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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableImprov2
LabelWhat is the thing next most in need of improvement around here? :Q245
Question text And what is the thing next most in need of improvement around here?
Responses
-4 Skip, NA at improv1 0
-3 Skip, DK at improv1 5
-2 Skip, gaelic sample 0
-1 Skip, none 128
1 Make it more quiet and peaceful 32
2 Make surroundings more attractive 43
3 More trees and greenery 22
4 How easy it is to get around local area without a car 55
5 Public transport links to other areas 108
6 Condition of local green and open spaces (eg parks,woods,bea 39
7 More good quality affordable housing 138
8 Availability of good jobs in the local area 142
9 Availability of local services and amenities (eg GPs, shops) 87
10 Quality of places for recreation and exercise 67
11 Levels of traffic 80
12 Quality of places for children to play 110
13 Cleanliness of streets 102
14 Condition of pavements and footpaths 117
15 Sense of community spirit 66
16 Other (WRITE IN) 26
17 (None of these) 88
18 Condition/state of repair of roads 10
19 Reduce/tackle anti-social/rowdy behaviour/grafitti/vandalism 8
98 Don't know 9
99 Not answered 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsCARD B2 AGAIN. CODE ONE ONLY.
UniversePersons aged 18 years and over resident in Scotland, including north of the Great Glen.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. Data are collected annually.
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