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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Community Life COVID-19 Re-contact Survey, 2020

Variable Details

VariableVBarr1c
LabelBarriers to volunteering: I have to look after someone elderly or ill
Question text If never volunteered formally ((FGroup A-P ALL = NO OR FunPd= None) use this text: (1) Which, if any, of these are reasons why you don’t give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations? If irregular formal volunteer (FunOft= Less than once a month OR Don’t Know) use this text: (2) Which, if any, of these are reasons why you don’t give unpaid help to groups, clubs or organisations more regularly? Please select all that apply. A. I have work commitments B. I have to look after children/the home C. I have to look after someone who is elderly or ill D. I have to study E. I do other things with my spare time F. I’m not the right age G. I don't know any groups that need help H. I haven't heard about opportunities to give help/ I couldn’t find opportunities I. I'm new to the area J. I have never thought about it K. I have an illness or disability that I feel prevents me from getting involved L. It is not my responsibility M. Too difficult during the coronavirus outbreak N. Other reason (specify)
Responses
0 No 1577
1 Yes 155
-9 Refused 4
-8 Don't Know 18
-1 Item not applicable 1058
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationCommunity Life COVID-19 Re-contact Survey, 2020
UniverseRespondents to the CLS.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeFollow-up to cross-sectional study Repeated cross-sectional study
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