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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2016

Variable Details

VariableHsDepnd
LabelWhich of these best describes your financial arrangements with the other adult(s) in the household?
Question text (Apart from your partner,) Which of these best describes your financial arrangements with the other adult(s) in the household? I support them by regularly providing financial support, accommodation and/or meals They support me in the form of financial support, accommodation and/or meals Another arrangement - e.g. you pay bills together or share meals but everyone contributes, or you don't share anything with them SPONTANEOUS: I have a different relationship with different adults in the household - WRITE IN
Responses
1 I support them by regularly providing financial support, acc 169
2 They support me in the form of financial support, accommodat 111
3 Another arrangement 195
4 SPONTANEOUS: I have a different relationship with different 19
8 Don't Know 5
9 Refusal 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 2443
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2016
Interviewer InstructionsCARD R5
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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