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Self-Completion Young Adults module

Questions 35

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Important who you are: Education

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your level of education

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.whorufam

Important who you are: Family

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your family

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.upset

Suppose felt upset or worried - who would you turn to first

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: Suppose you felt upset or worried about something and you wanted to talk about it. Who would you turn to first within your family? Please select one answer only.

OptionLabel
1Mum
7Step-mum
2Dad
8Step-dad
3A brother or sister
9A step-brother or step-sister
4Another relative living with you
5Another relative not living with you
6No-one within my family

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.LivPar = 1] // If still living at home with parent(s)

scyoungadults_ip17.evralc

Ever had an alcoholic drink

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Have you ever had an alcoholic drink? That is a whole drink, not just a sip.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypnetchtw

Hours spent interacting with friends social website weekend

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: On a weekend, that is on a  Saturday or Sunday, how many hours do you spend chatting or interacting with friends through social media, gaming websites or apps?

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [YPSOCWEB = 1] // If belongs to a social website

scyoungadults_ip17.dklm

Past month: how many alcoholic drinks?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many times in the last four weeks have you had an alcoholic drink?

OptionLabel
1Most days
2Once or twice a week
32 or 3 times
4Once only
5Never

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [EVRALC = 1] // If has ever had an alcoholic drink

scyoungadults_ip17.whorupro

Important who you are: Occupation

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: We'd like to know how important various things are to your sense of who you are. Please think about each of the following and select the answer that indicates whether you think it is important, not very important or not at all important to your sense of who you are.

Your occupation

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.whorurac

Important who you are: Ethnic background

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your ethnic or racial background

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.whorupol

Important who you are: Political beliefs

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your political beliefs

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.whorusex

Important who you are: Gender

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your gender

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.whoruage

Important who you are: Age/life stage

Type: choice

Source: Citizenship Survey

Text: Your age and life stage

OptionLabel
1Very important to my sense of who I am
2Fairly important to my sense of who I am
3Not very important to my sense of who I am
4Not at all important to my sense of who I am
5Doesn't apply

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypnpal

How many close friends

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many close friends would you say you have? Please enter the number.

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypvirfnd

Has close friends that have never met in person

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: These days, it is possible to make new friends via the internet. Do you have any close friends that you have never met in person?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [YPNPAL > 0] // If has one or more close friends

scyoungadults_ip17.ypfndmeet

Frequency socialise and meet with friends

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: In a typical week, how often do you get together with friends  in person (outside of school, college, university or work)?

OptionLabel
1Every day or almost every day
2Several times a week
3About once a week
4Less often

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypfndonl

Frequency socialise online with friends

Type: choice

Source: Pew

Text: In a typical week, how often do you get together with friends  online (including on your mobile phone, on social media, or through online gaming)?

OptionLabel
1Every day or almost every day
2Several times a week
3About once a week
4Less often

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypsocweb

Belong to social website

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: Do you belong to any social networking web-sites?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypnetcht

Hours spent interacting with friends through social websites

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: On a normal  week day, that is Monday to Friday, how many hours do you spend chatting or interacting with friends through social media, gaming websites or apps?

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [YPSOCWEB = 1] // If belongs to a social website

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How many times in last 7 days has eaten evening meal with family

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: The next few questions are about you and your family.

In the past 7 days how many times have you eaten an evening meal together with the rest of your family who live with you?

OptionLabel
1None
21 - 2 times
33 - 5 times
46-7 times

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.LivPar = 1] // If still living at home with parent(s)

scyoungadults_ip17.famsup

Feel supported by family - that is those that live with you

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: Do you feel supported by your family, that is the people who live with you?

OptionLabel
1I feel supported by my family in most or all of the things I do
2I feel supported by my family in some of the things I do
3I do not feel supported by my family in the things I do

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.LivPar = 1] // If still living at home with parent(s)

scyoungadults_ip17.late

Past month: times out after 9.00 pm?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: Some young people who still live at home keep their parents informed about where they are. In the past month, how many times have you stayed out after 9.00pm at night without your parents knowing where you were?

OptionLabel
1Never
21 - 2 times
33 - 9 times
410 or more times

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.LivPar = 1] // If still living at home with parent(s)

scyoungadults_ip17.ypesta

I feel I have a number good qualities

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Please say whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree, that the following statements apply to yourself.

I feel I have a number of good qualities

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypesti

I don't have much to be proud of

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I feel that I do not have much to be proud of

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypestb

I certainly feel useless at times

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I certainly feel useless at times

OptionLabel
4Strongly disagree
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypestj

I am as able as most people

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I am able to do things as well as most other people

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypestc

I am a likeable person

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I am a likeable person

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypestk

I can usually solve my own problems

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I can usually solve my own problems

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypeste

I am inclined to feel I am a failure

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: All in all, I am inclined to feel I am a failure

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.ypestf

At times I feel I am no good at all

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: At times I feel I am no good at all

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Disagree
4Strongly disagree

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.yajbsrv

Used career advice

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Thinking about any information, advice or guidance which you may have received over the past 12 months about making decisions for your future job or career, have you used or spoken to any of the following...

Please select all that apply.

OptionLabel
1Friends and/or relatives
9Teacher, lecturer or tutor
10School or college careers advisor
3Local Connexions Service/Local Careers Service
4Apprenticeships website
11The National Career Service
12Find a Job Service
8Job Centre Plus
7Anyone else
96None of the above

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1] // If still at school

scyoungadults_ip17.fivealcdr

Frequency of 5 plus alcoholic drinks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Thinking back over the last four weeks, how many times (if any) have you had five or more drinks on one occasion? (A 'drink' is one pint/bottle/can of beer or cider, 2 alcopops, one small glass of wine, a single measure of spirits).

OptionLabel
1None
2Once
3Twice
4Three to five times
5Six to nine times
6Ten times or more

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [EVRALC = 1] // If has ever had an alcoholic drink
And If [DKLM = 1 Thru 4] // Has had an alcoholic drink in the last four weeks

scyoungadults_ip17.drnk4w

How many times intoxicated in last 4 weeks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: On how many occasions during the last 4 weeks (if any) have you been intoxicated or drunk from drinking alcohol, for example staggered when walking, not being able to speak properly, throwing up or not remembering what happened?

OptionLabel
33-5
46-9
21-2
1
510-19
620-39
740 or more

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21
And If [EVRALC = 1] // If has ever had an alcoholic drink
And If [DKLM = 1 Thru 4] // Has had an alcoholic drink in the last four weeks

scyoungadults_ip17.drgsol

Last year: Glue/solvent sniffing

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: In the last 12 months, that is since 1/ [interview month] / [interview year - 1], have you tried any of the following...?

Glue/solvent sniffing?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.drgmj

Last year: Cannabis

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (Since 1/ [interview month] / [interview year - 1], have you tried...)

Cannabis (also known as marijuana, dope, hash or skunk)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.frdrg

Frequency of drug use

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Since 1/ [interview month] / [interview year - 1], how many times have you used or taken any illegal drugs?

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once or twice
3Three or four times
4Five to ten times
5More than ten times

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

scyoungadults_ip17.drgoth

Last year: Other drugs

Type: choice

Text: (Since 1/ [interview month] / [interview year - 1], have you tried...)

Any other illegal drug (including ecstasy, cocaine, speed)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.Scac = 1) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3)] // If mode is face-to-face and agrees to self-completion, or mode is web
And If [DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge > 15 & DEMOGRAPHICS.PDVAge < 22) // If aged 16-21

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