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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Taking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2007-2008; Adult and Child Data

Variable Details

Variablelibbest
LabelWhat was the best thing about it? - Going to the library
Responses
-2 Refused 0
-1 Don't Know 263
1 Atmosphere/environment 1054
2 Being with others/socialising (include meeting people) 163
3 Enjoyment/fun 139
4 Interesting 84
5 Educational 109
6 It was free 256
7 Good day out 4
8 There was a good range/choice 1947
9 Helpful/friendly staff 1435
10 The location 365
11 It was something different 51
12 Children like it/it helps them 648
13 Computers/internet access 576
14 The reference section 202
15 Relaxing/relieves stress 60
17 Browsing 334
18 Borrowing 454
19 Finding information i wanted 1224
20 Reading the books/papers 248
21 Everything about it 71
22 Books - unspecified mention 348
23 Nothing 83
24 Other answers 913
25 No answer 183
-5 Not in questionnaire at this time 0
-4 Excluded due to questionnaire error 0
-3 Excluded from filter 14506
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationTaking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2007-2008; Adult and Child Data
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