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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005

Variable Details

Variablegapone
LabelMain reason why wants a gap year (if more than one reason given)
Responses
1 To take a break from study 54
2 To become more independent/ gain experience 12
3 To earn money 28
4 To get work experience 25
5 To apply for HE course after exam results 0
6 Friends / others doing the same 0
7 First other answer 26
8 Second other answer 4
9 Third other answer 0
10 To prepare for HE 1
99 Not answered 1
Sysmiss 16556
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005
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