Questionnaire Module Main Survey
proxy_w1
Proxy Questionnaire
Questions 64
proxy_w1.proxy
Time at start of proxy interview
Type: time
- a_proxy_tm (a_indresp) start time for proxy module (seconds)
proxy_w1.iproxy
Able to do a proxy
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | proxy |
| 2 | unproductive |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
proxy_w1.istrtdat
Interview start date
Type: date
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
proxy_w1.prsex
Proxy sex
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Proxy respondent's sex
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_prsex (a_indresp) proxy sex
proxy_w1.prel
Rel between proxy and proxy informant
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What is your relationship to [NAME]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Husband/Wife |
| 2 | Partner/Cohabitee |
| 3 | Civil Partner |
| 4 | Natural son/daughter |
| 5 | Adopted son/daughter |
| 6 | Foster child |
| 7 | Stepson/stepdaughter |
| 8 | Son/Daughter-in-law |
| 9 | Natural parent |
| 10 | Adoptive parent |
| 11 | Foster parent |
| 12 | Step-parent |
| 13 | Parent-in-law |
| 14 | Natural brother/sister |
| 15 | Half-brother/sister |
| 16 | Step-brother/sister |
| 17 | Adopted brother/sister |
| 18 | Foster brother/sister |
| 19 | Brother/Sister-in-law |
| 20 | Grand-child |
| 21 | Grand-parent |
| 22 | Cousin |
| 23 | Aunt/Uncle |
| 24 | Niece/Nephew |
| 25 | Other relative |
| 26 | Employee |
| 27 | Employer |
| 28 | Lodger/Boarder/Tenant |
| 29 | Landlord/Landlady |
| 30 | Other non-relative |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_prel (a_indresp) Rel between proxy and proxy informant
proxy_w1.preason
Reason for proxy
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What is the reason [NAME] is being proxied?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | In institution/hospital |
| 2 | Studying away from home |
| 3 | On holiday |
| 4 | Away on business or work |
| 5 | Temp away - other |
| 6 | Unable to contact |
| 7 | Perm unwell/disabled |
| 8 | Temporarily unwell |
| 9 | Old age |
| 10 | Deaf/speech problems |
| 11 | Language problems |
| 12 | Indv ref but ok w proxy |
| 97 | Any other reason |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_preason (a_indresp) reason for proxy
proxy_w1.pripn
PNO of proxy informant
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_pripn (a_indresp) pno of proxy informant
proxy_w1.mvever
Has lived at address whole life
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Has [NAME] personally lived at this address her/his whole life?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_mvever (a_indresp) Lived at address whole life
proxy_w1.mvmnth
Month moved to current address
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE ENTER THE
Text: When did [NAME] personally move to this address?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)
- a_mvmnth (a_indresp) Month moved to current address
proxy_w1.mvyr
Year moved to current address
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE ENTER THE
Text: When did [NAME] personally move to this address?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)
- a_mvyr (a_indresp) year moved to current address
proxy_w1.ukborn
Born in the UK
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Was [NAME] born in the UK, that is in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, England |
| 2 | Yes, Scotland |
| 3 | Yes, Wales |
| 4 | Yes, Northern Ireland |
| 5 | Not born in the UK |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_ukborn (a_indresp) born in uk
proxy_w1.plbornc
Country of birth
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: In which country was [NAME] born?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 5 | Republic of Ireland |
| 6 | France |
| 7 | Germany |
| 8 | Italy |
| 9 | Spain |
| 10 | Poland |
| 11 | Cyprus |
| 12 | Turkey |
| 13 | Australia |
| 14 | New Zealand |
| 15 | Canada |
| 16 | U.S.A |
| 17 | China/Hong Kong |
| 18 | India |
| 19 | Pakistan |
| 20 | Bangladesh |
| 21 | Sri Lanka |
| 22 | Kenya |
| 23 | Ghana |
| 24 | Nigeria |
| 25 | Uganda |
| 26 | South Africa |
| 27 | Jamaica |
| 97 | Other country |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)
- a_plbornc (a_indresp) country of birth
- a_plbornc_all (a_indresp) country of birth
proxy_w1.plboth
Other country of birth
Type: string
Source: BHPS
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)
and if PLBORNC = 97 ('Other' country of birth)
proxy_w1.yr2uk4
Year came to Britain
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR
Text: In what year did [NAME] first come to this country to live, even if she/he has spent time abroad since?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)
- a_yr2uk4 (a_indresp) year came to britain
proxy_w1.jbstat
Current economic activity
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FULLY
Text: Please look at this card and tell me what best describes [NAME]'s current employment situation?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self employed |
| 2 | Paid employment(ft/pt) |
| 3 | Unemployed |
| 4 | Retired |
| 5 | On maternity leave |
| 6 | Family care or home |
| 7 | Full-time student |
| 8 | LT sick or disabled |
| 9 | Govt training scheme |
| 10 | Unpaid, family business |
| 97 | Doing something else |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_jbstat (a_indresp) Current economic activity
proxy_w1.lprnt
Natural parent of children
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN ONLY: INCLUDE STILLBIRTHS EXCLUDE ADOPTED, FOSTERED OR STEP CHILDREN
Text: Does [NAME] have, or has [NAME] ever [had/fathered] any children?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_lprnt (a_indresp) Ever had/fathered children
proxy_w1.lnprnt
No. of children natural parent to
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE STILLBIRTHS
Text: Can I just check, how many children has [NAME] [had/fathered] in all?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)
- a_lnprnt (a_indresp) number of biological children ever had/fathered
proxy_w1.ch1bm
Month first child born
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH
Text: Can you please tell me the date of birth of [NAME]'s eldest (first born) child? Month and year is fine if you know them.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)
- a_ch1bm (a_indresp) DOB of eldest child: Month
proxy_w1.ch1by
Year first child born
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR
Text: Can you please tell me the date of birth of [NAME]'s eldest (first born) child? Month and year is fine if you know them.
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)
- a_ch1by4 (a_indresp) year first child born
proxy_w1.school
Never went to/still at school
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Text: How old was [NAME] when he/she left school?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Write in age |
| 2 | Never went to school |
| 3 | Still at school |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_school (a_indresp) never went to/still at school
proxy_w1.scend
School leaving age
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)
- a_scend (a_indresp) school leaving age
proxy_w1.fenow
Still in Further Education
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: WRITE AGE IN FEEND, ELSE CODE FENOW
Text: And how old was [NAME] when he/she left college or university, or when he/she finished or stopped his/her course?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Write in age |
| 2 | Never at College/Uni |
| 3 | Still at College/Uni |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)
- a_fenow (a_indresp) Still in further education
proxy_w1.feend
Further Education leaving age
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)
and if FENOW = 1 (Has left college/university)
- a_feend (a_indresp) further education leaving age
proxy_w1.qfhigh
Highest qualification
Type: choice
Source: BHPS/LFS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Please look at this card and tell me whether [NAME] has any of the educational or school qualifications listed. Start at the top of the list and tell me the first one you come to that [NAME] has.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Higher Degree |
| 2 | 1st degree or equiv |
| 3 | Diploma in HE |
| 4 | Teaching qual not PGCE |
| 5 | Nursing/other med qual |
| 6 | A Level |
| 7 | Welsh Baccalaureate |
| 8 | I'nationl Baccalaureate |
| 9 | AS Level |
| 10 | Highers (Scot) |
| 11 | Cert 6th year studies |
| 12 | GCSE/O Level |
| 13 | CSE |
| 14 | Standard/O/lower |
| 15 | Other school cert |
| 96 | None of the above |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_qfhigh (a_indresp) Highest qualification
proxy_w1.qualoc
UK or non-UK qualification
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Can I just check, did [NAME] gain this qualification in the UK?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if QFHIGH = 1|2|3|4|5|8|15 (Has a University First Degree, University Higher Degree, other higher academic qualification, IB, other school qualification)
- a_qualoc (a_indresp) uk or non-uk qualification
proxy_w1.qfvoc
Vocational qualifications
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: And which of the following vocational or other qualifications does [NAME] have, if any?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youth training cert. | a_qfvoc1 (a_indresp) Youth training cert. |
| 2 | Key Skills | a_qfvoc2 (a_indresp) Key Skills |
| 3 | Basic skills | a_qfvoc3 (a_indresp) Basic skills |
| 4 | Entry lvl qual (Wales) | a_qfvoc4 (a_indresp) Entry lvl qual (Wales) |
| 5 | Modern/trade apprentice | a_qfvoc5 (a_indresp) Modern/trade apprentice |
| 6 | RSA/OCR/Cleri/comm qual | a_qfvoc6 (a_indresp) RSA/OCR/Cleri/comm qual |
| 7 | City and Guilds Cert | a_qfvoc7 (a_indresp) City and Guilds Cert |
| 8 | GNVQ/GSVQ | a_qfvoc8 (a_indresp) GNVQ/GSVQ |
| 9 | NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2 | a_qfvoc9 (a_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2 |
| 10 | NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5 | a_qfvoc10 (a_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5 |
| 11 | HNC/HND | a_qfvoc11 (a_indresp) HNC/HND |
| 12 | ONC/OND | a_qfvoc12 (a_indresp) ONC/OND |
| 13 | BTEC/BEC/TEC/EdExcel/LQL | a_qfvoc13 (a_indresp) BTEC/BEC/TEC/EdExcel/LQL |
| 14 | SCOTVEC/SCOTEC/SCOTBEC | a_qfvoc14 (a_indresp) SCOTVEC/SCOTEC/SCOTBEC |
| 15 | Other voc/tech/prof qual | a_qfvoc15 (a_indresp) Other voc/tech/prof qual |
| 96 | None of the above | a_qfvoc96 (a_indresp) None of the above |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
proxy_w1.sf1
General health
Type: choice
Source: SF12
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: In general, would you say [NAME]'s health is...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Excellent |
| 2 | Very good |
| 3 | Good |
| 4 | Fair |
| 5 | or Poor? |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_sf1 (a_indresp) General health
proxy_w1.health
Long-standing illness or disability
Type: choice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Does [NAME] have any long-standing physical or mental impairment, illness or disability? By 'long-standing' I mean anything that has troubled [NAME] over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to trouble [NAME] over a period of at least 12 months.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_health (a_indresp) long-standing illness or impairment
proxy_w1.aidhh
Cares for handicapped/other in household
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Is there anyone living with [NAME] who is sick, disabled or elderly whom [NAME] looks after or gives special help to (for example, a sick, disabled or elderly relative/husband/wife/friend etc)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)
- a_aidhh (a_indresp) cares for handicapped/other in household
proxy_w1.aidhua
Person cared for
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID
Text: Who does [NAME] look after?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Person number 1 | a_aidhua1 (a_indresp) Person number 1 Resp. aids person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | a_aidhua2 (a_indresp) Person number 2 Resp. aids person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | a_aidhua3 (a_indresp) Person number 3 Resp. aids person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | a_aidhua4 (a_indresp) Person number 4 Resp. aids person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | a_aidhua5 (a_indresp) Person number 5 Resp. aids person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | a_aidhua6 (a_indresp) Person number 6 Resp. aids person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | a_aidhua7 (a_indresp) Person number 7 Resp. aids person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | a_aidhua8 (a_indresp) Person number 8 Resp. aids person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | a_aidhua9 (a_indresp) Person number 9 Resp. aids person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | a_aidhua10 (a_indresp) Person number 10 Resp. aids person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | a_aidhua11 (a_indresp) Person number 11 Resp. aids person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | a_aidhua12 (a_indresp) Person number 12 Resp. aids person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | a_aidhua13 (a_indresp) Person number 13 Resp. aids person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | a_aidhua14 (a_indresp) Person number 14 Resp. aids person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | a_aidhua15 (a_indresp) Person number 15 Resp. aids person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | a_aidhua16 (a_indresp) Person number 16 Resp. aids person number 16 |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)
and if AIDHH = 1 (Looks after someone sick, disabled or elderly)
proxy_w1.jbhas
Did paid work last week
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Did [NAME] do any paid work last week - that is in the seven days ending last Sunday - either as an employee or self-employed?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_jbhas (a_indresp) did paid work last week
proxy_w1.jboff
No work last week but has paid job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Even though [NAME] wasn't working did she/he have a job that she/he was away from last week?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Waiting to take up job |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
- a_jboff (a_indresp) no work last week but has paid job
proxy_w1.jboffy
Reason off work last week
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: What was the main reason [NAME] was away from work last week?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maternity leave |
| 2 | Other leave/holiday |
| 3 | Sick/injured |
| 4 | On training course |
| 5 | Laid off/on short time |
| 6 | On strike |
| 7 | Other personal/family |
| 97 | Other reasons |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 2 & JBOFF = 1 (Did not do any paid work last week but has a job)
- a_jboffy (a_indresp) reason off work last week
proxy_w1.pjulk4wk
Looked for work in last 4 weeks
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Has [NAME] looked for any kind of paid work or government training scheme in the last four weeks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 2& JBOFF = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week and does not have a job)
- a_julk4wk (a_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks
- a_pjulk4wk (a_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks
proxy_w1.jbterm1
Current job: permanent or temporary
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Leaving aside [NAME]'s own personal intentions and circumstances, is [NAME]'s job...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A permanent job |
| 2 | Not permanent |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbterm1 (a_indresp) current job: permanent or temporary
proxy_w1.jbterm2
Type of non-permanent job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: In what way is the job not permanent, is it...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seasonal work |
| 2 | Contract/fixed period |
| 3 | Agency temping |
| 4 | Casual type of work |
| 97 | Other non-permanent |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBTERM1 = 2 (Job is not permanent)
- a_jbterm2 (a_indresp) type of non-permanent job
proxy_w1.jbsic07
Industry (SIC07) of employer: current job
Type: string
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING OR DISTRIBUTION ETC. AND MAIN GOODS PRODUCED, MATERIALS USED, WHOLESALE OR RETAIL ETC. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY IS NECESSARY TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SOME OCCUPATIONS AT THE DETAILED LEVEL. DESCRIBE FULLY.
Text: What does the firm/organisation [NAME] works for mainly make or do (at the place where she/he works)?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbsic07 (a_indresp) Current job: SIC 2007
proxy_w1.jbsoc00
Occupation (SOC2000): current job
Type: string
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE JOB, MAIN JOB IS THE JOB WITH MOST HOURS. IF EQUAL HOURS THEN MAIN JOB IS JOB THAT IS HIGHEST PAID.
Text: What was [NAME]'s (main) job last week?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbsoc00 (a_indresp) Current job: SOC 2000
proxy_w1.jbsoc00b
Duties of current main job
Type: string
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CHECK SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING NEEDED TO DO THE JOB.
Text: What does [NAME] mainly do in her/his job?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbsoc00 (a_indresp) Current job: SOC 2000
proxy_w1.jbsemp
Employed or self-employed: current job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Is [NAME] an employee or self-employed?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employee |
| 2 | Self-employed |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbsemp (a_indresp) employed or self-employed: current job
proxy_w1.jbbgd
Day started current job
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER DAY
Text: And on what date did [NAME] start working in her/his present job? (If she/he has been promoted or changed grades, please give me the date of that change if it is known. Otherwise please give me the date when [NAME] started doing the job she/he is doing now for her/his present employer).
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbbgd (a_indresp) day started current job
proxy_w1.jbbgm
Month started current job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH
Text: And on what date did [NAME] start working in her/his present job? (If she/he has been promoted or changed grades, please give me the date of that change if it is known. Otherwise please give me the date when [NAME] started doing the job she/he is doing now for her/his present employer).
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbbgm (a_indresp) month started current job
proxy_w1.jbbgy
Year started current job
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR
Text: And on what date did [NAME] start working in her/his present job? (If she/he has been promoted or changed grades, please give me the date of that change if it is known. Otherwise please give me the date when [NAME] started doing the job she/he is doing now for her/his present employer).
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_jbbgy (a_indresp) year started current job
proxy_w1.jbmngr
Managerial duties: current job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Does [NAME] have any managerial duties or does [NAME] supervise any other employees?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manager |
| 2 | Foreman/supervisor |
| 3 | Not manager/supervisor |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is an employee)
- a_jbmngr (a_indresp) managerial duties: current job
proxy_w1.jbhrs
No. of hours normally worked per week
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF NO NORMAL HOURS ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS
Text: Thinking about [NAME]'s (main) job, how many hours, excluding overtime and meal breaks, is [he/she] expected to work in a normal week?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is an employee)
- a_jbhrs (a_indresp) no. of hours normally worked per week
proxy_w1.pjbptft
Part-time or full-time: current job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you say that [NAME]'s current job is part-time or full-time?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Part-time |
| 2 | Full-time |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is an employee)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 1 & JBHRS = DK (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is an employee and job hours not known)
- a_pjbptft (a_indresp) part-time or full-time: current job
proxy_w1.jbpl
Work location
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Does [NAME] work mainly...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | At home |
| 2 | At employers premises |
| 3 | Driving or travelling |
| 4 | At 1 or more places |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is an employee)
- a_jbpl (a_indresp) Work location
proxy_w1.jsboss
Hires employees
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Does [NAME] have any employees?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
- a_jsboss (a_indresp) S/emp: hires employees
proxy_w1.jssize
Number of employees
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: How many people does [NAME] employ?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 2 |
| 2 | 3 - 9 |
| 3 | 10 - 24 |
| 4 | 25 - 49 |
| 5 | 50 - 99 |
| 6 | 100 - 199 |
| 7 | 200 - 499 |
| 8 | 500 - 999 |
| 9 | 1000 or more |
| 10 | D/K less than 25 |
| 11 | D/K more than 25 |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 & JSBOSS = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed and hires employees)
- a_jssize (a_indresp) S/emp: number of employees
proxy_w1.jstypeb
S/emp: nature of employment
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Which of these best describes [NAME]'s employment situation...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Own business/practice |
| 2 | Partner business/prac |
| 3 | Works for self |
| 4 | A sub-contractor |
| 5 | Doing freelance work |
| 6 | Other self-employed |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
- a_jstypeb (a_indresp) s/emp: nature of employment
proxy_w1.jshrs
S/emp: hours normally worked per week
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE
Text: How many hours in total does [NAME] usually work a week in her/his job?
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
- a_jshrs (a_indresp) s/emp: hours normally worked per week
proxy_w1.pjsptft
S/emp: part-time or full-time
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you say that [NAME]'s current job is part-time or full-time?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Part-time |
| 2 | Full-time |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 & JSHRS = DK (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed and work hours not known)
- a_pjsptft (a_indresp) s/emp: part-time or full-time
proxy_w1.jspl
S/emp: work location
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Where does [NAME] mainly work? Is it...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | At home |
| 2 | From their own home |
| 3 | Business premises |
| 4 | From a van or stall |
| 5 | At client/customer's |
| 97 | Some other place |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & JBSEMP = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and is self-employed)
- a_jspl (a_indresp) s/emp: work location
proxy_w1.prearn
Total earnings
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE WHETHER ANSWER GIVEN AS WEEKLY OR ANNUAL THEN CODE AMOUNT AT NEXT QUESTION
Text: Would you please look at this card and give me the number for the group in which you would place [NAME]'s total earnings from this job before tax and other deductions?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Answer in weekly amount |
| 2 | Answer in annual amount |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
- a_prearn (a_indresp) total earnings
proxy_w1.prearnw
Total earnings weekly
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | NO INCOME AT ALL |
| 1 | LESS THAN 25 |
| 2 | 25 - 39 |
| 3 | 40 - 59 |
| 4 | 60 - 79 |
| 5 | 80 - 99 |
| 6 | 100 - 124 |
| 7 | 125 - 149 |
| 8 | 150 - 179 |
| 9 | 180 - 209 |
| 10 | 210 - 259 |
| 11 | 260 - 299 |
| 12 | 300 - 379 |
| 13 | 380 - 479 |
| 14 | 480 OR MORE |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & PREARN = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and earnings reported weekly)
proxy_w1.prearna
Total earnings annually
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | NO INCOME AT ALL |
| 1 | LESS THAN 1299 |
| 2 | 1300 - 2099 |
| 3 | 2100 - 3099 |
| 4 | 3100 - 4199 |
| 5 | 4200 - 5199 |
| 6 | 5200 - 6499 |
| 7 | 6500 - 7799 |
| 8 | 7800 - 9299 |
| 9 | 9300 - 10999 |
| 10 | 11000 - 13499 |
| 11 | 13500 - 15999 |
| 12 | 16000 - 19999 |
| 13 | 20000 - 24999 |
| 14 | 25000 OR MORE |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if (JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1) & PREARN = 2 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job and earnings reported annually)
proxy_w1.pbnft
Income types received
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: We have found that in order to help our research we need to ask a couple of general questions about the income that [NAME] receives. I would like to remind you that anything you tell me is completely confidential.
Please look at this card and tell me which if any of the types of income listed [NAME] currently receives?]
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pension | a_pbnft1 (a_indresp) NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pension |
| 2 | Pension from previous employer(s) | a_pbnft2 (a_indresp) Pension from previous employer(s) |
| 3 | Disability Living Allowance | a_pbnft3 (a_indresp) Disability Living Allowance |
| 4 | Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Support | a_pbnft4 (a_indresp) Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Support |
| 5 | Employment and Support Allowance | a_pbnft5 (a_indresp) Employment and Support Allowance |
| 6 | Child Benefit | a_pbnft6 (a_indresp) Child Benefit |
| 7 | Working Tax Credit | a_pbnft7 (a_indresp) Working Tax Credit (formerly Working Family Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax |
| 8 | Housing Benefit/Rent Rebate | a_pbnft8 (a_indresp) Housing Benefit/Rent Rebate |
| 9 | Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit) | a_pbnft9 (a_indresp) Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit) |
| 10 | Any other state benefit | a_pbnft10 (a_indresp) Any other state benefit |
| 11 | Child Tax Credit | a_pbnft11 (a_indresp) Child Tax Credit |
| 12 | Pension Credit | a_pbnft12 (a_indresp) Pension Credit |
| 96 | None of these | a_pbnft96 (a_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
proxy_w1.drive
Driving licence
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [NAME] have a driving licence?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_drive (a_indresp) Respondent has driving licence
proxy_w1.caruse
Has use of a car or van
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does [NAME] normally have access to a car or van that she/he can use whenever she/he wants to?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if DRIVE = 1 (Has a driving licence)
- a_caruse (a_indresp) Has use of car or van
proxy_w1.mobuse
Has a mobile phone
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does [NAME] personally have a mobile phone?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_mobuse (a_indresp) Has mobile phone
proxy_w1.netuse
Regularly uses internet
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Does [NAME] regularly use the internet?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_netuse (a_indresp) frequency of using the internet
proxy_w1.prfitb
Total personal income
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE WHETHER ANSWER GIVEN AS WEEKLY OR ANNUAL THEN CODE AMOUNT AT NEXT QUESTION
Text: Would you please look at this card and give me the number for the group in which you would place [NAME]'s total personal income from all sources before tax and other deductions?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Answer in weekly amount |
| 2 | Answer in annual amount |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
- a_prfitb (a_indresp) total personal income
proxy_w1.prfitbw
Total personal income weekly
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | NO INCOME AT ALL |
| 1 | LESS THAN 25 |
| 2 | 25 - 39 |
| 3 | 40 - 59 |
| 4 | 60 - 79 |
| 5 | 80 - 99 |
| 6 | 100 - 124 |
| 7 | 125 - 149 |
| 8 | 150 - 179 |
| 9 | 180 - 209 |
| 10 | 210 - 259 |
| 11 | 260 - 299 |
| 12 | 300 - 379 |
| 13 | 380 - 479 |
| 14 | 480 OR MORE |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if PRFITB = 1 (Personal income reported weekly)
proxy_w1.prfitba
Total personal income annually
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | NO INCOME AT ALL |
| 1 | LESS THAN 1299 |
| 2 | 1300 - 2099 |
| 3 | 2100 - 3099 |
| 4 | 3100 - 4199 |
| 5 | 4200 - 5199 |
| 6 | 5200 - 6499 |
| 7 | 6500 - 7799 |
| 8 | 7800 - 9299 |
| 9 | 9300 - 10999 |
| 10 | 11000 - 13499 |
| 11 | 13500 - 15999 |
| 12 | 16000 - 19999 |
| 13 | 20000 - 24999 |
| 14 | 25000 OR MORE |
Universe:
if IFirstQ = 2 (Not able to interview respondent face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1)
and if PRFITB = 2 (Personal income reported annually)



