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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Family Resources Survey, 2011-2012

Variable Details

VariableNOWANT
LabelMain reason not wanting work in last 4wk
Responses
1 Waiting for the result of an application 44
2 Student 584
3 Looking after the family/home 1376
4 Caring for a disabled or elderly person 314
5 Temporarily sick or injured 52
6 Long-term sick or disabled 431
7 Doesn't need employment 97
8 Retired from paid work 2479
9 Any other reason 334
-1 30631
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFamily Resources Survey, 2011-2012
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