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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000

Variable Details

Variablewhymove1
LabelMC: Main reasons for intending to move
Question text What are the main reasons for you intending to move? Response 1.
Responses
1 Want to buy 175
2 Want larger home 740
3 Want better home 274
4 Need cheaper home 18
5 Job change/nearer work 153
6 Spouse or partner job change 39
7 To be nearer relative(s) 46
8 Can no longer afford it 5
9 Evicted/repossessed 5
10 Relationship breakdown 51
11 New relationship 58
12 Move to better area 216
13 For childrens education 51
14 Just want change 126
15 Want place of own 60
16 Problem with neighbours 40
17 Other 254
98 =Dont know 0
99 =Not answered 0
Sysmiss 9108
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD C.
UniverseAdults in Great Britain born in one particular week in 1958 (NCDS respondents were aged 41-42 at the time of NCDS6).;National
SamplingNo sampling (total universe);See documentation for further details.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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