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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Community Life Survey, 2012-2013

Variable Details

VariableVBarr1a
LabelBarriers to volunteering: I have work commitments
Question text If never volunteered formally ((FIfGp = NoCards OR FunPd= None) AND BVLONG = NONE/DK/REF) use this text: (1) On this card are some reasons people have given about why they don't give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations. Which, if any, of these are reasons why you don't give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations? If former formal volunteer (BVLon= A-L) use this text: (2) On this card are some reasons people have given about why they don't give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations. Which, if any, of these are reasons why you have not given unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations in the last 12 months? If irregular formal volunteer (FunOft= Less than once a month OR Don't Know) use this text: (3) On this card are some reasons people have given about why they don't give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations. Which, if any, of these are reasons why you don't give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations more regularly?
Responses
0 No 870
1 Yes 1151
-9 Refused 1
-8 Don't Know 17
-1 Item not applicable 4876
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationCommunity Life Survey, 2012-2013
Interviewer InstructionsSHOWCARD 26 IF RESPONDENT SAYS 'I'M TOO BUSY' PROBE FOR REASON CODE ALL THAT APPLY
UniverseLocation of units of observation:National;Population:Adults (aged 16 years and over) resident in England, during 2012-2013.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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