Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2013

Variable Details

Variablereasmig
LabelMost common reason for migration to Britain :Q591
Question text Migrants come to Britain for many reasons and from many places. Which one of the reasons on the card do you think is the most common reason for migration to Britain? Please use this card.
Responses
1 Coming to study in British universities 145
2 Refugees claiming asylum in Britain 293
3 Coming to work in Britain from countries outside the Europea 211
4 Coming to work in Britain from countries inside the European 675
5 Husbands or wives coming to join their spouses who live in B 104
6 SPONTANEOUS ONLY: To access benefits or housing 147
7 Other [WRITE IN] 40
8 Don't know 57
9 Refusal 0
-1 Not applicable 1572
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2013
Interviewer InstructionsCARD K4 MAKE SURE RESPONDENT IS LOOKING AT CORRECT SHOWCARD 1 Coming to study in British universities 2 Refugees claiming asylum in Britain 3 Coming to work in Britain from countries outside the European Union 4 Coming to work in Britain from countries inside the European Union 5 Husbands or wives coming to join their spouses who live in Britain 6 SPONTANEOUS ONLY: To access benefits or housing 7 Other [WRITE IN]
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.