Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
guardians_ip16
Guardians Module
Questions 27
guardians_ip16.csamount
Amount of child support received
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £
Text: About how much did you receive for child support last time [CHILD NAME]’s mother {if PARPAY = 1} father {if PARPAY = 2} parents {if PARPAY = 3} gave you money for child support?
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
And if [(LEGALPAR = 2|3|4|5) & ((CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2))] // If respondent is not child's legal parent via adoption AND at least one parent alive
And if [PARPAY = 1|2|3] // If receives money from child's mother Or father OR jointly from both
guardians_ip16.othsupp
Other support
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Apart from the payments already discussed, [does/do] {if CHSERVUSE = 1|2|3} [Does/Do] {if CHSERVUSE <> 1|2|3} [CHILD NAME]’s mother {if PARPAY = 1} father {if PARPAY = 2} parents {if PARPAY = 3} do any of the following to support you/[CHILD NAME]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pay bills |
| 2 | Pay for urgent repairs |
| 3 | Pay for furniture, bedding etc. |
| 4 | Pay for clothes/shoes |
| 5 | Pay for toys |
| 6 | Pay for school trips (or extra lessons such as music, dance or sport) |
| 7 | Pay for holidays |
| 8 | Provide childcare vouchers |
| 9 | Pay school fees |
| 10 | Make mortgage payments |
| 11 | Pay off your debt (e.g. bank overdraft, credit card) |
| 97 | Pay for something else not listed above |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
And if [(LEGALPAR = 2|3|4|5) & ((CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2))] // If respondent is not child's legal parent via adoption AND at least one parent alive
And if [PARPAY = 1|2|3] // If receives money from child's mother Or father OR jointly from both
guardians_ip16.chlivnot
Reasons not living with parents
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Why does [CHILD NAME] not live with [his/her] parent(s)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parent disability or illness |
| 2 | Difficulties between parent and child |
| 3 | Death of a parent |
| 4 | Parental drug/alcohol/substance abuse |
| 5 | Parental work commitments/schedules |
| 6 | Parent in prison |
| 7 | Parent did not want them/abandonment |
| 8 | Very young parent |
| 9 | Domestic violence |
| 10 | Parent unable to cope |
| 11 | Abuse |
| 12 | Neglect |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [(CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2)] // If at least one parent alive
guardians_ip16.chlivnotmain
Main reason not living with parents
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY
Text: What is the main reason [CHILD NAME] does not live with [his/her] parent(s)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parent disability or illness {if CHLIVNOT = 1} |
| 2 | Difficulties between parent and child {if CHLIVNOT = 2} |
| 3 | Death of a parent {if CHLIVNOT = 3} |
| 4 | Parental drug/alcohol/substance abuse {if CHLIVNOT = 4} |
| 5 | Parental work commitments/schedules {if CHLIVNOT = 5} |
| 6 | Parent in prison {if CHLIVNOT = 6} |
| 7 | Parent did not want them/abandonment {if CHLIVNOT = 7} |
| 8 | Very young parent {if CHLIVNOT = 8} |
| 9 | Domestic violence {if CHLIVNOT = 9} |
| 10 | Parent unable to cope {if CHLIVNOT = 10} |
| 11 | Abuse {if CHLIVNOT = 11} |
| 12 | Neglect {if CHLIVNOT = 12} |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [(CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2)] // If at least one parent alive
And if [multiple items selected at CHLIVNOT] // Multiple reasons for not living with parents
guardians_ip16.fathjob
Employment of child's father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: And if you know, can you tell me which of these best describes [CHILD NAME]'s father's current employment situation?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-employed |
| 2 | Working 30 or more hours per week |
| 3 | Working 16 hours or more per week but fewer than 30 hours |
| 4 | Working fewer than 16 hours per week |
| 5 | Unemployed |
| 6 | Retired |
| 7 | On maternity/paternity leave |
| 8 | Looking after family or home |
| 9 | Full-time student |
| 10 | Long-term sick or disabled |
| 11 | On a government training scheme |
| 12 | Unpaid worker in a family business |
| 97 | Doing something else |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHFCONT = 1] // If child has contact with father
guardians_ip16.mothjob
Employment of child's mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: And if you know, can you tell me which of these best describes [CHILD NAME]'s mother's current employment situation?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-employed |
| 2 | Working 30 or more hours per week |
| 3 | Working 16 hours or more per week but fewer than 30 hours |
| 4 | Working fewer than 16 hours per week |
| 5 | Unemployed |
| 6 | Retired |
| 7 | On maternity/paternity leave |
| 8 | Looking after family or home |
| 9 | Full-time student |
| 10 | Long-term sick or disabled |
| 11 | On a government training scheme |
| 12 | Unpaid worker in a family business |
| 97 | Doing something else |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHMCONT = 1] // If child has contact with mother
guardians_ip16.servuseoth
Other formal service
Type: String
Source: UKHLS
Text: What other formal service was that?
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
And if [CHSERVUSE = 97] // Other formal service use
guardians_ip16.staylongnum
Number of weeks/months/years
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Text: How many weeks {if STAYLONG = 1} months {if STAYLONG = 2} years {if STAYLONG = 3}?
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [LEGALPAR <> 1] // If R is not recorded as child's adoptive parent
And if [STAYLONG = 1|2|3] // Answer in weeks or months or years
guardians_ip16.staymoth
Frequency overnight stay mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [CHILD NAME] ever stay overnight with [his/her] mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, often |
| 2 | Yes, sometimes |
| 3 | Yes, rarely |
| 4 | No, never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHMCONT = 1] // If child has contact with mother
guardians_ip16.seefathvir
Frequency virtual contact father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often does [CHILD NAME] have contact with [his/her] father through letters or cards, phone or video calls, emails and messaging, via social media or through gaming?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Several times a day |
| 2 | Daily |
| 3 | Several times per week |
| 4 | At least once per week |
| 5 | Several times per month |
| 6 | At least once per month |
| 7 | Less often |
| 8 | Never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHFCONT = 1] // If child has contact with father
guardians_ip16.stayfath
Frequency overnight stay father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [CHILD NAME] ever stay overnight with [his/her] father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, often |
| 2 | Yes, sometimes |
| 3 | Yes, rarely |
| 4 | No, never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHFCONT = 1] // If child has contact with father
guardians_ip16.chparliv
Parents live with guardian
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Thinking about [CHILD NAME], can I just check, do either of [his/her] parents live here with you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes – mother |
| 2 | Yes – father |
| 3 | Yes - both |
| 4 | No |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
guardians_ip16.chmoth
Child's mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Who is [CHILD NAME]'s mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1] |
| 2 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2] |
| 3 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3] |
| 4 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4] |
| 5 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5] |
| 6 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6] |
| 7 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7] |
| 8 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8] |
| 9 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 9] |
| 10 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10] |
| 11 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11] |
| 12 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12] |
| 13 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13] |
| 14 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14] |
| 15 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15] |
| 16 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16] |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 1|3] // If child's mother lives in hh
guardians_ip16.chfath
Child's father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Who is [CHILD NAME]’s father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1] |
| 2 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2] |
| 3 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3] |
| 4 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4] |
| 5 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5] |
| 6 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6] |
| 7 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7] |
| 8 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8] |
| 9 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 9] |
| 10 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10] |
| 11 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11] |
| 12 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12] |
| 13 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13] |
| 14 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14] |
| 15 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15] |
| 16 | [hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16] |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 2|3] // If child's father lives in hh
guardians_ip16.chfcont
Child contact with father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [CHILD NAME] have any contact at all with [his/her] father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Father died |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
guardians_ip16.seefath
Frequency of contact father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often does [CHILD NAME] see [his/her] father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | At least once a day |
| 8 | Several times a week |
| 9 | Once or twice a week |
| 3 | At least once per fortnight |
| 4 | At least once per month |
| 5 | At least once per year |
| 6 | Less often |
| 7 | Never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHFCONT = 1] // If child has contact with father
guardians_ip16.legalpar
Has legal parental responsibility
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you currently have legal parental responsibility for [CHILD NAME]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes – via adoption |
| 2 | Yes – via Special Guardianship Order |
| 3 | Yes – via Child Arrangement Order/Residence Order |
| 4 | Yes – other |
| 5 | No |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
guardians_ip16.seemoth
Frequency of contact mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often does [CHILD NAME] see [his/her] mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | At least once a day |
| 8 | Several times a week |
| 9 | Once or twice a week |
| 3 | At least once per fortnight |
| 4 | At least once per month |
| 5 | At least once per year |
| 6 | Less often |
| 7 | Never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHMCONT = 1] // If child has contact with mother
guardians_ip16.chmcont
Child contact with mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [CHILD NAME] have any contact at all with [his/her] mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Mother died |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
guardians_ip16.mothfar
Time taken to get to child's mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: About how long would it take you to get to where [CHILD NAME]'s mother lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15 and 30 minutes |
| 3 | Between 30 minutes and 1 hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | SPONTANEOUS Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHMCONT = 1] // If child has contact with mother
guardians_ip16.seemothvir
Frequency virtual contact mother
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often does [CHILD NAME] have contact with [his/her] mother through letters or cards, phone or video calls, emails and messaging, via social media or through gaming?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Several times a day |
| 2 | Daily |
| 3 | Several times per week |
| 4 | At least once per week |
| 5 | Several times per month |
| 6 | At least once per month |
| 7 | Less often |
| 8 | Never |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHMCONT = 1] // If child has contact with mother
guardians_ip16.fathfar
Time taken to get to child's father
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: About how long would it take you to get to where [CHILD NAME]'s father lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15 and 30 minutes |
| 3 | Between 30 minutes and 1 hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | SPONTANEOUS Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [CHFCONT = 1] // If child has contact with father
guardians_ip16.chservuse
Type of support service
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Did you have the involvement of any of the following formal services when [CHILD NAME] came to live with you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Family courts |
| 2 | Children's Services/ Social Services |
| 3 | CAFCASS |
| 4 | Police |
| 97 | Other |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
guardians_ip16.parpay
Receives payments from parent
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you receive any money or payments from [CHILD NAME]’s parents for child support?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes – from their mother |
| 2 | Yes – from their father |
| 3 | Yes - from both parents jointly |
| 4 | No |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
And if [(LEGALPAR = 2|3|4|5) & ((CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2))] // If respondent is not child's legal parent via adoption AND at least one parent alive
guardians_ip16.csfreq
Frequency receives child support
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: How often do you receive this money from [CHILD NAME]’s mother {if PARPAY = 1} father {if PARPAY = 2} parents {if PARPAY = 3}?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Weekly |
| 2 | Fortnightly |
| 3 | Monthly |
| 4 | Yearly |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [CHPARLIV = 4] // If doesn’t live with either parent
And if [respondent is not recorded as a foster parent] // If respondent is not recorded as a foster parent
And if [(LEGALPAR = 2|3|4|5) & ((CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2))] // If respondent is not child's legal parent via adoption AND at least one parent alive
And if [PARPAY = 1|2|3] // If receives money from child's mother Or father OR jointly from both
guardians_ip16.staylong
Length of stay with guardian
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you know how much longer [CHILD NAME] will stay with you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, weeks |
| 2 | Yes, months |
| 3 | Yes, years |
| 4 | Yes, until they are at least 16 years old |
| 5 | No, don’t know how much longer |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [LEGALPAR <> 1] // If R is not recorded as child's adoptive parent
guardians_ip16.chreturn
Child expected return to parent
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Is it expected or hoped that [he/she] will return to [his/her] mother {if (CHMCONT = 1|2) & CHFCONT = 3} father {if (CHMCONT = 3) & CHFCONT = 1|2} parents {if (CHMCONT = 1|2) & (CHFCONT = 1|2)}?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [R = GRIDVARIABLES.GUARDIAN] // R is U16 child’s responsible adult and recorded as neither their biological nor adoptive parent
And if [LEGALPAR <> 1] // If R is not recorded as child's adoptive parent
And if [(CHMCONT = 1|2) | (CHFCONT = 1|2)] // At least one parent still alive



