses
1 Found/wanted a job instead 353
2 Went to/back to College 163
3 Stayed/went back to school 41
4 Money not enough 314
5 Accepted a place on a different scheme 398
6 Didn't like particular scheme offered 297
7 Lack of job prospects 19
8 No quals at the end of thge scheme 4
9 Heard negative things about YTS 15
10 Own experience of YTS negative 6
11 Decided I did not want to go on YTS 52
12 Journey too difficult 49
13 Exam results better than expected 5
14 Other answers 121
98 Don't know 3
99 Not stated 56
Sysmiss 12220
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991
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