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scaworktech_ip14

Self-Completion Work Technology Module

Questions 14

scaworktech_ip14.losejob

How likely to lose job

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: On a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means very small chance and 10 means a very high chance, how likely is it that you will lose your current job?

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.losejoblong

How likely to lose job longterm

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: On a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means very small chance and 10 means a very high chance, if you were to become unemployed, how likely is it that you will become unemployed for a long time?

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.datawork

Work with big data

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: To what extent are the following activities or skills part of your work? Working with big data.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Almost never
3Sometimes
4Almost always
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.algorithmwork

Work with algorithms

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Programming algorithms.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Almost never
3Sometimes
4Almost always
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.robotwork

Work with robots

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Working with machines or robots.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Almost never
3Sometimes
4Almost always
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techreplace

Tech replace job

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: ff_techworkw14 = 5Some experts think ff_techworkw14w14 = 1 | 2 | 3 | 4Experts predict that in the ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 3next 20 years ff_techworkw14 = 2 | 4next 5 years ff_techworkw14 = 5future, ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 250% of all ff_techworkw14 = 3 | 410% of all jobs now being done by humans could be done by new technology (e.g., robots, artificial intelligence, or algorithms). ff_techworkw14 = 5Other experts think that new technology cannot replace work by humans, or only to limited extent. When you think about your own work or organisation, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? My job could be replaced by new technology.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techdoes

Tech does job

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: I am worried that what I do in my job can be done by new technology.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techopp

Tech offers opportunity

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: New technology offers me new job opportunities.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techimport

Importance of tech

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (ff_techworkw14 = 5Some experts think ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 2 | 3 | 4Experts predict that in the ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 3next 20 years ff_techworkw14 = 2 | 4next 5 years ff_techworkw14 = 5future, ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 250% of all ff_techworkw14 = 3 | 410% of all jobs now being done by humans could be done by new technology (e.g., robots, artificial intelligence, or algorithms). ff_techworkw14 = 5Other experts think that new technology cannot replace work by humans, or only to limited extent. When you think about your own work or organisation, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) It is important to keep up with new technological developments at work.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techoutdate

Tech makes skills obsolete

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: I am worried that new technology will make my skills outdated.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techskills

Tech gives new skills

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: New technology offers me the opportunity to acquire new skills.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techtrain

Need more training for tech

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (ff_techworkw14 = 5Some experts think ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 2 | 3 | 4Experts predict that in the ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 3next 20 years ff_techworkw14 = 2 | 4next 5 years ff_techworkw14 = 5future, ff_techworkw14 = 1 | 250% of all ff_techworkw14 = 3 | 410% of all jobs now being done by humans could be done by new technology (e.g., robots, artificial intelligence, or algorithms). ff_techworkw14 = 5Other experts think that new technology cannot replace work by humans, or only to limited extent. When you think about your own work or organisation, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) I need further training to keep up with technological developments at work.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techtime

Willing to spend time on tech

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: I am willing to spend extra time learning new technological skills for my work.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

scaworktech_ip14.techchange

Changing job due to tech

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: I am considering training for a different job because new technology is replacing my work.

OptionLabel
1Totally disagree
2Somewhat disagree
3Neither disagree nor agree
4Somewhat agree
5Totally agree

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3) & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion or mode is telephone or web AND worked in the last week or did not work last week but has a job)

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