Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2004

Variable Details

VariableInherit
LabelShould older people spend or saveA2.34BC2.8
Question text Which of these two statements comes closest to your view? Older people should try to pass on an inheritance to their children, even if they have to cut back on other things OR older people should spend their money while they can and not worry about leaving an inheritance for their children.
Responses
1 Cut back+pass on inheritance 381
2 Spend+not worry abt inheritance 1751
8 Can't choose 450
9 Not answered 27
-1 No self-compltn 590
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2004
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.