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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005

Variable Details

Variablebenheim
LabelMost important advantage (if more than one advantage given)
Responses
1 Will lead to a good/better job 387
2 Will lead to a well paid job 146
3 Gives better opportunities in life 272
4 Is essential for the career wants 61
5 Shows you have certain skills 22
6 To delay entering work/ give time to decide on career 10
7 Wanted carry on learning/good at/interested in subject 37
8 Social life/ lifestyle / meeting new people / fun 16
9 To leave home/ get away from area 0
10 Independence/maturity/personal development/coping on own 35
11 Gives more confidence 8
12 People respect you more 2
13 First other answer 16
14 Second other answer 3
15 Third other answer 1
99 Not answered 2
Sysmiss 15689
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005
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