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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, September 1997

Variable Details

Variablem179_4
LabelMain reason for living together
Responses
1 Would not consider marriage 9
2 Can not afford to get married 18
3 Will marry when we have children 8
4 My partner is unable unwilling 7
5 Greater freedom to leave relationship 3
6 Freedom from government interference 1
7 Financial advantage 6
8 It is what most people do nowadays 11
9 Some other reason 16
99 Refused/Don't know 8
Sysmiss 1801
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, September 1997
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