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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1996-2000

Variable Details

Variableq3x_4
LabelWhat do you hope to achieve over the next 3-5 years
Responses
1 Develop/progress/promotion in my career/job 24
2 Get a job/permanent/stable job 34
3 Have a good/better/enjoyable job 18
4 Start my own business 5
5 Work abroad 12
6 Have a good income/more money 17
7 Pay off debts/student loan 22
8 Obtain qualifications/good qualifications 8
9 Complete/finish studies/course 6
10 Continue with studies/further education 25
11 Travel/go travelling 38
12 Get married/settle down with partner 67
13 Have a family 29
14 Own house/flat 57
15 Learn to drive 6
16 Not sure what I hope to achieve 3
97 Nothing 0
98 Dont know 0
99 Others 17
Sysmiss 5408
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1996-2000
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