Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableGayCoup
LabelHow should treat same sex couples in law? C2.16D2.27
Question text Which of these statements comes closest to your view about how same sex couples should be treated in law? Should be allowed legally to marry. Should be allowed legally to form civil unions, but not marry. Should not be allowed to obtain legal recognition for their relationships. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY.
Responses
1 Should be allowed legally to marry 655
2 Should be allowed legally to form civil unions, but not marr 756
3 Should not be allowed to obtain legal recognition for their 513
9 Not answered 80
-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.