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Non-Resident Children Module

Questions 62

nonreschild_w15.nrid2

Non-resident children identifier

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

nonreschild_w15.totalnrca

N non-resident children under 16

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

nonreschild_w15.pwcseparatey

Years since separated from child's parent

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEARS

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4] // Relationship confirmed

nonreschild_w15.seekidfreq

Frequency sees child

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF CONTACT IS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, CODE FORTNIGHTLY

Text: How often do you usually see [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]?

OptionLabel
1Never
2A few times a year
3Once a month or less
4Several times a month
9Fortnightly
5About once a week
6Several times a week
7Almost everyday

nonreschild_w15.pwcparnam

Other parent code

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: RECORD MOTHER/FATHER CODE.

RECORD WHICH CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME MOTHER/FATHER, USING CODES TO INDICATE WHICH CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME PARENT RATHER THAN RECORDING ACTUAL NAMES

SO, START WITH THE FIRST CHILD IN YOUR LIST AND CODE THEIR PARENT AS '1', AND CHECK WHICH OTHER CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME PARENT AND ALSO CODE THEM AS '1'.

THEN FOR RESPONDENT'S SECOND EX-PARTNER CODE ALL THE CHILDREN THAT THEY HAD TOGETHER AS CODE '2', AND SO ON.

Text: I'd like to ask some questions about each person with whom you've had children. So that I don't ask the same set of questions twice, I need to record which children you had with each of your partners. We don't need your partner's name, but we'll use a code to identify which children have the same parent.

Universe:
if [EXSAMEPWC = 2 & ((childsummary_w15.chnamefin <>DK|REF) | (childsummary_w15.chdobyfin <>DK|REF) | (childsummary_w15.chsexfin<>DK|REF))] // If children have different absent parents and more than two children are identified

nonreschild_w15.staykidnr

Frequency of overnight stays with respondent

Type: Number

Source: HILDA Adapted

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

IF RESPONDENT REFERS TO WEEKS RATHER THAN NIGHTS, CALCULATE NUMBER OF NIGHTS AND ENTER HERE.
IF OVERNIGHT CONTACT IS SPARSE, GET AN ESTIMATE FOR 3, 6 OR 12 MONTH PERIOD.

Text: About how many nights each week, fortnight or month does [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] usually stay overnight with you?

Universe:
if [SEEKIDFREQ > 1] // If visit, see or contact child(ren) under 16 living outside the household more frequently than 'never'

nonreschild_w15.rlengthnr

Length of relationship with NRP

Type: Number

Source: DWP

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER THEN CODE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT

IF RELATIONSHIP WAS LESS THAN 1 WEEK, ENTER '0' IN THE FIRST BOX AND CODE 'WEEKS'

Text: At the time your relationship with [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father ended, how long had you been in a relationship with them?

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple

nonreschild_w15.nrpagenr

Age of NRP at last birthday

Type: Number

Source: DWP

Interviewer Instruction: AN APPROXIMATE ANSWER IS ACCEPTABLE (ENTER AGE IN YEARS)

Text: What was [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father's age last birthday?

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.pwcseparatem

Months since separated from child's parent

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTHS

Text: How long ago did you and [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father separate?

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4] // Relationship confirmed

nonreschild_w15.ftexvnr

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 [(TOTALNRCA > 0) & (any RELTOPWC <> 6)] // If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household AND other parent isn't deceased
And if [KidSpt = 1] // If sends or gives money for child support

nonreschild_w15.cplmpnrc

How decisions are made in non-resident child's life

Type: choice

Source: DWP (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

IF RESPONDENT SAYS THAT DECISIONS ARE MADE ENTIRELY BY THEM, CODE AS 'MAINLY BY YOU'

Text: When important decisions, such as relating to education or health, have to be made in [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s life, would you say that decisions are made...

OptionLabel
1...mainly by you
2mainly by other parent
3do you and other parent have a roughly equal say,
4or, does it depend on the decision

Universe:
if [NRCLIVES = 1] // Child lives with other parent

nonreschild_w15.relexnr

Relationship with ex-partner

Type: choice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How would you describe your relationship with him/her these days? Is it...

OptionLabel
1...very friendly
2...quite friendly
3...not very friendly
4...very unfriendly
5...mixed - sometimes friendly, sometimes unfriendly?
6SPONTANEOUS: Never see them

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcwhynr

NR what support services accessed for

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: What did you seek support for?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Financial support for myselfo_cmsvcwhynr1 (o_nonresch2) Financial support for myself
2Financial support for my child(ren)o_cmsvcwhynr2 (o_nonresch2) Financial support for my child(ren)
3Mediation or relationship support o_cmsvcwhynr3 (o_nonresch2) Mediation or relationship support
4Child contact and/or living arrangementso_cmsvcwhynr4 (o_nonresch2) Child contact and/or living arrangements
5Domestic violence and abuseo_cmsvcwhynr5 (o_nonresch2) Domestic violence and abuse
6Child protection concernso_cmsvcwhynr6 (o_nonresch2) Child protection concerns
7Counselling or mental healtho_cmsvcwhynr7 (o_nonresch2) Counselling or mental health
8Other medical support o_cmsvcwhynr8 (o_nonresch2) Other medical support
9Divorce/separation o_cmsvcwhynr9 (o_nonresch2) Divorce/separation
10Housing o_cmsvcwhynr10 (o_nonresch2) Housing
11Support for children/young peopleo_cmsvcwhynr11 (o_nonresch2) Support for children/young people
12Drug or alcohol addiction o_cmsvcwhynr12 (o_nonresch2) Drug or alcohol addiction
97Othero_cmsvcwhynr97 (o_nonresch2) Other

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple
And if [CMSVCUSENR = 1] // Sought help from a support service

nonreschild_w15.cmservtypenr

NR type of support service

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which type of support service provider did you use?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
21Child Maintenance Service/ Child Support Agencyo_cmservtypenr21 (o_nonresch2) Child Maintenance Service/ Child Support Agency
14National Family Mediation/ Local mediation providero_cmservtypenr14 (o_nonresch2) National Family Mediation/ Local mediation provider
22Family courtso_cmservtypenr22 (o_nonresch2) Family courts
23Solicitor/Lawyero_cmservtypenr23 (o_nonresch2) Solicitor/Lawyer
37Children’s services/social serviceso_cmservtypenr37 (o_nonresch2) Children's services/social services
4Cafcasso_cmservtypenr4 (o_nonresch2) Cafcass
35Police o_cmservtypenr35 (o_nonresch2) Police
20Women’s Aido_cmservtypenr20 (o_nonresch2) Women's Aid
13National Domestic Violence Helplineo_cmservtypenr13 (o_nonresch2) National Domestic Violence Helpline
24Other Domestic violence and abuse support (e.g. women’s refuge, local charity)o_cmservtypenr24 (o_nonresch2) Other Domestic violence and abuse support (e.g. women's refuge, local charity)
45Religious institutionso_cmservtypenr45 (o_nonresch2) Religious institutions
25Other relationship support (e.g. Resolution, One Plus One, Marriage Care)o_cmservtypenr25 (o_nonresch2) Other relationship support (e.g. Resolution, One Plus One, Marriage Care)
26Separation and single family support (e.g. Centre for Separated Families, Family Lives, Families Need Fathers, Gingerbread, Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships)o_cmservtypenr26 (o_nonresch2) Separation and single family support (e.g. Centre for Separated Families, Family
27Counselling or mental health support (NHS/public/private/through work/Mind)o_cmservtypenr27 (o_nonresch2) Counselling or mental health support (NHS/public/private/through work/Mind)
28Other medical support (GP/NHS service/Health Visitor/private)o_cmservtypenr28 (o_nonresch2) Other medical support (GP/NHS service/Health Visitor/private)
29Housing (Shelter, Citizens advice, other)o_cmservtypenr29 (o_nonresch2) Housing (Shelter, Citizens advice, other)
30Financial (Citizens advice, Money Advice Service)o_cmservtypenr30 (o_nonresch2) Financial (Citizens advice, Money Advice Service)
31Support for children/young people (e.g. Family Centre, CAMHS)o_cmservtypenr31 (o_nonresch2) Support for children/young people (e.g. Family Centre, CAMHS)
32Support for drug, alcohol, anger management o_cmservtypenr32 (o_nonresch2) Support for drug, alcohol, anger management
33Other children’s charities (e.g. Barnardo’s, Action for Children, 4Children)o_cmservtypenr33 (o_nonresch2) Other children's charities (e.g. Barnardo's, Action for Children, 4Children)
97Othero_cmservtypenr97 (o_nonresch2) Other

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple
And if [CMSVCUSENR = 1] // Sought help from a support service

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcformnr

NR involvement of formal services

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Although you didn’t seek help {if CMSVCUSENR = 2}, did Did {if CMSVCUSENR = 1} you have the involvement of any of the following formal services as a result of ending this relationship?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Child Maintenance Service {if CMSERVTYPENR <> 21}o_cmsvcformnr1 (o_nonresch2) Child Maintenance Service
2Family Courts {if CMSERVTYPENR <> 22}o_cmsvcformnr2 (o_nonresch2) Family Courts
3Children’s services/ social services {if CMSERVTYPENR <> 37}o_cmsvcformnr3 (o_nonresch2) Children's services/ social services
4Cafcass {if CMSERVTYPENR <> 4}o_cmsvcformnr4 (o_nonresch2) Cafcass
5Police {if CMSERVTYPENR <> 35}o_cmsvcformnr5 (o_nonresch2) Police
6Criminal courts o_cmsvcformnr6 (o_nonresch2) Criminal courts
97Other o_cmsvcformnr97 (o_nonresch2) Other
96None of theseo_cmsvcformnr96 (o_nonresch2) None of these

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple

nonreschild_w15.rpchldnr

NRP has other natural children

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS MEANT TO INDICATE WHETHER THE ABSENT PARENT HAS ANY NATURAL CHILDREN WITH SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE RESPONDENT

Text: Does [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father have any other natural children of his/her own?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent

nonreschild_w15.farkidnr

Time taken to get to child outside HH

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you are not in contact with [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN], about {if SEEKIDFREQ = 1 & SEEKIDNRC2 = 8} About {if SEEKIDFREQ <> 1 | SEEKIDNRC2 <> 8} how long would it take you to get to where [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] lives? Think of the time it usually takes door to door.

OptionLabel
1Less than 15 minutes
2Between 15 and 30 minutes
3Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
4Between 1 and 2 hours
5More than 2 hours
6SPONTANEOUS Lives/works abroad

nonreschild_w15.kidsptnr

Send or give money for Child Support

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Thinking about your children aged under 16 who are not living with you, do you send or give money for child support?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [(TOTALNRCA > 0) & (any RELTOPWC <> 6)] // If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household AND other parent isn't deceased

nonreschild_w15.nrclives

Non-res child mostly lives with

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Who does [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] currently live with (for most of the time)?

OptionLabel
1A parent
2Grandparent
3Other relative
4In care
5Other

nonreschild_w15.nrcpsex

NRP Sex

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent male or female?

OptionLabel
1Male
2Female

Universe:
if [NRCLIVES = 1] // Child lives with other parent

nonreschild_w15.livedwithnrc

Child ever lived with Respondent

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Has [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] ever lived with you (for most of the time)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

nonreschild_w15.sharcarenr

Shared care arrangement

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Do you have a shared care or 50/50 care arrangement?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [(SEEKIDFREQ = 5|6|7|9) & (NRCLIVES <> 4)] // If R sees child at least fortnightly and child not in care

nonreschild_w15.nrcptel1

Parent of non-resident child telephone 1

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is their telephone number?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.mthslwc

Months since Respondent lived with child

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Text: How long is it since you lived at the same address as [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]?

Universe:
if [LIVEDWITHNRC = 1] // Child has ever lived with Respondent

nonreschild_w15.nrcptel2

Parent of non-resident child telephone 2

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Do they have an alternative contact number?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing
And if [NRCPTEL1 <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent of non-resident child telephone 1 not missing

nonreschild_w15.recon2nr

Frequency sees ex-partner updated

Type: choice

Source: FACS

Text: How often do you usually see [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father?

OptionLabel
1At least once a day
8Several times a week
9Once or twice a week
3At least once per fortnight
4At least once per month
5At least once per year
6Less often
7Never

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcwhyothnr

NR other support service

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What other support did you seek?

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple
And if [CMSVCUSENR = 1] // Sought help from a support service
And if [CMSVCWHYNR = 97] // Other support service

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcformothnr

NR Other formal services involvement

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What formal service was that?

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple
And if [CMSVCFORMNR = 97] // Other formal service

nonreschild_w15.nrcptitle

Parent of non-resident child title

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent's name and title?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.nrcptadd1

Parent of non-resident child address line 1

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: And what is [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent's address?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcpemail

Parent of non-resident child email

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can we please have an email address for [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent? If there is no e-mail, just leave blank.

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcpemail2

Parent of non-resident child email second

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Please re-enter [NRCPFNAME]'s {if NRCPFNAME <> MIS} the other parent's {if NRCPFNAME = MIS} e-mail address.

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing
And if [Nrcpemail <> DK/REF/MIS] // Has provided an e-mail address

nonreschild_w15.nrcpreason

Reasons Parent of non-resident child not given

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What were the reasons for whether or not you gave [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent's contact details?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(Nrcpsname = DK|REF|MIS)|(Nrcptadd1 = DK|REF|MIS & NrcpEMAIL = DK|REF|MIS & Nrcptel1 = DK|REF|MIS )] // Parent surname DK, refused, or missing or Address DK, refused, or missing AND Email DK, refused, or missing AND Telephone DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcconprob

Non resident contact problems

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What, if any, possible difficulties or problems might come up with us using the details to contact [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcptadd1 = DK|REF|MIS & NrcpEMAIL = DK|REF|MIS & Nrcptel1 =DK|REF|MIS] // If address DK, refused, or missing AND e-mail DK, refused, or missing AND Telephone number DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.exsamepwc

All children in hh have same other biological/adoptive/step parent

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Thinking about your children under 16 whose other parent does not live in this household, is the mother/father of all your children the same person?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [ALLNRCARCOPNR > 1] // R has more than one biological/adopted/step child under 16 outside of household

nonreschild_w15.seekidnrc2

How often remote contact child outside HH

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Even though you never see them, how {if SEEKIDFREQ = 1} How {if SEEKIDFREQ <> 1} often do you have contact through letters or cards, phone or video calls, emails and messaging, via social media or through gaming, with [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Several times a day
2Dailyo_seekidnrc2 (o_nonresch2) How often remote contact child outside HH
3Several times per week
4At least once per week
5Several times per month
6At least once per month
7Less often
8Never

nonreschild_w15.wekidnr

Child outside HH stays with R regularly

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] stay with you for weekends or school holidays on a regular basis, an irregular basis, or not at all?

OptionLabel
1Regular basis
2Irregular basis
3Not at all

Universe:
if [SEEKIDFREQ > 1] // If visit, see or contact child(ren) under 16 living outside the household more frequently than 'never'

nonreschild_w15.staykidwnr

Period of overnight stays

Type: choice

Source: HILDA Adapted

Text: What period does that cover?

OptionLabel
1Week
2Fortnight
34 Weeks/Calendar month
43 months
56 months
6Year

Universe:
if [SEEKIDFREQ > 1] // If visit, see or contact child(ren) under 16 living outside the household more frequently than 'never'
And if [STAYKIDNR > 0 & STAYKIDNR <> DK|REF|MIS] // Number of overnight stays provided

nonreschild_w15.othphhgmis

Non-resident child's other parent in hh

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can I just check, does the mother/father of [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN] live here with you? If so, who is it?

OptionLabel
0Not resident here
1[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1]
2[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2]
3[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3]
4[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4]
5[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5]
6[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6]
7[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7]
8[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8]
9[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 9]
10[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10]
11[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11]
12[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12]
13[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13]
14[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14]
15[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15]
16[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16]

nonreschild_w15.reltopwc

Relationship to child's mother/father

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which of these best describes your relationship to [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father?

OptionLabel
9Currently in relationship/married but not living together
8Currently married but not in a relationship and not living together
2Previously married, now separated/divorced
3Previously lived together, now separated
4Previously in a relationship but didn't live together
5Never in a relationship/just friends
6Deceased

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0] // If other parent not in HH

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcusenr

NR Accessed support services

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: Have you sought help from any support services for issues you may have as a result of ending this relationship?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple

nonreschild_w15.cmsvcconnr

NR Consider using support service

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: Is seeking help from a support service something that you would consider doing now or in the future?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple
And if [CMSVCUSENR = 2] // Not sought help from support service

nonreschild_w15.rnrprenr

If NRP is now a couple

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: Is [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father currently living with someone as a couple?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent
And if [NRPAGENR > 15] // If resident parent is older than age 15

nonreschild_w15.rnrpmanr

Non-resident parent is currently married

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: Is [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s mother/father currently married?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent
And if [NRPAGENR > 15] // If resident parent is older than age 15
And if [RNRPRENR = 1] // If resident parent is currently living as a couple

nonreschild_w15.rpchldlvnr

NRP lives with other natural children

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Are these natural children currently living with him/her?

OptionLabel
1Yes, all of them
2Yes, some of them
3No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent
And if [RPCHLDNR = 1] // If resident parent has other natural children

nonreschild_w15.rothchldnr

NRP has other children living with them

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: Are any other children living with him/her?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent

nonreschild_w15.exjobnr

Employment of resident parent

Type: choice

Source: DWP

Text: And if you know, can you tell me which of these  best describes his/her current employment situation?

OptionLabel
1Self-employed
2Working 30 or more hours per week
3Working 16 hours or more per week but fewer than 30 hours
4Working fewer than 16 hours per week
5Unemployed
6Retired
7On maternity/paternity leave
8Looking after family or home
9Full-time student
10Long-term sick or disabled
11On a government training scheme
12Unpaid worker in a family business
97Doing something else

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(RELTOPWC <> 6|9) & RECON2NR <> 7] // If resp and resident parent are not currently a couple and resp sees resident parent

nonreschild_w15.ftexwnr

Frequency of Child Support payment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: How often do you give this money?

OptionLabel
1Weekly
2Fortnightly
3Monthly
4Yearly
97Other

Universe:
if [(TOTALNRCA > 0) & (any RELTOPWC <> 6)] // If has any children aged under 16 not living in the household AND other parent isn't deceased
And if [KidSpt = 1] // If sends or gives money for child support

nonreschild_w15.nrcparreq1

Asking for details of other parent of non-resident child

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Understanding more about the people who affect your and your children's lives is very important to us. To fully understand a child's development, it is very important to have information from both parents. We would be interested in contacting the other parent of your child as part of this study to ask them to complete a survey about the time they spend together, their health and living arrangements.

It's really important to include both parents in research about children because it helps us understand their development. Different parents might have different thoughts and experiences with their child. All views are important.

All of your survey answers are completely confidential and we would not pass on any information that you tell us to them, only that they are invited because you are part of Understanding Society.

In giving these details you are not committing them to take part. All participation is entirely voluntary and they could choose whether or not to take part. Please make sure you have their permission to give us information about them.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And if [Loop = 1] // First loop

nonreschild_w15.parletter

Parent letter

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: We appreciate not everyone is comfortable sharing other's contact details or may not have the opportunity to check with them right now. Instead can we send you a letter that you can pass along to [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent which contains information about their possible participation in our short survey so that they can decide?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [(Nrcpsname = DK|REF|MIS)|(Nrcptadd1 = DK|REF|MIS & NrcpEMAIL = DK|REF|MIS & Nrcptel1 = DK|REF|MIS )] // Parent surname DK, refused, or missing or Address DK, refused, or missing AND Email DK, refused, or missing AND Telephone DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcpresp

Likelihood parent of non-resident child response

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How likely do you think [CHILDSUMMARY.CHNAMEFIN]'s other parent would be to agree to participate in this study if we were to contact them? Would you say...

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Quite likely
3Not very likely
4Not likely at all
5or Not sure?

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.allnrcarcopnr

N Non-resident other parents

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

nonreschild_w15.yrslwc

Years since Respondent lived with child

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [LIVEDWITHNRC = 1] // Child has ever lived with Respondent

nonreschild_w15.opnrid

Other parent non-resident children identifier

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

nonreschild_w15.nrcpfname

Parent of non-resident child forename

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.nrcpsname

Parent of non-resident child surname

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'

nonreschild_w15.nrcptadd2

Parent of non-resident child address line 2

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcpttown

Parent of non-resident child town

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcptcnty

Parent of non-resident child county

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.nrcptcode

Parent of non-resident child postcode

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [PARCONEX = 1] // Eligible for details of other parent of non-resident child questions
And If ((Loop = 1) | (Loop = 2 & (ALLNRCARCOPNR = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2)) | (PWCPARNAM Is Not The Same As Any Previous Loop)) // First loop OR second loop with two children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [Nrcpsname <> DK|REF|MIS] // Parent surname not DK, refused, or missing

nonreschild_w15.rlgthunr

Length of relationship with resident parent: Units

Type: choice

Source: DWP

OptionLabel
1Years
2Months
3Weeks

Universe:
if [OTHPHHGMIS = 0 & RELTOPWC <> 6 &(loop = 1 | (loop = 2 & TOTALNRCA = 2 & EXSAMEPWC = 2) |(PWCPARNAM is not the same as any previous loop))] // Other parent not in HH AND is not deceased AND first loop OR second loop with two non-res children with different parents OR 'other parent' is not the same as any previous 'other parent'
And if [RELTOPWC = 2|3|4|8] // If respondent and resident parent are not currently a couple

nonreschild_w15.parconex

Contact questions eligibility

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

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