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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Understanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013

Variable Details

Variableb_reasref
Labelcode main reason why name refused to take part
Responses
-9 missing 74889
-8 inapplicable 0
-2 refusal 0
-1 don't know 0
10 looking after ill/elderly 9
11 looking after child(ren) 25
12 respondent is temporarily absent 20
13 stressful family situation 35
14 too busy (not elsewhere specified) 693
20 unhappy about confidentiality 88
21 questions too personal 121
22 respondent does not want to be bothered 786
23 nothing ever changes 9
24 survey is too long 55
25 survey is waste of time 69
26 previous bad experience with surveys 7
30 other family member opposes respondent participating 8
31 someone has convinced respondent to refuse 1
32 other hhold member refuses on behalf of respondent 43
96 no reason given 509
97 other reason 171
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationUnderstanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013
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