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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey for Wales, 2014-2015

Variable Details

VariablePSLet
LabelParental support for child - how often do you help child learn about letters or help with reading or writing
Question text Thinking about [name], how often do you Help [him/her] learn about letters or help with reading or writing?
Responses
1 Every day 752
2 Several times a week 447
3 Once or twice a week 220
4 Once or twice a month 22
5 Less often 28
6 Not at all 26
7 My child has not yet learned about this (SPONTANEOUS ONLY) 35
-99 Refused 1
-9 Don't Know (SPONTANEOUS ONLY) 0
Sysmiss 12754
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Survey for Wales, 2014-2015
Interviewer InstructionsTHE TEXT-FILL AT THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (E.G. [HIM/HER]) SHOULD BE SET FROM THE GENDER OF THE SELECTED CHILD. SHOWCARD 12 SINGLE CODE THIS IS RESPONDENT’S OWN INTERPRETATION INCLUDE PARENTAL SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Individuals aged 16 or over living in private households in Wales, 2014-2015.
SamplingOne-stage stratified or systematic random sample;See documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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