Questionnaire Module Main Survey
bestfriends_w6
Best Friends module
Questions 16
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Relationship of friend to R
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS IP3
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY
Text: What relationship are they to you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spouse or Partner |
| 2 | Son or Daughter |
| 3 | Brother or Sister |
| 4 | Parent |
| 5 | Grandparent |
| 6 | Grandchild |
| 7 | Aunt, Uncle or Cousin |
| 97 | Some other relative |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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Age of friend
Type: number
Source: UKHLS IP3
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER
Text: What is this [first/second/third] friend's age?
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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How long known friend
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS IP3
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: About how long have you known [him/her/them]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 1 year |
| 2 | 1 - 2 years |
| 3 | 3 - 10 years |
| 4 | 10 years or more? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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How often in touch with friend
Type: choice
Source: Adapted BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How often do you usually see or get in touch with this [first/second/third] friend either by visiting, writing, telephoning or any other mode of contact?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Most days |
| 2 | At least once a week |
| 3 | At least once a month, or |
| 4 | Less often? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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How far away friend lives
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS IP3
Text: About how many miles away does this [first/second/third] friend live?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than one mile |
| 2 | Less than five miles |
| 3 | Between five and fifty miles |
| 4 | Over fifty miles but still within the UK |
| 5 | This friend lives in another country |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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Employment of friend
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS IP3
Text: Which of these best describes what this [first/second/third] friend does?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Full-time employment |
| 2 | Part-time employment |
| 3 | Unemployed |
| 4 | Full-time education |
| 5 | Full-time housework |
| 6 | Fully retired |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
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Ethnicity of friend
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (2011 Census categories)
Text: Which of these describes this [first/second/third] friend's ethnic group?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | British/English/Scottish/Welsh/Northern Irish |
| 2 | Irish |
| 3 | Gypsy or Irish Traveller |
| 4 | Any other White background |
| 5 | White and Black Caribbean |
| 6 | White and Black African |
| 7 | White and Asian |
| 8 | Any other mixed background |
| 9 | Indian |
| 10 | Pakistani |
| 11 | Bangladeshi |
| 12 | Chinese |
| 13 | Any other Asian background |
| 14 | Caribbean |
| 15 | African |
| 16 | Any other Black background |
| 17 | Arab |
| 97 | Any other ethnic background |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
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Ethnic group TI
Type: choice
Source: IHS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Which of these describes this [first/second/third] friend's ethnic group?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | White |
| 2 | Mixed |
| 3 | Asian or Asian British |
| 4 | Black or Black British |
| 5 | Chinese |
| 6 | Arab |
| 97 | or some other ethnic group? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
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White ethnic group TI
Type: choice
Source: IHS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Do you consider them to be...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | British - English / Scottish / Welsh / Northern Irish |
| 2 | Irish |
| 3 | Gypsy or Irish Traveller |
| 97 | or some other white background? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
and if NETETT = 1 (White ethnic group)
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Mixed ethnic group TI
Type: choice
Source: IHS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Do you consider them to be...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | White and Black Caribbean |
| 2 | White and Black African |
| 3 | White and Asian |
| 97 | or some other mixed background? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
and if NETETT = 2 (Mixed ethnic group)
bestfriends_w6.netetat
Asian ethnic group TI
Type: choice
Source: IHS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Do you consider them to be...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian |
| 2 | Pakistani |
| 3 | Bangladeshi |
| 97 | or some other Asian background? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
and if NETETT = 3 (Asian ethnic group)
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Black ethnic group TI
Type: choice
Source: IHS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Do you consider them to be...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caribbean |
| 2 | African |
| 97 | or some other Black, African or Caribbean background? |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
and if NETETT = 4 (Black ethnic group)
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How first met
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How did you initially meet this [first/second/third] friend? Please select the one answer that best describes how you met.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | He/she is a relative |
| 2 | Through my family |
| 3 | At work |
| 4 | In the neighbourhood |
| 5 | At school |
| 6 | At college or university |
| 7 | Through friends |
| 8 | Through my religious community |
| 9 | At a pub or club |
| 10 | Through the Internet |
| 11 | While travelling or on holiday |
| 12 | Through an organisation or activity |
| 97 | Elsewhere |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1| GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 (Respondent is part of EMBoost sample, GP Comparison sample or LDA sample)
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Virtual friend
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Have you ever met face-to-face with this [first/second/third] friend whom you initially met through the Internet?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1| GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 (Respondent is part of EMBoost sample, GP Comparison sample or LDA sample)
and if NETMET = 10 (Met friend through the internet)
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Friends talk about
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Which of the things listed here do you talk to this [first/second/third] friend about? Please select as many answers as apply.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Music |
| 2 | Sport |
| 3 | Work |
| 4 | Politics |
| 5 | Religion |
| 6 | Family or children |
| 7 | Books |
| 8 | Magazines |
| 9 | Films |
| 10 | TV |
| 11 | Relationships |
| 12 | Food & Drink |
| 13 | Travel |
| 97 | Other hobbies or interests |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1| GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 (Respondent is part of EMBoost sample, GP Comparison sample or LDA sample)
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Do together
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE AS NECESSARY AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Which of the activities listed here do you do with this [first/second/third] friend? Please select as many answers as apply.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watch sport |
| 2 | Watch other TV |
| 3 | Go to films, concerts or other events |
| 4 | Just talk |
| 5 | Web chat |
| 6 | Go to pubs, cafes or clubs |
| 7 | Go shopping |
| 8 | Do sport or other types of exercise together, including walking |
| 9 | Eat together |
| 10 | Travel or take holidays together |
| 97 | Do other hobbies or activities together |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if SOCIALNETWORKS.CloseNum > 0 (Has one or more close friends)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1| GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 (Respondent is part of EMBoost sample, GP Comparison sample or LDA sample)
