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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Household Survey, 2005-2006

Variable Details

Variablevol9a
LabelWhat might encourage to volunteer - first reason mentioned
Question text WHAT DO YOU THINK MIGHT ENCOURAGE YOU TO UNDERTAKE WORK OR ACTIVITIES ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS (AGAIN) IN THE FUTURE?
Responses
1 If I was certain that it wouldn't effect my benefits 8
2 If I could afford it/was sure I wouldn't be out of pocket 35
3 If someone I knew volunteered with me 14
4 If there were more people like me volunteering 12
5 If I knew more about the opportunities available 64
6 If I had more confidence 16
7 If I thought I could help others 124
8 If someone asked me to do something 82
9 If it would improve my skills 10
10 If it helped me gain qualifications 11
11 If it would improve my career/job prospects 19
12 If it fitted in with my other commitments 339
13 If it fitted in with my interests and skills 111
14 If it was good fun 21
15 If I could volunteer when I felt like it 99
16 Nothing 1340
17 Other (specify) 21
18 Don't Know 254
19 Better transport/more local 12
20 Planning to 8
21 More time 291
22 Better health 50
23 Childcare/will when children older 21
24 If was supported/valued 5
25 When retired/not working 49
26 If involved children/family/local interest 25
27 If I felt strongly about it/it was worthwhile 13
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Household Survey, 2005-2006
Interviewer InstructionsSPONTANEOUS. CODE FIRST MENTION ON THIS SCREEN, THEN OTHERS ON THE NEXT SCREEN.
UniverseHouseholds and individual adults within households in Scotland.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingSimple random sample; Multi-stage stratified random sample;Random adult sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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