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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 2004-2005

Variable Details

Variablewrtrel
LabelHow often write a letter to relatives
Question text How often do you do any of the following? Write a letter or note to relatives.
Responses
-9 DNA 0
-8 NA 6
-7 REFUSED SECTION 92
-6 proxy/No Int 419
1 On most days 28
2 Once or twice a week 175
3 Once or twice a month 599
4 Less often than once a month 2588
5 Never 4793
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 2004-2005
Interviewer InstructionsSHOWCARD TSOC8
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
We think this variable belongs to a group:
GSS secondary setting GSS Harmonised Principles
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