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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Families and Children Study: Waves 1-10, 1999-2008

Variable Details

Variabledfc14a
LabelWhat would you say was your main reason for applying for WFTC at that particular time?
Responses
1 I just got a new job 247
2 My partner just got a new job 64
3 Just found out about WFTC/Family Credit 223
4 Transferred from Family Credit/renewing WFTC 33
5 I was earning less money or my hours were reduced 40
6 My partner was earning less money or their hours were reduce 31
7 I had just started a family 101
8 I had stopped working 19
9 My partner had stopped working 37
10 Just separated/divorced 110
11 Acquired ready-made family (Step-family) 6
12 Hours of work increased 11
13 Other (SPECIFY AT NEXT QUESTION) 0
14 Financial reasons 9
15 Started using childcare 6
16 Other specific answer 24
97 Other vague answer 2
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 1
Sysmiss 6914
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFamilies and Children Study: Waves 1-10, 1999-2008
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