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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2014

Variable Details

VariableWHNREL
LabelWhen would be the most effective time for couples to seek help or advice with their relationship
Question text Some organisations provide help and advice to couples with their relationship. This could include relationship counselling, someone to speak to for advice or providing leaflets giving information about relationships. These services could be accessed face-to-face, over the telephone or via the internet. When, if ever, would be the most effective time for couples to seek help or advice with their relationship?
Responses
1 At the beginning of the relationship 247
2 When they start living together 186
3 When they get married 72
4 When they have children 211
5 When their children go to school 17
6 At other key stress points in life e.g. if one partner loses 567
7 When the relationship is in difficulty 1330
8 After the breakdown of the relationship 73
95 Other (WRITE IN) 39
96 Never / Should not seek help or advice 29
97 (SPONTANEOUS: It depends/It is up to the couple) 67
98 Don't know 37
99 Refused 3
-1 Not applicable 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2014
Interviewer InstructionsCARD B19 CODE ONE ONLY
UniverseLocation of units of observation:National;Population:Adults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>
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.
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