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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Taking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2005-2006; Adult and Child Data

Variable Details

Variabledcscrp
LabelArts participation activity chosen for follow-up questions
Responses
-3 Excluded from filter 675
1 Dance (for fitness) 108
2 Dance (not for fitness) 240
3 Sang to an audience or rehearsed for a performance 84
4 Played a musical instrument to an audience (or rehearsed) 66
5 Played a musical instrument for your own pleasure 274
6 Written any music 82
7 Rehearsed or performed in play/drama 113
8 Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture or model-making 401
9 Photography as an artistic activity 47
10 Made films or videos as an artistic activity 53
11 Used a computer to create original artworks or animation 311
12 Knitting, embroidery, crocheting, or dress making 75
13 Wood work or metal work 94
14 Other crafts such as pottery or jewellery making 75
15 Read books, magazines or comics for pleasure 0
16 Bought a novel or book of stories, poetry or plays 0
17 Written any stories or plays 122
18 Written any poetry 98
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationTaking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2005-2006; Adult and Child Data
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