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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

mobileuse_ip13

Mobile Use Module

Questions 17

mobileuse_ip13.mobfreq

Use of mobile phone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Earlier you said you had a mobile phone. How often do you personally use your mobile phone?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 (If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.mobwhynot

Why not use a mobile phone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Earlier you said that you do not have a mobile phone. {if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse=2} What is the main reason why you do not have {if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse=2} / use {if [DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse=1 & MobFreq=5} a mobile phone?

OptionLabel
1I don’t see the need for one
2It’s too complicated
3It’s too expensive
4Other reason

Universe:
if ((DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 2) | (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 & MobFreq = 5) (If does not have a mobile phone OR If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone and never uses mobile)

mobileuse_ip13.mobwhynoto

Specify other reason for not using mobile phone

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Text: What are the reasons why you do not use a mobile phone?

Universe:
if ((DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 2) | (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 & MobFreq = 5) (If does not have a mobile phone OR If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone and never uses mobile)
and if (MobWhyNot = 4 (Specify other reason for not using mobile phone)

mobileuse_ip13.mobintent

Intention to get a mobile phone in next 12 months?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How likely is it that you will get a mobile phone in the next 12 months?

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Somewhat likely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Very unlikely

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 2 (If do not have a mobile phone)

mobileuse_ip13.smartfreq

Use of smartphone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Earlier you said you have a smartphone. How often do you personally use your smartphone?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1 (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.smarttype

Type of smartphone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: What type of smartphone do you use – is it an Android, iPhone, or some other type of smartphone?

OptionLabel
1Android
2iPhone
3Other type

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1 (If uses a mobile phone and it is a smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.smarto

Other type of smartphone

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Text: What other type is that?

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1 (If uses a mobile phone and it is a smartphone)
and if SmartType = 3 (If smartphone type is 'other')

mobileuse_ip13.smartwhynot

Why not use a smartphone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: What is the main reason why you do not use a smartphone?

OptionLabel
1I don’t see the need for one
2It’s too complicated
3It’s too expensive
4Other reason

Universe:
if ((DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 | (DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1 & SmartFreq = 5)) (If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone or has a smartphone but never uses smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.smartwhynoto

Specify other reason for not using smartphone

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Text: What are the reasons why you do not use a smartphone?

Universe:
if ((DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 | (DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1 & SmartFreq = 5)) (If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone or has a smartphone but never uses smartphone)
and if SmartWhyNot = 4 (other reason why does not use a smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.smartintent

Intention to get a smartphone in next 12 months?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How likely is it that you will get a smartphone in the next 12 months?

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Somewhat likely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Very unlikely

Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2 (If has a mobile phone but not a smartphone)

mobileuse_ip13.smartdo1

How often browse the internet on smartphone

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How often do you do the following activities on your smartphone…
Browse the internet?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')

mobileuse_ip13.smartdo2

How often use text messaging

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (How often do you do the following activities on your smartphone…)
Send or receive text messages (including SMS, mobile messaging, WhatsApp, etc.)?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')

mobileuse_ip13.smartdo3

How often send or receive emails

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (How often do you do the following activities on your smartphone…)
Send or receive email messages?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')

mobileuse_ip13.smartdo4

How often download or use apps

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (How often do you do the following activities on your smartphone…)
Download or use apps?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')

mobileuse_ip13.smthluse

Smart phone use for health

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of these types of applications do you use on your smart phone if at all?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Physical activity monitoring such as step-counting, movement monitoringm_smthluse1 (m_indresp_ip) Physical activity monitoring such as step-counting, movement monitoring
2Physical activity motivation such as using an App to signal when to do sit-ups or other activitiesm_smthluse2 (m_indresp_ip) Physical activity motivation such as using an App to signal when to do sit-
3Calorie counting or food consumption monitoringm_smthluse3 (m_indresp_ip) Calorie counting or food consumption monitoring
4Sleep analysism_smthluse4 (m_indresp_ip) Sleep analysis
5Relaxation, "white noise", or meditation aidsm_smthluse5 (m_indresp_ip) Relaxation,
6Alcohol consumption monitoringm_smthluse6 (m_indresp_ip) Alcohol consumption monitoring
7Smoking cessationm_smthluse7 (m_indresp_ip) Smoking cessation
8Helping with mood, general motivation or mental healthm_smthluse8 (m_indresp_ip) Helping with mood, general motivation or mental health
9Medication remindersm_smthluse9 (m_indresp_ip) Medication reminders
10Gathering body measures like weight, pulse, body-mass index, etc.m_smthluse10 (m_indresp_ip) Gathering body measures like weight, pulse, body-mass index, etc.
98Other types of application to facilitate mental or physical health
97None of thesem_smthluse97 (m_indresp_ip) Other types of application to facilitate mental or physical health

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')

mobileuse_ip13.smthluseo

Other smart phone use for health

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other types of mental or physical health applications do you use?

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 1) & (SmartFreq < 5 & SmartFreq > 0) (If has a mobile phone and it is a smartphone and uses it more than 'never')
and if SMTHLUSE = 98 (If uses smartphone for other type of health promotion)

mobileuse_ip13.mobtext

Text messaging on mobile

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How often do you send or receive text messages (including SMS, mobile messaging, WhatsApp, etc.) on your mobile phone?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Several times a month
4Once a month or less
5Never

Universe:
if (DEMOGRAPHICS.Mobuse = 1 & DEMOGRAPHICS.Smartmob = 2) & (MobFreq < 5 & MobFreq > 0) (If does have a mobile phone but does not have a smartphone and uses mobile phone more than never)

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