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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2015

Variable Details

Variablemaininc2
LabelWhat is your main source of economic support?: Versions B, D
Question text What is your main source of economic support?
Responses
1 Current spouse or partner 111
2 Other family members 21
3 Pension private or state 366
4 Unemployment benefits 70
5 Social assistance or welfare 53
6 Occassional work 2
7 Student loans or stipends 8
8 Savings 11
9 Investments or rental income 12
10 Other 20
98 Can't choose 0
99 Not Answered 76
-2 skip version off route 2920
-1 skip, didn't return SC questionnaire 658
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2015
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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