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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002

Variable Details

VariableGAPWHYM
LabelGAPWHYM Main reason why you would like to take a gap year before starting HE?
Responses
1 To take a break from study 63
2 To become more independent/ gain experience 48
3 To earn money 38
4 To get work experience 25
5 In order to apply for an HE course after I have got my exam 1
6 Friends / people at my school or college are doing the same 0
7 Something else 22
8 NEW CODE To prepare for higher education 3
9 NEW CODE To gain work experience 1
-99.99 13497
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002
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