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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 5, 1991

Variable Details

Variablen509667
LabelWDYT:11,F5 Politicians mainly in politics for own benefit
Question text Below are statements on some more topics. To what extent do you AGREE or DISAGREE with these statements? Please circle one number for each statement. Politians are mainly in politics for their own benefit and not for the benefit of the community.
Responses
1 Strongly agree 850
2 Agree 3364
3 Uncertain 3311
4 Disagree 3058
5 Strongly disagree 131
Sysmiss 755
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 5, 1991
UniverseAdults in Great Britain born one particular week in 1958 (NCDS respondents were aged 33 at the time of NCDS5).;National
SamplingNo sampling (total universe);See documentation for further details.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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