Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableLookself
LabelPeople need to look after themselves not others? C2.29aD2.39a
Question text Please tick one box on each line to show how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements about social life these days. These days people need to look after themselves and not overly worry about others. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 106
2 Agree 415
3 Neither agree nor disagree 435
4 Disagree 858
5 Disagree strongly 148
8 Can't choose 0
9 Not answered 42
-2 Skip, A+B versions 1986
-1 No self-completion 496
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.