Mainstage Variables search
Find the variables you need for your research by searching by variable name, by data file or by index term. Explore How to use the Variable Search. If you’re new to using Understanding Society our Study Overview will help you start working with the dataset. Our Main Survey User Guide and list of key variables for the analysis of individual response data may also help you.
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a2 | arf qletter.2: how many floors are there at the address? |
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a31 | locked common entrance |
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a32 | locked gates |
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a33 | security staff or gatekeeper |
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a34 | entry phone access |
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a35 | none of these |
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a36 | unable to obtain information |
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a4 | arf qletter.4: on what floor of the building is the address s main entrance? |
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a_hidp | household identifier |
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a_ivfho | Final household interview outcome |
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a_ivfio | individual interview outcome |
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a_month | Month of sample issue |
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a_pno | person number |
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absadd | absent at school in private/halls |
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abseduc | child living away at school/uni |
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absent | whether there is anyone else who normally lives here but is away at the momen |
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absflag | absent flag |
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absparnam | Absent parent identifier |
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absparno | absparno |
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abspris | Still in prison |
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absreason | reason member is absent |
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absun | confirm absent at university |
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acc1to161 | i don't want to participate in sports and leisure activities |
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acc1to1610 | public transport is infrequent or unreliable |
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acc1to1611 | can't physically access public transport that is available |
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acc1to1612 | lack of information on available public transport |
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acc1to1613 | personal safety concerns when travelling |
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acc1to1614 | spontaneous: does fitness at home/no need to go |
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acc1to162 | can't afford costs (including travel costs) |
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acc1to163 | health reasons or disability |
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