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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

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

Variable Details

Variablear138qa
LabelWhat is the most important reason why you are not living as a couple?
Responses
1 Generally, relationships are not worth the effort 74
2 I prefer to live independently, not as part of a couple 316
3 I have not met anyone I liked enough to live with 239
4 It would not be good for the children 249
5 It would not have worked out/lasted 18
6 My ex-partner would stop paying/pay less maintenance 5
7 I would lose social security benefits 32
8 It is against my religion or beliefs 18
9 My parents would not approve 3
10 My ex-partner would not approve 11
11 The house/flat is not big enough 8
12 Men don't earn enough to keep a family these days 16
13 17
14 Not ready for a relationship at current time 1
15 Other specific answer, not codeable to 1-14 8
97 Other vague answer, not codeable to 1-15 2
98 Not answered 0
99 Don't know 4
Sysmiss 3638
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFamilies and Children Study: Waves 1-10, 1999-2008
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