Questionnaire Module Main Survey
caring_w1
Caring module
Questions 9
caring_w1.caring
Time at start of caring module
Type: time
- a_caring_tm (a_indresp) start time for caring module (seconds)
caring_w1.aidhh
Cares for sick/disabled/elderly in household
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to (for example, a sick, disabled or elderly relative/husband/wife/friend etc)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (HHGRID.HHSIZE - Number of absent hhold members) > 1 (More than one person in the household)
- a_aidhh (a_indresp) cares for handicapped/other in household
caring_w1.aidhua
PNO of (person) cared for
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID
Text: Who do you look after?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resp. aids person number 1 | a_aidhua1 (a_indresp) Person number 1 Resp. aids person number 1 |
| 2 | Resp. aids person number 2 | a_aidhua2 (a_indresp) Person number 2 Resp. aids person number 2 |
| 3 | Resp. aids person number 3 | a_aidhua3 (a_indresp) Person number 3 Resp. aids person number 3 |
| 4 | Resp. aids person number 4 | a_aidhua4 (a_indresp) Person number 4 Resp. aids person number 4 |
| 5 | Resp. aids person number 5 | a_aidhua5 (a_indresp) Person number 5 Resp. aids person number 5 |
| 6 | Resp. aids person number 6 | a_aidhua6 (a_indresp) Person number 6 Resp. aids person number 6 |
| 7 | Resp. aids person number 7 | a_aidhua7 (a_indresp) Person number 7 Resp. aids person number 7 |
| 8 | Resp. aids person number 8 | a_aidhua8 (a_indresp) Person number 8 Resp. aids person number 8 |
| 9 | Resp. aids person number 9 | a_aidhua9 (a_indresp) Person number 9 Resp. aids person number 9 |
| 10 | Resp. aids person number 10 | a_aidhua10 (a_indresp) Person number 10 Resp. aids person number 10 |
| 11 | Resp. aids person number 11 | a_aidhua11 (a_indresp) Person number 11 Resp. aids person number 11 |
| 12 | Resp. aids person number 12 | a_aidhua12 (a_indresp) Person number 12 Resp. aids person number 12 |
| 13 | Resp. aids person number 13 | a_aidhua13 (a_indresp) Person number 13 Resp. aids person number 13 |
| 14 | Resp. aids person number 14 | a_aidhua14 (a_indresp) Person number 14 Resp. aids person number 14 |
| 15 | Resp. aids person number 15 | a_aidhua15 (a_indresp) Person number 15 Resp. aids person number 15 |
| 16 | Resp. aids person number 16 | a_aidhua16 (a_indresp) Person number 16 Resp. aids person number 16 |
Universe:
if (HHGRID.HHSIZE - Number of absent hhold members) > 1 (More than one person in the household)
and if AidHH = 1 (Resp cares for someone in the household)
caring_w1.aidxhh
Non-residents cared for
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE HELP PROVIDED IN COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT
Text: Do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly person not living with you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- a_aidxhh (a_indresp) non-residents cared for
caring_w1.naidxhh
Number of non-residents cared for
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Text: How many people do you care for?
Universe:
if AidXHH = 1 (Non-resident cared for)
- a_naidxhh (a_indresp) number of non-residents cared for
caring_w1.aidhu1
Caring: relation to 1st non-res dependent
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE RELATIONSHIP OF FIRST PERSON MENTIONED TO RESPONDENT
Text: Who is the first person that you look after or help? (What is their relationship to you?)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parent/parent-in-law |
| 2 | Grandparent |
| 3 | Aunt/uncle |
| 4 | Other relative |
| 5 | Friend or neighbour |
| 6 | Client(s) of voluntary organisation |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if AidXHH = 1 (Non-resident cared for)
- a_aidhu1 (a_indresp) caring: relation to 1st non-res dependent
caring_w1.aidhu2
Caring: relation to 2nd non-res dependent
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE RELATIONSHIP OF SECOND PERSON MENTIONED TO RESPONDENT
Text: Who is the second person that you look after or help? (What is their relationship to you?)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parent/parent-in-law |
| 2 | Grandparent |
| 3 | Aunt/uncle |
| 4 | Other relative |
| 5 | Friend or neighbour |
| 6 | Client(s) of voluntary organisation |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if AidXHH = 1 (Non-resident cared for)
and if NAidXHH>1 (More than one non-resident cared for)
- a_aidhu2 (a_indresp) caring: relation to 2nd non-res dependent
caring_w1.aidhrs
Hours per week spent caring
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF IT VARIES PROBE WHETHER USUALLY UNDER OR OVER 20 HOURS A WEEK
Text: Now thinking about everyone who you look after or provide help for both those living with you and not living with you - in total, how many hours do you spend each week looking after or helping (him/her/them)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 - 4 hours per week |
| 2 | 5 - 9 hours per week |
| 3 | 10 - 19 hours per week |
| 4 | 20 - 34 hours per week |
| 5 | 35 - 49 hours per week |
| 6 | 50 - 99 hours per week |
| 7 | 100 or more hours per week/continuous care |
| 8 | Varies under 20 hours |
| 9 | Varies 20 hours or more |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if AidXHH = 1 OR AidHH = 1 (Non-resident or someone in household cared for)
- a_aidhrs (a_indresp) hours per week spent caring
caring_w1.aideft
Caring prevents paid employment
Type: choice
Source: FACs
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Thinking about everyone who lives with you that you look after or provide help for - does this extra work looking after [NAME(S)] prevent you from doing a paid job or as much paid work as you might like to do? Would you say you are...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unable to work at all |
| 2 | Unable to do as much paid work as you might |
| 3 | Or this doesn't prevent you from working? |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.JBSTAT <> 4 AND AIDHH = 1 (Job status is not retired and cares for someone in household)
- a_aideft (a_indresp) caring prevents paid employment



