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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

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

Variable Details

Variablebwrk1a
LabelWhich of these best describes your current situation?
Responses
1 Working 16 or more hours 1909
2 Working fewer than 16 hours 510
3 Unemployed and seeking work 192
4 On a training scheme, 20
5 Full time education/at school 52
6 Sick/disabled (up to 6 months) 24
7 Sick/disabled (6 months or longer) 168
8 Looking after the home or family 1744
9 Caring for a sick, elderly or disabled person 64
10 Retired 15
11 Other 0
12 Other specific answer 19
97 Other vague answer 3
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFamilies and Children Study: Waves 1-10, 1999-2008
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