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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey Annual Eurostat Dataset, 2008

Variable Details

VariableSEEKREAS
LabelReasons for not searching for employment
Responses
1 Awaiting recall to work (persons on lay-off) 0
2 Of own illness or disability 7634
3 Looking after children or incapacitated adults 3222
4 Of other personal or family responsibilities 3963
5 Of education or training 8516
6 Of retirement 20942
7 Of belief that no work is available 150
8 Of other reasons 2020
9 Not applicable" 146890
Sysmiss 293
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey Annual Eurostat Dataset, 2008
UniverseRespondents to the UK QLFS; see main QLFS documentation for details.;National
SamplingSee main QLFS documentation for details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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