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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2007-2008

Variable Details

Variablexcjsinf2
LabelMOST INFLUENTIAL source of info on CJS
Responses
1 A. Personal experience 58
2 B. Relatives' and/or friends' experiences 41
3 C. Word of mouth/Information from other people 18
4 D. Broadsheet newspapers (e.g. Times, Guardian, Telegraph) 12
5 E. Tabloid newspapers (e.g. Sun, Express, Daily Mail) 27
6 F. Local newspapers 26
7 G. Soaps (e.g. Eastenders, Brookside, The Archers) 2
8 H. Films 0
9 I. TV dramas 1
10 J. TV documentaries 21
11 K. News programmes on TV/radio 83
12 L. Radio programmes 5
13 M. Government publications 3
14 N. Books 2
15 O. Internet/world-wide-web 11
16 P. School/college/evening class 15
17 Q. Something else 1
Sysmiss 5778
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2007-2008
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