Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2003

Variable Details

VariableETHNCVW
LabelShould ethnic keep customs/adapt and blend? B2.9
Question text Some people say that it is better for a country if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions. Others say that it is better if these groups adapt and blend into the larger society. Which of these views comes closer to your own? It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions OR it is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society.
Responses
1 Maintain customs 158
2 Adapt+blend society 481
8 Can't choose 212
9 Not answered 22
-2 Skp,A+C version 2748
-1 No self-completn 811
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
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.