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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1996-2000

Variable Details

Variableq3x_3
LabelWhat do you hope to achieve over the next 3-5 years
Responses
1 Develop/progress/promotion in my career/job 100
2 Get a job/permanent/stable job 176
3 Have a good/better/enjoyable job 88
4 Start my own business 24
5 Work abroad 28
6 Have a good income/more money 100
7 Pay off debts/student loan 67
8 Obtain qualifications/good qualifications 40
9 Complete/finish studies/course 25
10 Continue with studies/further education 98
11 Travel/go travelling 129
12 Get married/settle down with partner 123
13 Have a family 75
14 Own house/flat 248
15 Learn to drive 9
16 Not sure what I hope to achieve 2
97 Nothing 1
98 Dont know 0
99 Others 40
Sysmiss 4423
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1996-2000
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