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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Understanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013

Variable Details

Variablec_lvwhy
Labelwhy did partner leave the household - computed from mover questions?
Responses
-9 missing 45427
-8 inapplicable 0
-7 proxy 3836
-2 refusal 0
-1 don't know 0
1 deceased 145
2 separated/divorced/dissolved civil partnership 240
3 to attend college/university 1
4 moved to old person s home/nursing home 13
5 sent to prison 0
6 left for job 8
7 cohabitation/moved in with partner 3
8 marriage/civil partnership 0
9 to set up own home 17
10 child/dependent moved with (responsible) adult/carer 0
97 other 49
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationUnderstanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013
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