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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005

Variable Details

Variablegapbx02
LabelMain benefit of taking year off
Responses
1 Financial benefits / making or saving mo 30
2 Get work experience / skills for future 18
3 Break from education/studying / stress 19
4 Time to reflect / decide what to do / de 19
5 Travel / see world 12
6 Have fun / develop other interests 7
7 Grow up /develop life skills and experie 27
8 No benefits 0
9 Other specific answer 9
10 Other vague answer 1
Sysmiss 16565
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005
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