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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002

Variable Details

VariableHEBEN3
LabelMain benefits of HE
Responses
1 Leads to a good/better job 20
2 Leads to a well paid job 20
3 Gives you better opportunities in life 29
4 Is essential for the career I want 28
5 Shows that you have certain skills 19
6 To delay entering work/give time to decide on career 6
7 Wanted to carry on learning/good at/interested in subject 46
8 Social life/lifestyle/meeting new people/fun 75
9 Get away from home/move away from parents 4
10 People will respect me more 3
11 Gives you more confidence 22
12 Independence/personal development 68
13 Other 17
-9 Not answered (99) 0
-2 No Sweep 3 6460
-1 Item not applicable 6881
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002
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