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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2001

Variable Details

VariableOTHCHAT
LabelR has talked w.depressed/down per?C2.25c
Question text During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of the following things for people you know personally, such as relatives, friends, neighbours or other acquaintances? Spent time talking with someone who was a bit down or depressed.
Responses
1 More thn once/wk 96
2 Once a week 92
3 Once a month 131
4 2/3 in past year 276
5 Once in past year 95
6 Notatall past year 171
8 Don't know 0
9 Not answered 51
-2 Skp,A+B versions 1883
-1 No self-compltn 492
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2001
Interviewer InstructionsPlease tick one box on each line.
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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