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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2011

Variable Details

VariableBnTarget
LabelThe current benefit system targets benefits only at those who really need them A2.30bB2.1bC2.1b.
Question text To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the current benefit system? It targets benefits only at those who really need them.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 100
2 Agree 649
3 Neither agree nor disagree 599
4 Disagree 988
5 Disagree strongly 285
8 Can't choose 74
9 Not answered (9) 150
-1 No self-completion 466
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2011
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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