Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 2010-2012

Variable Details

Variablefertint
LabelHow respondent feels about having (more) children
Question text Which of these statements best describes the way you feel about having (more) children? Please include different ways of having children, including adoption and having IVF. 1. I would definitely like (more) children, and I’m currently trying 2. I would definitely like (more) children, but I’m not currently trying 3. I might like (more) children in the future, I’m not sure yet 4. I would definitely not like (more) children 5. Don’t know
Responses
-1 Not applicable 2946
1 Would definitely like (more) and currently trying 827
2 Would definitely like (more) but not currently trying 3975
3 Might like (more) but not sure yet 2622
4 Definitely wouldn't like (more) 3727
5 Don't know 756
9 Not answered 309
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 2010-2012
UniverseAdults aged 16-74 in England, Scotland and Wales, 2010-2012.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The first survey was conducted in 1990-1991 and the second in 2000; the third wave was conducted between 2010 and 2012, and consisted of the main survey and an online follow-up.