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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 2010-2012

Variable Details

Variablefertwhy
LabelMain reason not currently trying to have (more) children
Question text Which one of the following best describes the main reason you are not currently trying to have (more) children? 1. I do not feel ready to have(more) children yet 2. I do not have a suitable partner to have children with 3. My partner is unwilling at the moment 4. Because of financial reasons 5. Because of my work or study 6. Because of my partner’s work or study 7. Other (give answer at next question)
Responses
-1 Not applicable 10878
1 Don't feel ready 1912
2 Don't have suitable partner 700
3 Partner is unwilling 137
4 Financial 467
5 Work/study 342
6 Partner's work/study 48
7 Other 102
8 Health problems/medical reasons 67
9 Age - too old 57
10 Age - too young 53
11 Recently had child/waiting until children are older 35
12 Want to be married first 54
99 Not answered 310
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.
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