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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

youngadults_ip5

young adults module

Questions 59

youngadults_ip5.appoth

Applied to university in other areas

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Did you apply to other subject areas?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.appsub1

Applied to university, first choice

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which subject was your first choice to study at university?

OptionLabel
1Accounting and Finance
2Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
3Agriculture and Forestry
4American Studies
5Anatomy and Physiology
6Anthropology
7Archaeology
8Architecture
9Art and Design
10Biological Sciences
11Building
12Business Studies
13Celtic Studies
14Chemical Engineering
15Chemistry
16Civil Engineering
17Classics and Ancient History
18Communication and Media Studies
19Computer Science
20Dentistry
21Drama, Dance and Cinematics
22East and South Asian Studies
23Economics
24Education
25Electrical and Electronic Engineering
26English
27Food Science
28French
29General Engineering
30Geography & Environmental Science
31Geology
32German
33History
34History of Art, Architecture and Design
35Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
36Iberian Languages
37Italian
38Land and Property Management
39Law
40Librarianship & Information Management
41Linguistics
42Literature
43Materials Technology
44Mathematics
45Mechanical Engineering
46Medicine
47Middle Eastern and African Studies
48Modern languages
49Music
50Nursing
51Other Subjects Allied to Medicine
52Pharmacology and Pharmacy
53Philosophy
54Physics and Astronomy
55Politics
56P.P.E. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
57Psychology
58Russian
59Social Policy
60Social Work
61Sociology
62Sports Science
63Theology and Religious Studies
64Town and Country Planning and Landscape
65Veterinary Medicine
97Other/Not found

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if APPOTH = 1 (Applied to study other subjects at university)

youngadults_ip5.appsub1o

Applied in other subject, first choice

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other subject was that?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if APPOTH = 1 (Applied to study other subjects at university)
and if APPSUB1 = 97 (First subject applied for was 'other')

youngadults_ip5.appsub2

Applied to university, second choice

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: And which subject was your second choice to study at university?

OptionLabel
1Accounting and Finance
2Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
3Agriculture and Forestry
4American Studies
5Anatomy and Physiology
6Anthropology
7Archaeology
8Architecture
9Art and Design
10Biological Sciences
11Building
12Business Studies
13Celtic Studies
14Chemical Engineering
15Chemistry
16Civil Engineering
17Classics and Ancient History
18Communication and Media Studies
19Computer Science
20Dentistry
21Drama, Dance and Cinematics
22East and South Asian Studies
23Economics
24Education
25Electrical and Electronic Engineering
26English
27Food Science
28French
29General Engineering
30Geography & Environmental Science
31Geology
32German
33History
34History of Art, Architecture and Design
35Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
36Iberian Languages
37Italian
38Land and Property Management
39Law
40Librarianship & Information Management
41Linguistics
42Literature
43Materials Technology
44Mathematics
45Mechanical Engineering
46Medicine
47Middle Eastern and African Studies
48Modern languages
49Music
50Nursing
51Other Subjects Allied to Medicine
52Pharmacology and Pharmacy
53Philosophy
54Physics and Astronomy
55Politics
56P.P.E. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
57Psychology
58Russian
59Social Policy
60Social Work
61Sociology
62Sports Science
63Theology and Religious Studies
64Town and Country Planning and Landscape
65Veterinary Medicine
96None/No second choice
97Other/Not found

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if APPSUB1 <> DK | REF (Provided first subject applied for)

youngadults_ip5.appsub2o

Applied in other subject, second choice

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other subject was that?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if APPSUB1 <> DK | REF (Provided first subject applied for)
and if APPSUB2 = 97 (Second subject applied for was 'other')

youngadults_ip5.cursub

Current university subject

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is your current subject area in university?

OptionLabel
1Accounting and Finance
2Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
3Agriculture and Forestry
4American Studies
5Anatomy and Physiology
6Anthropology
7Archaeology
8Architecture
9Art and Design
10Biological Sciences
11Building
12Business Studies
13Celtic Studies
14Chemical Engineering
15Chemistry
16Civil Engineering
17Classics and Ancient History
18Communication and Media Studies
19Computer Science
20Dentistry
21Drama, Dance and Cinematics
22East and South Asian Studies
23Economics
24Education
25Electrical and Electronic Engineering
26English
27Food Science
28French
29General Engineering
30Geography & Environmental Science
31Geology
32German
33History
34History of Art, Architecture and Design
35Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
36Iberian Languages
37Italian
38Land and Property Management
39Law
40Librarianship & Information Management
41Linguistics
42Literature
43Materials Technology
44Mathematics
45Mechanical Engineering
46Medicine
47Middle Eastern and African Studies
48Modern languages
49Music
50Nursing
51Other Subjects Allied to Medicine
52Pharmacology and Pharmacy
53Philosophy
54Physics and Astronomy
55Politics
56P.P.E. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
57Psychology
58Russian
59Social Policy
60Social Work
61Sociology
62Sports Science
63Theology and Religious Studies
64Town and Country Planning and Landscape
65Veterinary Medicine
97Other/Not found

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.cursubo

Other subject studied

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other subject is that?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if CURSUB = 97 (Studying other subject)

youngadults_ip5.earnemail

Expected Earnings info email requested

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: Based on information on actual earnings from the UK Labour Force Survey, average earnings of 26 to 34 year old men and women working full-time are listed here. The graph shows the average earning for those with a university degree and those without. For those with a degree, it also shows the average earnings depending on the subject area of the degree. You may find this information useful. You may want to save a copy of this, or print it, so that you can review this later. We can also email it to you. If you would like us to email you a copy of this information, please tick the box.

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if (EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 | ODDSQUAL > 0) & ff_wageinfow5 = 1 (Studying at university or greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university and in wage information exprimental treatment group)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 (Mode is web)

youngadults_ip5.earninfo

Expected earnings information

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: HAND PAGE TO RESPONDENT FOR THEM TO KEEP

Text: Based on information on actual earnings from the UK Labour Force Survey, average earnings of 26 to 34 year old men and women working full-time are listed here. The graph shows the average earning for those with a university degree and those without. For those with a degree, it also shows the average earnings depending on the subject area of the degree. You may find this information useful. You can keep this.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if (EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 | ODDSQUAL > 0) & ff_wageinfow5 = 1 (Studying at university or greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university and in wage information exprimental treatment group)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is CAPI)

youngadults_ip5.futureint

Future questions intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Text: The next questions are about what you want to do in the future.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)

youngadults_ip5.lvhm

Age you think when you leave home?

Type: number

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN AGE

Text: At what age would you like to leave home?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.LIVPAR = 1 (Living at home with parent(s))

youngadults_ip5.oddsapply

Chance of applying to university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: Suppose you gain the required qualifications to apply to university. How likely is it that you will apply to university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.oddsemp

Chance of being employed at age 30

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How likely is that you will be employed at age 30 if you finish your university studies CURSUB not equal to 97in CURSUB?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if CURSUB <> DK | REF (Provided current subject of study)

youngadults_ip5.oddsemp1

Chance of being employed if study first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: If you finish university studies in UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject, how likely is that you will be employed at age 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.oddsemp2

Chance of being employed if study first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: And, if you finish university studies in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject, how likely is that you will be employed at age 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.oddsemp3

Chance of being employed if do not go to university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How likely is that you will be employed at age 30 if you do not go to university at all?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)

youngadults_ip5.oddsempu

Chance of being employed

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: If you finish university studies, how likely is that you will be employed at age 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if (UNISUB1 = DK | REF | 95) & (UNISUB2 = DK | REF | 95 | 96) (1st and 2nd preferred subject not given)

youngadults_ip5.oddsfini

Chance of finishing university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: On a scale from 0% to 100% where 0% means 'No chance of happening' and 100% means 'Totally likely to happen', please tell me how likely it is that the following events will happen in your life in the future. How likely is it that you will successfully finish your university studies CURSUB not equal to 97in CURSUB?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.oddsqual

Chance of getting qualifications to enter university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: And next we have a few more detailed questions about your education plans. On a scale from 0% to 100% where 0% means 'No chance of happening' and 100% means 'Totally likely to happen', please tell me how likely it is that the following events will happen in your life in the future. How likely is it that you will gain the required qualifications to get into university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)

youngadults_ip5.oddsschol

Chance of applying to Uni if scholarship

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER F9 FOR HELP

Text: Suppose you gain the required qualifications to apply to university. How likely is it that you will apply to university if all costs (tuitions, books, boarding, etc) were paid out of a scholarship, grant, bursary or fee reduction scheme?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.studyhrs

Hours spent studying

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER HOURS

Text: Excluding time spent in lectures or required lab sessions, how many hours per week do you usually study?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.studyhrs1

Hours expect to study subject, first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: If you get a place at university studying UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject, excluding time spent in lectures or required lab sessions, how many hours per week would you expect to study?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.studyhrs2

Hours expect to study subject, second choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: And, if you get a place in a university studying UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject, excluding time spent in lectures or required lab sessions, how many hours per week would you expect to study?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.totborrow

Amount borrowed for university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT, IF DOES NOT EXPECT TO BORROW ANYTHING, ENTER 0

Text: How much do you expect to borrow in total in student loans to cover all your years at university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.tuition

Amount pays in tuition

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Excluding any scholarship, grant, bursary or fee reduction scheme that you may receive, how much do you currently pay as yearly tuition to go to university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.unifin1

Likelihood of finishing studies, first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: Suppose you gain the required qualifications to apply to university, apply, and get a place. How likely is it that you will finish your studies in UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.unifin2

Likelihood of finishing studies, second choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: Suppose you gain the required qualifications to apply to university, apply, and get a place. How likely is it that you will finish your studies in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.unisub1

Most preferred subject at university

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: If you were to go to university, which subject would be your first choice to study?

OptionLabel
1Accounting and Finance
2Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
3Agriculture and Forestry
4American Studies
5Anatomy and Physiology
6Anthropology
7Archaeology
8Architecture
9Art and Design
10Biological Sciences
11Building
12Business Studies
13Celtic Studies
14Chemical Engineering
15Chemistry
16Civil Engineering
17Classics and Ancient History
18Communication and Media Studies
19Computer Science
20Dentistry
21Drama, Dance and Cinematics
22East and South Asian Studies
23Economics
24Education
25Electrical and Electronic Engineering
26English
27Food Science
28French
29General Engineering
30Geography & Environmental Science
31Geology
32German
33History
34History of Art, Architecture and Design
35Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
36Iberian Languages
37Italian
38Land and Property Management
39Law
40Librarianship & Information Management
41Linguistics
42Literature
43Materials Technology
44Mathematics
45Mechanical Engineering
46Medicine
47Middle Eastern and African Studies
48Modern languages
49Music
50Nursing
51Other Subjects Allied to Medicine
52Pharmacology and Pharmacy
53Philosophy
54Physics and Astronomy
55Politics
56P.P.E. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
57Psychology
58Russian
59Social Policy
60Social Work
61Sociology
62Sports Science
63Theology and Religious Studies
64Town and Country Planning and Landscape
65Veterinary Medicine
95Haven't decided
97Other/Not found

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.unisub2

Second preferred subject at university

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: If you were to go to university, which subject would be your second choice to study?

OptionLabel
1Accounting and Finance
2Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
3Agriculture and Forestry
4American Studies
5Anatomy and Physiology
6Anthropology
7Archaeology
8Architecture
9Art and Design
10Biological Sciences
11Building
12Business Studies
13Celtic Studies
14Chemical Engineering
15Chemistry
16Civil Engineering
17Classics and Ancient History
18Communication and Media Studies
19Computer Science
20Dentistry
21Drama, Dance and Cinematics
22East and South Asian Studies
23Economics
24Education
25Electrical and Electronic Engineering
26English
27Food Science
28French
29General Engineering
30Geography & Environmental Science
31Geology
32German
33History
34History of Art, Architecture and Design
35Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism
36Iberian Languages
37Italian
38Land and Property Management
39Law
40Librarianship & Information Management
41Linguistics
42Literature
43Materials Technology
44Mathematics
45Mechanical Engineering
46Medicine
47Middle Eastern and African Studies
48Modern languages
49Music
50Nursing
51Other Subjects Allied to Medicine
52Pharmacology and Pharmacy
53Philosophy
54Physics and Astronomy
55Politics
56P.P.E. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
57Psychology
58Russian
59Social Policy
60Social Work
61Sociology
62Sports Science
63Theology and Religious Studies
64Town and Country Planning and Landscape
65Veterinary Medicine
95Haven't decided
96None/No second choice
97Other/Not found

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.unisub2o

Other subject at university, second choice

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other subject is that?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB2 = 97 (Second preferred subject at university is other)

youngadults_ip5.xpborrow

Expected loans for university

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER, IF DOES NOT EXPECT TO BORROW ANYTHING, ENTER 0.

Text: How much do you expect to borrow in total in student loans if you go to university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn

Expected earnings

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old, if you have a university degree CURSUB not equal to 97in CURSUB, how much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn1

Expected earnings if study first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old, if you had a university degree in UNISUB1 not equal to 97UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject, how much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn1dk

Expected earnings first choice, bracketed

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you have a university degree in UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)
and if XPEARN1 = DK (Expected earnings in first choice subject area not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn2

Expected earnings if study second choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: (Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old...) How much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30 if you have a university degree in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn2dk

Expected earnings second choice, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you have a university degree in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)
and if XPEARN2 = DK (Expected earnings in second choice subject area not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn3

Expected earnings without a university degree

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: ODDSQUAL = 0Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old, how much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30 if you do not have a university degree?ODDSQUAL greater than 0Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old. How much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30 if you do not have a university degree?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)

youngadults_ip5.xpearndk

Expected earnings, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you has a university degree CURSUB not equal to 97in CURSUB?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if XPEARN = DK (Expected earnings with degree not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng

Expected earnings of same gender

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: What is the average amount that you believe all 30 year old SEX = 1menSEX = 2women currently earn per year if they have a university degree in CURSUB not equal to 97CURSUBCURSUB = 97your field of study?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if CURSUB <> DK | REF (Provided current subject of study)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng1

Expected earnings of same gender, first choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Think about all current 30 year old SEX = 2womenSEX = 1men who are working full time. What is the average amount that you believe these workers currently earn per year if they have a university degree in UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng1dk

Expected earnings, same gender, first choice, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think fairly represents the annual earnings of a 30 year old SEX = 2womanSEX = 1man with a university degree in UNISUB1 less than 95UNISUB1UNISUB1 = 97your preferred subject?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB1 <> DK | REF | 95 (First preferred subject given)
and if XPEARNG1 = DK (Expected earnings in first choice subject area not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng2

Expected earnings of same gender, second choice

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: What is the average amount that you believe all 30 year old SEX = 2womenSEX = 1men currently earn per year if they have a university degree in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng2dk

Expected earnings, same gender, second choice, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think fairly represents the annual earnings of a 30 year old SEX = 2womanSEX = 1man with a university degree in UNISUB2 less than 95UNISUB2UNISUB2 = 97your second preferred subject?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if UNISUB2 <> DK | REF | 95 | 96 (Second preferred subject given)
and if XPEARNG2 = DK (Expected earnings in first choice subject area not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng3

Expected earnings of same gender, no degree

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: What is the average amount that you believe all 30 year old SEX = 2womenSEX = 1men currently earn per year if they do not have a university degree?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)

youngadults_ip5.xpearng3dk

Expected earnings, same gender, no degree, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think fairly represents the annual earnings of a 30 year old SEX = 2womanSEX = 1man without a university degree?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if XPEARNG3 = DK (Expected earnings without a university degree not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearngdk

Expected earnings, same gender, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which if these do you think fairly represents the annual earnings of a 30 year old SEX = 1manSEX = 2woman with a university degree in CURSUB not equal to 97CURSUBCURSUB = 97your field of study?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if CURSUB <> DK | REF (Provided current subject of study)
and if XPEARNG = DK (Expected earnings with degree, same gender not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearngnd

Expected earnings of same gender, no degree

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: What is the average amount that you believe all 30 year old SEX = 1menSEX = 2women currently earn per year if they do not have a university degree?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.xpearngnddk

Expected earnings same gender, no degree, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think fairly represents the annual earnings of a 30 year old SEX = 1manSEX = 2woman without a university degree?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if XPEARNGND = DK (Expected earnings without degree, same gender not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearnnd

Expected earnings without a university degree

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: (Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old...) how much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30 if you had not gone to university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)

youngadults_ip5.xpearnnddk

Expected earnings, no degree, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you had not gone to university?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 5 (Studying at university)
and if XPEARNND = DK (Expected earnings without a degree not known)

youngadults_ip5.xpearnu

Expected earnings if study

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT

Text: Look ahead to when you will be 30 years old and suppose that you are working then. Think about the kinds of jobs that will be available to you. Assuming that one pound today is worth the same as one pound when you are 30 years old, if you had a university degree, how much do you think you could earn per year on average at the age of 30?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if (UNISUB1 = DK | REF | 95) & (UNISUB2 = DK | REF | 95 | 96) (1st and 2nd preferred subject not given)

youngadults_ip5.xpearnudk

Expected earnings

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you have a university degree?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if (UNISUB1 = DK | REF | 95) & (UNISUB2 = DK | REF | 95 | 96) (1st and 2nd preferred subject not given)
and if XPEARNU = DK (expected earnings with degree not known)

youngadults_ip5.xptuition

Expected tuition

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER F9 FOR HELP

Text: Excluding any scholarship, grant, bursary or fee reduction scheme that you might receive, how much do you expect to pay as yearly tuition if you go to university?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)

youngadults_ip5.yafuta

Future plans

Type: text

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN VERBATIM

Text: Thinking of your own future, what would you like to be doing with your life in about ten year's time from now?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)

youngadults_ip5.yasoc00

Office code (SOC2000): job like when left

Type: string

Source: UKHLS Youth Self-Completion Questionnaire

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN JOB TITLE AND DESCRIBE FULLY THE SORT OF WORK

Text: What job would you like to do once you leave school, finish your training or finish full-time education?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if DEMOGRAPHICS.JBSTAT = 7 (Full-time student)

youngadults_ip5.ypapar

Age want to start family

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DOES NOT WANT TO HAVE CHILDREN, ENTER 0.

Text: At what age would you like to start a family?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCHUNDER16 = 0 (Not the parent of a child under 16)

youngadults_ip5.unisub1o

Other subject at university, first choice

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: What other subject is that?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if ODDSQUAL > 0 (Greater than no chance of gaining qualifications to get into university)
and if UNISUB1 = 97 (First preferred subject at university is other)

youngadults_ip5.xpearn3dk

Expected earnings without degree, brackets

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these do you think might fairly represent your yearly earnings at age 30 if you do not have a university degree?

OptionLabel
1Less than £ 10,000 per year
2£ 10,000 to £ 14,999 per year
3£ 15,000 to £ 19,999 per year
4£ 20,000 to £ 24,999 per year
5£ 25,000 to £ 29,999 per year
6£ 30,000 to £ 34,999 per year
7£ 35,000 to £ 39,999 per year
8£ 40,000 to £ 44,999 per year
9£ 45,000 to £ 49,999 per year
10£ 50,000 to £ 54,999 per year
11More than £ 55,000 per year

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if EDUCATIONALASPIRATIONS.EDTYPE = 1 | 2 | (3 & HHGRID.DVAGE >= 16 & <= 19) (Studying at school, college or FE college)
and if XPEARN3 = DK (Expected earnings without a university degree not known)

youngadults_ip5.ypamar

Age want to get married

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DOES NOT WANT TO GET MARRIED, ENTER 0.

Text: At what age do you want to get married?

Universe:
if HHGRID.DVAge > 15 & HHGRID.DVAge < 22 (aged 16 - 21)
and if HHGRID.MARSTAT = 1 (Single and never married or never in a legally recognised Civil Partnership)

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