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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Life Opportunities Survey: Wave One, 2009-2011

Variable Details

VariableNoLWM
LabelMain reason did not look for work
Question text May I just check, what was the main reason you did not look for work in the last 4 weeks?
Responses
1 Waiting for the results of an application for a job/being as 10
2 Student 1508
3 Looking after the family/home 1517
4 Temporarily sick or injured 138
5 Long-term sick or disabled 1556
6 Believes no jobs available 64
7 Not yet started looking 61
8 Doesnt need employment 157
9 Retired from paid work 3475
10 Any other reason 230
-9 Does not apply 37977
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLife Opportunities Survey: Wave One, 2009-2011
UniversePeople aged 16 and over in private households in Great Britain. Parents or guardians will also be asked to provide some key data about children, aged 11 to 15. Children will be able to take part in a face-to-face interview when they reach age 16.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort; Respondents will be interviewed every 12 months
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