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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Kids' Life and Times Survey, 2023

Variable Details

VariableMHCPETS
LabelHow much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 'Spending time with/looking after my pets' might make you feel better if you are worried or stressed.
Responses
1 Strongly agree 2382
2 Agree 1415
3 Disagree 144
4 Strongly disagree 40
5 I don’t know 275
6 I don't have any pets 1138
0 Missing 183
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationKids' Life and Times Survey, 2023
UniverseThe target population was all P7-age children in Northern Ireland. There were approximately 25989 children in total which included P7-age pupils attending 837 primary schools (this included P7-age children in special and independent schools).
SamplingFull cohort of children in Primary 7 in Northern Ireland in 2023;No sampling (total universe)
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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