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proxy_w7

Proxy Questionnaire

Questions 72

proxy_w7.yr2uk4

Year came to Britain

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Text: In what year did [NAME] first come to this country to live, even if she/he has spent time abroad since?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)

proxy_w7.doneproxy

Proxy interview done previously for this respondent

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

proxy_w7.iproxy

Able to do a proxy

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
1Do proxy interview for NAME now
2No interview and no proxy interview - unproductive

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

proxy_w7.pstime

Computed Proxy Interview start time

Type: time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.pstrtdat

Computed Proxy Interview start date

Type: date

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.plieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.plitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
0English
1Arabic
2Bengali
3Cantonese
4Gujarati
10Polish
11Portuguese
5Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6Punjabi: Urdu
7Somali
12Turkish
8Urdu
9Welsh
97Other language

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)

proxy_w7.pintro

Proxy intro

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I would first like to confirm some details about [NAME] already given in the opening part of the interview.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.prsex

Proxy sex

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
1Male
2Female

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.prel

Rel between proxy and proxy informant

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What is your relationship to [NAME]?

OptionLabel
1Husband/Wife
2Partner/Cohabitee
3Civil Partner
4Natural son/daughter
5Adopted son/daughter
6Foster child
7Stepson/stepdaughter
8Son/Daughter-in-law
9Natural parent
10Adoptive parent
11Foster parent
12Step-parent
13Parent-in-law
14Natural brother/sister
15Half-brother/sister
16Step-brother/sister
17Adopted brother/sister
18Foster brother/sister
19Brother/Sister-in-law
20Grand-child
21Grand-parent
22Cousin
23Aunt/Uncle
24Niece/Nephew
25Other relative
26Employee
27Employer
28Lodger/Boarder/Tenant
29Landlord/Landlady
30Other non-relative

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.preason

Reason for proxy

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
1In institution (e.g. hospital, OPH)
2Studying away from home
3On holiday
4Away on business or work
5Temporarily away from home for other reasons
6Unable to contact
7Permanently too unwell or disabled
8Temporarily unwell
9Old age
10Deafness or speech problems
11Language problems
12Individual refused but allows proxy
97Any other reason

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.pripn

PNO of proxy informant

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6
7Person number 7
8Person number 8
9Person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11
12Person number 12
13Person number 13
14Person number 14
15Person number 15
16Person number 16

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.mvever

Has lived at address whole life

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Has [NAME] personally lived at this address her/his whole life?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.mvmnth

Month of move

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH

Text: When did [NAME] personally move to this address?

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)

proxy_w7.mvyr

Year of move

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)

proxy_w7.ukborn

Born in UK

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Was [NAME] born in the UK, that is in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

OptionLabel
1Yes, England
2Yes, Scotland
3Yes, Wales
4Yes, Northern Ireland
5Not born in the UK

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.plbornc

Country of birth

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: In which country was [NAME] born?

OptionLabel
5Republic of Ireland
6France
7Germany
8Italy
9Spain
10Poland
11Cyprus
12Turkey
13Australia
14New Zealand
15Canada
16U.S.A
17China/Hong Kong
18India
19Pakistan
20Bangladesh
21Sri Lanka
22Kenya
23Ghana
24Nigeria
25Uganda
26South Africa
27Jamaica
97Other country

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)

proxy_w7.plboth

Other country of birth

Type: string

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)
and if PLBORNC = 97 ('Other' country of birth)

proxy_w7.jbstat

Current economic activity

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FULLY CODE ONE ONLY IF RESPONDENT SAYS MORE THAN ONE APPLIES ASK THEM TO CHOOSE WHICH BEST APPLIES

Text: Please look at this card and tell me what best describes [NAME]'s current employment situation?

OptionLabel
1Self employed
2Paid employment(ft/pt)
3Unemployed
4Retired
5On maternity leave
6Family care or home
7Full-time student
8LT sick or disabled
9Govt training scheme
10Unpaid, family business
11On apprenticeship
97Doing something else

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.lprnt

Natural parent of children

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN ONLY: INCLUDE STILLBIRTHS EXCLUDE ADOPTED, FOSTERED OR STEP CHILDREN

Text: Does [NAME] have, or has [NAME] ever [had/fathered] any biological children?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.lnprnt

No. of children natural parent to

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE STILLBIRTHS WRITE IN NUMBER

Text: Can I just check, how many biological children has [NAME] [had/fathered] in all?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

proxy_w7.ch1bm

Month first child born

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH

Text: Can you please tell me the date of birth of [NAME]'s eldest (first born) child? Month and year is fine if you know them.

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

proxy_w7.ch1by

Year first child born

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

proxy_w7.school

Never went to/still at school

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Text: How old was [NAME] when he/she left school?

OptionLabel
1Write in age
2Never went to school
3Still at school

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.scend

School leaving age

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)

proxy_w7.fenow

Still in Further Education

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF RETURNED TO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AS A MATURE STUDENT AND COURSE NOT FINISHED, CODE 3

Text: And how old was [NAME] when he/she left college or university, or when he/she finished or stopped his/her course?

OptionLabel
1Write in age
2Never went to college or university
3Still at college or university

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)

proxy_w7.feend

Further Education leaving age

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)
and if FENOW = 1 (Has left college/university)

proxy_w7.qfhigh

Highest qualification

Type: choice

Source: BHPS/LFS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Can you tell me the highest educational or school qualification [NAME] has obtained?

OptionLabel
1University Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, PhD)
2First degree level qualification including foundation degrees, graduate membership of a professional Institute, PGCE
3Diploma in higher education
4Teaching qualification (excluding PGCE)
5Nursing or other medical qualification not yet mentioned
6A Level
16Advanced Higher / Scottish Baccalaureate
7Welsh Baccalaureate
8International Baccalaureate
9AS Level
10Higher Grade
11Certificate of sixth year studies
12GCSE / O Level
13CSE
14Credit Standard Grade / Ordinary (O) Grade (National 5 / Intermediate 2)
17General Standard Grade (National 4 / Intermediate 1)
18Foundation Standard Grade (National 3 / Access 3)
15Other school (inc. school leaving exam certificate or matriculation)
96None of the above

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.qualoc

UK or non-UK qualification

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Can I just check, did [NAME] gain this qualification in the UK?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if QFHIGH = 1|2|3|4|5|8|15 (Has a University First Degree, University Higher Degree, other higher academic qualification, IB, other school qualification)

proxy_w7.qfvoc

Vocational qualifications

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: And which of the following vocational or other qualifications does [NAME] have, if any?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Youth training cert.g_qfvoc1 (g_indresp) Youth training cert.
2Key Skillsg_qfvoc2 (g_indresp) Key Skills
3Basic skillsg_qfvoc3 (g_indresp) Basic skills
4Entry lvl qual (Wales)g_qfvoc4 (g_indresp) Entry lvl qual (Wales)
5Modern/trade apprenticeg_qfvoc5 (g_indresp) Modern/trade apprentice
6RSA/OCR/Cleri/comm qualg_qfvoc6 (g_indresp) RSA/OCR/Cleri/comm qual
7City and Guilds Certg_qfvoc7 (g_indresp) City and Guilds Cert
8GNVQ/GSVQg_qfvoc8 (g_indresp) GNVQ/GSVQ
9NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2g_qfvoc9 (g_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2
10NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5g_qfvoc10 (g_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5
11HNC/HNDg_qfvoc11 (g_indresp) HNC/HND
12ONC/ONDg_qfvoc12 (g_indresp) ONC/OND
13BTEC/BEC/TEC/EdExcel/LQLg_qfvoc13 (g_indresp) BTEC/BEC/TEC/EdExcel/LQL
14SCOTVEC/SCOTEC/SCOTBECg_qfvoc14 (g_indresp) SCOTVEC/SCOTEC/SCOTBEC
15Other voc/tech/prof qualg_qfvoc15 (g_indresp) Other voc/tech/prof qual
96None of the aboveg_qfvoc96 (g_indresp) None of the above

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w7.sf1

General health

Type: choice

Source: SF12

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

Text: In general, would you say [NAME]'s health is...

OptionLabel
1Excellent
2Very good
3Good
4Fair
5or Poor?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.health

Long-standing illness or disability

Type: choice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Text: Does [NAME] have any long-standing physical or mental impairment, illness or disability? By 'long-standing' I mean anything that has troubled [NAME] over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to trouble [NAME] over a period of at least 12 months.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.disdif

Type of impairment or disability

Type: multichoice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR ANY OTHERS CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does this/Do these health problem(s) or disability(ies) mean that [NAME] has substantial difficulties with any of the following areas of their life?

OptionLabel
1Mobility (moving around at home and walking)
2Lifting, carrying or moving objects
3Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)
4Continence (bladder and bowel control)
5Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)
6Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)
7Communication or speech problems
8Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand
9Recognising when you are in physical danger
10Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)
11Difficulties with own personal care
12Other health problem or disability
96None of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if HEALTH = 1 (Has long-standing illness or disability)

proxy_w7.aidhh

Cares for handicapped/other in household

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is there anyone living with [NAME] who is sick, disabled or elderly whom [NAME] looks after or gives special help to (for example, a sick, disabled or elderly relative/husband/wife/friend etc)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if HHGRID.HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)

proxy_w7.aidhua

PNO of (person) cared for

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Who does [NAME] look after?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Person number 1g_aidhua1 (g_indresp) Person number 1 Resp. aids person number 1
2Person number 2g_aidhua2 (g_indresp) Person number 2 Resp. aids person number 2
3Person number 3g_aidhua3 (g_indresp) Person number 3 Resp. aids person number 3
4Person number 4g_aidhua4 (g_indresp) Person number 4 Resp. aids person number 4
5Person number 5g_aidhua5 (g_indresp) Person number 5 Resp. aids person number 5
6Person number 6g_aidhua6 (g_indresp) Person number 6 Resp. aids person number 6
7Person number 7g_aidhua7 (g_indresp) Person number 7 Resp. aids person number 7
8Person number 8g_aidhua8 (g_indresp) Person number 8 Resp. aids person number 8
9Person number 9g_aidhua9 (g_indresp) Person number 9 Resp. aids person number 9
10Person number 10g_aidhua10 (g_indresp) Person number 10 Resp. aids person number 10
11Person number 11g_aidhua11 (g_indresp) Person number 11 Resp. aids person number 11
12Person number 12g_aidhua12 (g_indresp) Person number 12 Resp. aids person number 12
13Person number 13g_aidhua13 (g_indresp) Person number 13 Resp. aids person number 13
14Person number 14g_aidhua14 (g_indresp) Person number 14 Resp. aids person number 14
15Person number 15g_aidhua15 (g_indresp) Person number 15 Resp. aids person number 15
16Person number 16g_aidhua16 (g_indresp) Person number 16 Resp. aids person number 16

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if HHGRID.HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)
and if AIDHH = 1 (Looks after someone sick, disabled or elderly)

proxy_w7.jbhas

Did paid work last week

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Did [NAME] do any paid work last week - that is in the seven days ending last Sunday - either as an employee or self-employed?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.jboff

No work last week but has paid job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though [NAME] wasn't working did she/he have a job that she/he was away from last week?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Waiting to take up job

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)

proxy_w7.jboffy

Reason off work last week

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What was the main reason [NAME] was away from work last week?

OptionLabel
1Maternity/Paternity leave
2Other leave/holiday
3Sick/injured
4Attending training course
5Laid off/on short time
6On strike
7Other personal/family reasons
97Other reasons

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBOFF = 1 (Has a job)

proxy_w7.pjulk4wk

Looked for work in last 4 weeks

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Has [NAME] looked for any kind of paid work or government training scheme in the last four weeks?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBOFF = 2 (Does not have a job)

proxy_w7.jbterm1

Current job: permanent or temporary

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Leaving aside [NAME]'s own personal intentions and circumstances, is [NAME]'s job...

OptionLabel
1A permanent job
2Or is there some way that it is not permanent?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbterm2

Type of non-permanent job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

Text: In what way is the job not permanent, is it...

OptionLabel
1Seasonal work
2Done under contract for a fixed period or a fixed task
3Agency temping
4Casual type of work
97Or is there some other way that it is not permanent?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBTERM1 = 2 (Job is not permanent)

proxy_w7.jbsic07

Industry (SIC07) of employer: current job

Type: string

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING OR DISTRIBUTION ETC. AND MAIN GOODS PRODUCED, MATERIALS USED, WHOLESALE OR RETAIL ETC. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY IS NECESSARY TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SOME OCCUPATIONS AT THE DETAILED LEVEL. DESCRIBE FULLY.

Text: What does the firm/organisation [NAME] works for mainly make or do (at the place where she/he works)?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbsoc00

Occupation (SOC2000): current job

Type: string

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE JOB, MAIN JOB IS THE JOB THAT IS HIGHEST PAID. IF EQUAL EARNINGS THEN MAIN JOB IS THE JOB WITH MOST HOURS.

Text: What was [NAME]'s (main) job last week? Please tell me the exact job title, if you can, and describe fully the sort of work they do.

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbsemp

Employed or self-employed: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is [NAME] an employee or self-employed?

OptionLabel
1Employee
2Self-employed

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbbgd

Day started current job

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER DAY

Text: And on what date did [NAME] start working in her/his present job? (If she/he has been promoted or changed grades, please give me the date of that change if it is known. Otherwise please give me the date when [NAME] started doing the job she/he is doing now for her/his present employer).

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbbgm

Month started current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbbgy

Year started current job

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.jbmngr

Managerial duties: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] have any managerial duties or does [NAME] supervise any other employees?

OptionLabel
1Manager
2Foreman/supervisor
3NOT manager or supervisor

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

proxy_w7.jbsize

Number at workplace (employees)

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING PART-TIME AND SHIFT WORKERS

Text: How many people are employed at the place where [NAME] works?

OptionLabel
11 - 2
23 - 9
310 - 24
425 - 49
550 - 99
6100 - 199
7200 - 499
8500 - 999
91000 or more
10Don't know but fewer than 25
11Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

proxy_w7.jbhrs

No. of hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO NORMAL HOURS ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS IF NOT APPLICABLE CODE 97

Text: Thinking about [NAME]'s (main) job, how many hours, excluding overtime and meal breaks, is [he/she] expected to work in a normal week?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

proxy_w7.pjbptft

Part-time or full-time: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you say that [NAME]'s current job is part-time or full-time?

OptionLabel
1Part-time
2Full-time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)
and if JBHRS = DK (Job hours not known)

proxy_w7.jbpl

Work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Does [NAME] work mainly...

OptionLabel
1At home
2At her/his employer's premises
3Driving or travelling around
4Or at one or more other places?
97SPONTANEOUS Other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

proxy_w7.jsboss

Hires employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] have any employees?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

proxy_w7.jssize

Number of employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How many people does [NAME] employ?

OptionLabel
11 - 2
23 - 9
310 - 24
425 - 49
550 - 99
6100 - 199
7200 - 499
8500 - 999
91000 or more
10Don't know but fewer than 25
11Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)
and if JSBOSS = 1 (Hires employees)

proxy_w7.jstypeb

S/emp: nature of employment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Which of these best describes [NAME]'s employment situation...

OptionLabel
1Running a business or a professional practice
2Partner in a business or a professional practice
3Working for themselves
4A sub-contractor
5Doing freelance work
6Or self-employed in some other way?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

proxy_w7.jshrs

S/emp: hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE WRITE IN HOURS

Text: How many hours in total does [NAME] usually work a week in her/his job?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

proxy_w7.pjsptft

S/emp: part-time or full-time

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you say that [NAME]'s current job is part-time or full-time?

OptionLabel
1Part-time
2Full-time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)
and if JSHRS = DK (Work hours not known)

proxy_w7.jspl

S/emp: work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Where does [NAME] mainly work? Is it...

OptionLabel
1At home
2From their own home
3From separate business premises
4From a van or stall
5From client's or customer's premises
97Or from some other place?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

proxy_w7.prearn

Total earnings

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE WHETHER ANSWER GIVEN AS WEEKLY OR ANNUAL THEN CODE AMOUNT AT NEXT QUESTION

Text: Would you please look at this card and give me the number for the group in which you would place [NAME]'s total earnings from this job before tax and other deductions?

OptionLabel
1Answer in weekly amount
2Answer in annual amount

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w7.prearnw

Total earnings weekly

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

OptionLabel
0No income at all
1up to 99
2100 - 149
3150 - 239
4240 - 319
5320 - 379
6380 - 459
7460 - 559
8560 - 669
9670 - 859
10860 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if PREARN = 1 (Earnings reported weekly)

proxy_w7.prearna

Total earnings annually

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

OptionLabel
0NO INCOME AT ALL
1up to 5,199
25,200 - 7,799
37,800 - 12,499
412,500 - 16,599
516,600 - 19,999
620,000 - 23,999
724,000 - 29,999
830,000 - 34,999
935,000 - 44,999
1045,000 - 54,999
1155,000 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if PREARN = 2 (Earnings reported annually)

proxy_w7.pbnft

Income types received

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Text: We have found that in order to help our research we need to ask a couple of general questions about the income that [NAME] receives. I would like to remind you that anything you tell me is completely confidential.
Please look at this card and tell me which if any of the types of income does [NAME] currently receive?]

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pensiong_pbnft1 (g_indresp) NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pension
2Pension from previous employer(s)g_pbnft2 (g_indresp) Pension from previous employer(s)
13Universal Creditg_pbnft13 (g_indresp) Universal Credit
3Disability Living Allowanceg_pbnft3 (g_indresp) Disability Living Allowance
4Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Supportg_pbnft4 (g_indresp) Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Support
5Employment and Support Allowanceg_pbnft5 (g_indresp) Employment and Support Allowance
6Child Benefitg_pbnft6 (g_indresp) Child Benefit
7Working Tax Credit (formerly Working Family Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax Credit)g_pbnft7 (g_indresp) Working Tax Credit (formerly Working Family Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax
8Housing Benefit/Rent Rebateg_pbnft8 (g_indresp) Housing Benefit/Rent Rebate
9Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit)g_pbnft9 (g_indresp) Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit)
10Any other state benefitg_pbnft10 (g_indresp) Any other state benefit
11Child Tax Creditg_pbnft11 (g_indresp) Child Tax Credit
12Pension Creditg_pbnft12 (g_indresp) Pension Credit
96None of theseg_pbnft96 (g_indresp) None of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.drive

Driving licence

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [NAME] have a driving licence?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.caruse

Has use of a car or van

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] normally have access to a car or van that she/he can use whenever she/he wants to?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if DRIVE = 1 (Has a driving licence)

proxy_w7.mobuse

Has a mobile phone

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] personally have a mobile phone?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.netuse

Regularly uses internet

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [NAME] regularly use the internet?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.prfitb

Total personal income

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE WHETHER ANSWER GIVEN AS WEEKLY OR ANNUAL THEN CODE AMOUNT AT NEXT QUESTION

Text: Would you please look at this card and give me the number for the group in which you would place [NAME]'s total personal income from all sources before tax and other deductions?

OptionLabel
1Answer in weekly amount
2Answer in annual amount

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.prfitbw

Total personal income weekly

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
0No income at all
1up to 74
275 - 139
3140 - 199
4200 - 249
5250 - 324
6325 - 399
7400 - 499
8500 - 624
9625 - 749
10750 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PRFITB = 1 (Personal income reported weekly)

proxy_w7.prfitba

Total personal income annually

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
0NO INCOME AT ALL
1up to 3,599
23,600 - 6,599
36,600 - 9,599
49,600 - 12,599
512,600 - 15,599
615,600 - 19,199
719,200 - 23,999
824,000 - 29,999
930,000 - 35,999
1036,000 - 42,999
1143,000 - 49,999
1250,000 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PRFITB = 2 (Personal income reported annually)

proxy_w7.lastscreenp

End of proxy interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE END OF THE INTERVIEW. PLEASE ENSURE YOU FILL IN THE DECLARATION FOR THIS TO BE COUNTED AS A COMPLETE INTERVIEW

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.petime

Computed Proxy Interview end time

Type: time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w7.penddat

Computed Proxy Interview end date

Type: date

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

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