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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Young Lives: an International Study of Childhood Poverty: Round 4, 2013-2014

Variable Details

VariableRSNMVR41
LabelWhat were the main reasons for moving? Reason 1
Responses
1 Found work 49
2 To look for work 94
3 Lost my job 3
4 Posted on a job 1
5 To study 177
7 To care for a sick person/family member 7
8 To seek medical treatment 5
9 Seeking independence 1
10 Debt burden 1
11 Marriage/cohabiting 16
12 Divorce/separation 0
13 Better housing 4
14 To follow inheritance 0
15 Shortage of land 0
17 better economic opportunities 4
18 Parent(s) died 0
19 Death of a relative (other than parents) 3
20 To follow spouse/partner 3
21 To follow other relatives (excluding spouse/partner) 7
22 To join or to be close to family/other relatives 106
23 To visit/stay with friends/family 39
24 Pregnancy/birth of a child 0
27 Other family problems 2
28 To live in a healthier environment 1
29 To escape war/violence/crime 0
30 Escape natural disaster 0
31 Hunger/lack of food 0
32 Conflict in the community 1
33 Urban relocation 1
34 Rural resettlement 0
35 Other (specify) 31
77 Not Known 0
79 Refused to answer 0
88 N/A 0
Sysmiss 12
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYoung Lives: an International Study of Childhood Poverty: Round 4, 2013-2014
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