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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2011

Variable Details

VariableAfLeave
LabelWhen should the UK withdraw forces from Afghanistan :Q532
Question text When should the UK withdraw forces from Afghanistan?
Responses
1 As soon as possible, without conditions 596
2 As soon as the government in Afghanistan can protect its ter 286
3 When Afghanistan government can protect its territory AND pr 545
4 As soon as Afghanistan has become a successful democracy 46
5 When Afghanistan has become a successful democracy AND has a 35
6 At a fixed future date, without conditions 72
7 Other (PLEASE SAY WHAT) 8
8 Don't know 46
9 Refusal 4
-1 off route - random split 1673
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2011
Interviewer InstructionsCARD G10 CODE ONE ONLY 1 As soon as possible, without conditions 2 As soon as the government in Afghanistan can protect its territory 3 As soon as the government in Afghanistan can protect its territory AND prevent it from being used as a base for terrorism 4 As soon as Afghanistan has become a successful democracy 5 As soon as Afghanistan has become a successful democracy AND has a successful economy 6 At a fixed future date, without conditions 7 Other (PLEASE SAY WHAT)
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;See documentation for each BSA year for full details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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