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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 1996-1997

Variable Details

VariableWHYLEFM3
LabelREASON FOR LEAVING
Question text On this card are some reasons for leaving a house or flat. Please tell me why you left (ADDRESS), choosing your answers from the card. 3rd Reason
Responses
1 Stay aft breakup 0
2 Left aft breakup 1
3 Move to cur part 4
4 Partner died 1
5 Sld avoid arrear 1
6 Sld reduce costs 2
7 Sold avoid court 1
8 Abandoned it 1
9 Court order 1
10 Lost job/work 3
11 Job in new area 0
12 Planned break 2
13 Relatives care 0
14 To care relative 0
15 Other 8
-9 15669
-8 4
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 1996-1997
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD A. ENTER AT MOST 6 CODES.
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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