Questionnaire Module Main Survey
familynetworks_w3
Family Networks module
Questions 30
familynetworks_w3.lvrel
Living relatives
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: We now have a few questions about contact you have with family members not living here with you.
Excluding relatives who are living in this household with you at the moment, can you tell me which of these types of relatives you have alive at the moment?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mother | c_lvrel1 (c_indresp) Mother |
| 2 | Father | c_lvrel2 (c_indresp) Father |
| 3 | Son(s)/daughter(s) | c_lvrel3 (c_indresp) Son(s)/daughter(s) |
| 4 | Brothers/sisters | c_lvrel4 (c_indresp) Brothers/sisters |
| 5 | Grandchildren | c_lvrel5 (c_indresp) Grandchildren |
| 6 | Grandparents | c_lvrel6 (c_indresp) Grandparents |
| 7 | Great Grandchildren | c_lvrel7 (c_indresp) Great Grandchildren |
| 8 | Great Grandparents | c_lvrel8 (c_indresp) Great Grandparents |
| 9 | Step/adoptive mother | c_lvrel9 (c_indresp) Step/adoptive mother |
| 10 | Step/adoptive father | c_lvrel10 (c_indresp) Step/adoptive father |
| 96 | None of these | c_lvrel96 (c_indresp) None of these |
familynetworks_w3.mamostcon
Biological or step/adoptive mother most contact
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Which person do you have the most contact with, your biological mother or your step/adoptive mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biological mother |
| 2 | Step/adoptive mother |
Universe:
if LvRel = 1 & LvRel = 9 (Has both biological and step/adoptive mother)
- c_mamostcon (c_indresp) biological or step/adoptive
familynetworks_w3.pamostcon
Biological or step/adoptive father most contact
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Which person do you have the most contact with, your biological father or your step/adoptive father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biological father |
| 2 | Step/adoptive father |
Universe:
if LvRel = 2 & LvRel = 10 (Has both biological and step/adoptive father)
- c_pamostcon (c_indresp) biological or step/adoptive father most contact
familynetworks_w3.maage
Mother's age
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE MOTHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: How old is your mother?
Universe:
if LVRel = 1|9 (If biological/step-mother alive)
- c_maage (c_indresp) mother s age
familynetworks_w3.paage
Father's age
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE FATHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: How old is your father?
Universe:
if LVRel = 2|10 (If biological/step-father alive)
- c_paage (c_indresp) father s age
familynetworks_w3.nrels
Number of relations
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER
Text: How many [LVRel cat] do you have, excluding those living here at the moment?
Universe:
if LVRel = 3|4|5|6|7|8 (Has sons/daughters, brothers/sisters, grandchildren, grandparents, great-grandchildren or great-grandparents)
- c_nrels1 (c_indresp) number of relations: ...
- c_nrels2 (c_indresp) number of absent brothers or sisters
- c_nrels3 (c_indresp) number of absent grandchildren
- c_nrels4 (c_indresp) number of absent grandparents
- c_nrels5 (c_indresp) number of absent great grandchildren
- c_nrels6 (c_indresp) number of absent great grandparents
familynetworks_w3.parmar
Parents live together in same household
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do your parents live together in the same household?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (LVRel = 1 & LVRel = 2) & (LVRel <> 9 & LVRel <> 10) (If biological parents alive and does not have step-parents)
- c_parmar (c_indresp) parents live together in same household
familynetworks_w3.malone
R's mother lives alone
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS QUESTION REFERS TO BIOLOGICAL MOTHER
Text: Does your mother live alone?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if ParMar = 2 | (LvRel = 1 & NOT(LvRel = 2)) | (LVRel = 1 & (LvRel = 9 OR LVRel = 10)) (Biological parents not living together or mother alive but father not alive or has mother alive and step-mother/step-father)
- c_malone (c_indresp) r s mother lives alone
familynetworks_w3.palone
R's father lives alone
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS QUESTION REFERS TO BIOLOGICAL FATHER
Text: Does your father live alone?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if ParMar = 2 | (LvRel = 2 & NOT(LvRel = 1)) | (LVRel = 2 & (LVRel = 9 OR LvRel = 10)) (Biological parents not living together or father alive but mother not alive or has father alive and step-mother/step-father)
- c_palone (c_indresp) r s father lives alone
familynetworks_w3.ohch16
Children under 16 not living in HH
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Are any of your children living outside the household aged under 16?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, all under 16 |
| 2 | Yes, at least one under 16 |
| 3 | None under 16 |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 (If son(s)/daughter(s) alive)
- c_ohch16 (c_indresp) children under 16 not living
familynetworks_w3.seekid
How often contact child outside HH
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Can you tell me how often you visit, see or contact your child(ren) under 16 living outside the household?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | A few times a year |
| 3 | Once a month or less |
| 4 | Several times a month |
| 5 | About once a week |
| 6 | Several times a week |
| 7 | Almost everyday |
| 8 | Shared care 50/50 |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 (If son(s)/daughter(s) alive)
and if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
- c_seekid (c_indresp) how often contact child outside hh
familynetworks_w3.wekid
Child outside HH stays with R regularly
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do they stay with you for weekends or school holidays on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Regular basis |
| 2 | Irregular basis |
| 3 | Not at all |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 (If son(s)/daughter(s) alive)
and if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
and if SeeKid > 1 (If visit, see or contact child(ren) under 16 living outside the household more frequently than 'never')
- c_wekid (c_indresp) child outside hh stays with r regular
familynetworks_w3.farkid
Time taken to get to child outside HH
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if SeeKid = 1} Even though you are not in contact with your children, About how long would it take you to get to where your child(ren) under 16 live(s)? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15-30 mins |
| 3 | Between 30 mins - 1hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 (If son(s)/daughter(s) alive)
and if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
- c_farkid (c_indresp) Time taken to get to child outside HH
familynetworks_w3.relkid
Relationship with child outside HH
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How close a relationship do you have with your child(ren) under 16 living outside the household? Would you say it is...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very close |
| 2 | Quite close |
| 3 | Not very close |
| 4 | Or not close at all? |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 (If son(s)/daughter(s) alive)
and if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
- c_relkid (c_indresp) relationship with child outside hh
familynetworks_w3.masee
Frequency of seeing mother
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE MOTHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: Thinking about your mother. Can you tell me how often you see your mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 1|9 (If biological/step-mother alive)
- c_masee (c_indresp) frequency of seeing mother
familynetworks_w3.macon
Frequency of other contact with mother
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE MOTHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: And how often do you have contact by telephone, email or letter with your mother?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 1|9 (If biological/step-mother alive)
- c_macon (c_indresp) frequency of other contact with mother
familynetworks_w3.mafar
Distance to where mother lives
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE MOTHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: About how long would it take you to get to where your mother lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15-30 mins |
| 3 | Between 30 mins - 1hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if LVRel = 1|9 (If biological/step-mother alive)
- c_mafar (c_indresp) Distance to where mother lives
familynetworks_w3.pasee
Frequency of seeing father
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE FATHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: Thinking now about your father. Can you tell me how often you see your father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 2|10 (If biological/step-father alive)
- c_pasee (c_indresp) frequency of seeing father
familynetworks_w3.pacon
Frequency of other contact with father
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE FATHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: And how often do you have contact by telephone, email or letter with your father?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 2|10 (If biological/step-father alive)
- c_pacon (c_indresp) frequency of other contact with father
familynetworks_w3.pafar
Distance to where Father lives
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND STEP/ADOPTIVE FATHER, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: About how long would it take you to get to where your father lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15-30 mins |
| 3 | Between 30 mins - 1hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if LVRel = 2|10 (If biological/step-father alive)
and if ParMar <> 1 (Mother and father do not live together)
- c_pafar (c_indresp) Distance to where Father lives
familynetworks_w3.paaid
Help given to parents
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of these things for your {if (LVRel = 1 | LVRel = 2) & NOT(LVRel = 1 & LVRel 2)} parent / {if LVRel = 1 & LVRel = 2} parents?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving them lifts in your car (if you have one) | c_paaid1 (c_indresp) Giving them lifts in your car (if you have one) |
| 2 | Shopping for them | c_paaid2 (c_indresp) Shopping for them |
| 3 | Providing or cooking meals | c_paaid3 (c_indresp) Providing or cooking meals |
| 4 | Helping with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing | c_paaid4 (c_indresp) Helping with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing |
| 5 | Washing, ironing or cleaning | c_paaid5 (c_indresp) Washing, ironing or cleaning |
| 6 | Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters | c_paaid6 (c_indresp) Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters |
| 7 | Decorating, gardening or house repairs | c_paaid7 (c_indresp) Decorating, gardening or house repairs |
| 8 | Financial help | c_paaid8 (c_indresp) Financial help |
| 97 | Anything else | c_paaid97 (c_indresp) Anything else |
| 96 | None of these | c_paaid96 (c_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if LVRel = 1 | LVRel = 2 | LVRel = 9 | LVRel = 10 (Biological/step-mother or father alive)
familynetworks_w3.paidu
Help received from parents
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: And do you regularly or frequently receive any of these things from your {if (LVRel = 1 | LVRel = 2) & NOT(LVRel = 1 & LVRel 2)} parent / {if LVRel = 1 & LVRel = 2} parents?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting a lift in their car (if they have one) | c_paidu1 (c_indresp) Getting a lift in their car (if they have one) |
| 2 | Shopping for you | c_paidu2 (c_indresp) Shopping for you |
| 3 | Providing or cooking meals | c_paidu3 (c_indresp) Providing or cooking meals |
| 4 | Looking after your children | c_paidu4 (c_indresp) Looking after your children |
| 5 | Washing, ironing or cleaning | c_paidu5 (c_indresp) Washing, ironing or cleaning |
| 6 | Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters | c_paidu6 (c_indresp) Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters |
| 7 | Decorating, gardening or house repairs | c_paidu7 (c_indresp) Decorating, gardening or house repairs |
| 8 | Financial help | c_paidu8 (c_indresp) Financial help |
| 97 | Anything else | c_paidu97 (c_indresp) Anything else |
| 96 | None of these | c_paidu96 (c_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if LVRel = 1 | LVRel = 2 | LVRel = 9 | LVRel = 10 (Biological/step-mother or father alive)
familynetworks_w3.chsee
Frequency of seeing children over 16
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Thinking now about your children aged 16 or over. If you have more than one son or daughter aged 16 or over not living with you please think about the one you have the most contact with. Can you tell me how often you see your son/daughter?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 & OHCH16 > 1 (If has son(s)/daughter(s) aged over 16 outside household)
- c_chsee (c_indresp) frequency of seeing child(ren)
familynetworks_w3.chcon
Frequency of other contact with child(ren) over 16
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE SON/DAUGHTER AGED 16 OR OVER NOT LIVING HERE, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: And how often do you have contact by telephone, email or letter with your son/daughter (aged 16 or over)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daily |
| 2 | At least once per week |
| 3 | At least once per month |
| 4 | Several times per year |
| 5 | Less often |
| 6 | Never |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 & OHCH16 > 1 (If has son(s)/daughter(s) aged over 16 outside household)
- c_chcon (c_indresp) frequency of other contact with children
familynetworks_w3.chfar
Distance to where child(ren) live(s)
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE SON/DAUGHTER AGED 16 OR OVER NOT LIVING HERE, QUESTION REFERS TO THE ONE RESPONDENT HAS THE MOST CONTACT WITH.
Text: About how long would it take you to get to where your son/daughter (aged 16 or over) lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 15 minutes |
| 2 | Between 15-30 mins |
| 3 | Between 30 mins - 1hour |
| 4 | Between 1 and 2 hours |
| 5 | More than 2 hours |
| 6 | Lives/works abroad |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 & OHCH16 > 1 (If has son(s)/daughter(s) aged over 16 outside household)
- c_chfar (c_indresp) Distance to where child(ren) live(s)
familynetworks_w3.chaid
Help given to children
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE INCLUDE AID GIVEN TO ANY/ALL CHILDREN
Text: Nowadays, do you regularly or frequently do any of these things for your children aged 16 or older who are not living here?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving them lifts in your car (if you have one) | c_chaid1 (c_indresp) Giving them lifts in your car (if you have one) |
| 2 | Shopping for them | c_chaid2 (c_indresp) Shopping for them |
| 3 | Providing or cooking meals | c_chaid3 (c_indresp) Providing or cooking meals |
| 4 | Looking after their children | c_chaid4 (c_indresp) Looking after their children |
| 5 | Washing, ironing or cleaning | c_chaid5 (c_indresp) Washing, ironing or cleaning |
| 6 | Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters | c_chaid6 (c_indresp) Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters |
| 7 | Decorating, gardening or house repairs | c_chaid7 (c_indresp) Decorating, gardening or house repairs |
| 8 | Financial help | c_chaid8 (c_indresp) Financial help |
| 97 | Anything else | c_chaid97 (c_indresp) Anything else |
| 96 | None of these | c_chaid96 (c_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 & OHCH16 > 1 (If has son(s)/daughter(s) aged over 16 outside household)
familynetworks_w3.caidu
Help received from children
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE INCLUDE AID RECEIVED BY ANY/ALL CHILDREN
Text: And do you regularly or frequently receive any of these things from your children aged 16 or older not living here?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting lifts in their car (if they have one) | c_caidu1 (c_indresp) Getting lifts in their car (if they have one) |
| 2 | Shopping for you | c_caidu2 (c_indresp) Shopping for you |
| 3 | Providing or cooking meals | c_caidu3 (c_indresp) Providing or cooking meals |
| 4 | Help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing | c_caidu4 (c_indresp) Help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing |
| 5 | Washing, ironing or cleaning | c_caidu5 (c_indresp) Washing, ironing or cleaning |
| 6 | Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters | c_caidu6 (c_indresp) Dealing with personal affairs e.g. paying bills, writing letters |
| 7 | Decorating, gardening or house repairs | c_caidu7 (c_indresp) Decorating, gardening or house repairs |
| 8 | Financial help | c_caidu8 (c_indresp) Financial help |
| 97 | Anything else | c_caidu97 (c_indresp) Anything else |
| 96 | None of these | c_caidu96 (c_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if LVRel = 3 & OHCH16 > 1 (If has son(s)/daughter(s) aged over 16 outside household)
familynetworks_w3.kidspt
Send or give money for Child Support
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Thinking about your children aged under 16 who are not living with you here, do you send or give money for child support?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
- c_kidspt (c_indresp) send or give money for child support
familynetworks_w3.ftexv
Amount of last Child Support payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £
Text: About how much did you send or give for child support last time you gave money?
Universe:
if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
and if KidSpt = 1 (If sends or gives money for child support)
- c_ftexv (c_indresp) amount of last child support payment
familynetworks_w3.ftexw
Frequency of Child Support payment
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: How often do you give this money?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Weekly |
| 2 | Fortnightly |
| 3 | Monthly |
| 4 | Yearly |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if OHCH16 = 1|2 (If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household)
and if KidSpt = 1 (If sends or gives money for child support)
and if KidSpt = 1 & FTEXV > 0 (If sends or gives money for child support and has given last Child support payment amount)
- c_ftexw (c_indresp) frequency of child support payment
