Main survey - module: proxy_w6 Proxy Questionnaire

proxy_w6.jbbgm

Month started current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MONTH

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w6.jbbgy

Year started current job

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w6.doneproxy

Proxy interview done previously for this respondent

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

f_doneproxy (f_indresp) proxy interview done previously for this respondent

proxy_w6.iproxy

Able to do a proxy

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label
1	Do proxy interview for NAME now
2	No interview and no proxy interview - unproductive

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

proxy_w6.pstime

Computed Proxy Interview start time

Type: time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.pstrtdat

Computed Proxy Interview start date

Type: date

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.plieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.plitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Option	Label
1	Arabic
2	Bengali
3	Cantonese
4	Gujarati
5	Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6	Punjabi: Urdu
7	Somali
8	Urdu
9	Welsh
97	Other language

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)

proxy_w6.pintro

Proxy intro

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I would first like to confirm some details about [NAME] already given in the opening part of the interview.

Option	Label
1	Continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.prsex

Proxy sex

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label
1	Male
2	Female

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_prel (f_indresp) Rel between proxy and proxy informant

proxy_w6.preason

Reason for proxy

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label
1	In institution (e.g. hospital, OPH)
2	Studying away from home
3	On holiday
4	Away on business or work
5	Temporarily away from home for other reasons
6	Unable to contact
7	Permanently too unwell or disabled
8	Temporarily unwell
9	Old age
10	Deafness or speech problems
11	Language problems
12	Individual refused but allows proxy
97	Any other reason

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_preason (f_indresp) reason for proxy

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_pripn (f_indresp) pno of proxy informant

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

f_mvever (f_indresp) Lived at address whole life

proxy_w6.mvmnth

Month of move

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE ENTER THE MONTH THIS RESPONDENT MOVED TO THE CURRENT ADDRESS

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)

proxy_w6.mvyr

Year of move

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: PLEASE ENTER THE YEAR THIS RESPONDENT MOVED TO THE CURRENT ADDRESS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if MvEver = 2 (Not lived at this address her/his whole life)

proxy_w6.ukborn

Born in 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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

f_ukborn (f_indresp) born in uk

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)

f_plbornc (f_indresp) country of birth
f_plbornc_all (f_indresp) country of birth

proxy_w6.plboth

Other country of birth

Type: string

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)
and if PLBORNC = 97 ('Other' country of birth)

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if UKBorn = 5 (Not born in the UK)

proxy_w6.jbstat

Current economic activity

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FULLY CODE ONE ONLY IF RESPONDENT SAYS MORE THAN ONE APPLIES ASK THEM TO CHOOSE WHICH BEST APPLIES

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
11	On apprenticeship
97	Doing something else

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_jbstat (f_indresp) Current economic activity

proxy_w6.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 biological children?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w6.lnprnt

No. of children natural parent to

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE STILLBIRTHS WRITE IN NUMBER

Text: Can I just check, how many biological children has [NAME] [had/fathered] in all?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

f_ch1bm (f_indresp) DOB of eldest child: Month

proxy_w6.ch1by

Year first child born

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if LPRNT = 1 (Ever had/fathered any children)

f_ch1by4 (f_indresp) dob of eldest child: year

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

f_school (f_indresp) never went to/still at school

proxy_w6.scend

School leaving age

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)

f_scend (f_indresp) school leaving age

proxy_w6.fenow

Still in Further Education

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF RETURNED TO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AS A MATURE STUDENT AND COURSE NOT FINISHED, CODE 3

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 went to college or university
3	Still at college or university

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)

proxy_w6.feend

Further Education leaving age

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
and if SCHOOL = 1 (Has left school)
and if FENOW = 1 (Has left college/university)

proxy_w6.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 these educational or school qualifications. Just tell me the first one 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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

f_hiqual_dv (f_indresp) Highest qualification, UKHLS & BHPS samples
f_qfhigh (f_indresp) Highest qualification

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)
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)

proxy_w6.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.	f_qfvoc1 (f_indresp) Youth training cert.
2	Key Skills
3	Basic skills
4	Entry lvl qual (Wales)	f_qfvoc4 (f_indresp) Entry lvl qual (Wales)
5	Modern/trade apprentice	f_qfvoc5 (f_indresp) Modern/trade apprentice
6	RSA/OCR/Cleri/comm qual
7	City and Guilds Cert
8	GNVQ/GSVQ	f_qfvoc8 (f_indresp) GNVQ/GSVQ
9	NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2	f_qfvoc9 (f_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 1 - 2
10	NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5	f_qfvoc10 (f_indresp) NVQ/SVQ - Level 3 - 5
11	HNC/HND
12	ONC/OND
13	BTEC/BEC/TEC/EdExcel/LQL
14	SCOTVEC/SCOTEC/SCOTBEC
15	Other voc/tech/prof qual
96	None of the above	f_qfvoc96 (f_indresp) None of the above

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if (ff_everint <> 1) & (doneproxy = 2) (Never a full adult interview and never a proxy interview)

proxy_w6.sf1

General health

Type: choice

Source: SF12

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_scsf1 (f_indresp) general health
f_sf1 (f_indresp) General health

proxy_w6.health

Long-standing illness or disability

Type: choice

Source: FRS (adapted)

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.aidhh

Cares for handicapped/other in household

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if HHGRID.HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)

f_aidhh (f_indresp) cares for sick/disabled/elderly in household

proxy_w6.aidhua

PNO of (person) cared for

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Who does [NAME] look after?

Option	Label
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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if HHGRID.HHSIZE > = 2 (Household size greater than 1)
and if AIDHH = 1 (Looks after someone sick, disabled or elderly)

proxy_w6.jbhas

Did paid work last week

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.jboff

No work last week but has paid job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)

f_jboff (f_indresp) no work last week but has paid job

proxy_w6.jboffy

Reason off work last week

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What was the main reason [NAME] was away from work last week?

Option	Label
1	Maternity/Paternity leave
2	Other leave/holiday
3	Sick/injured
4	Attending training course
5	Laid off/on short time
6	On strike
7	Other personal/family reasons
97	Other reasons

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBOFF = 1 (Has a job)

f_jboffy (f_indresp) reason off work last week

proxy_w6.pjulk4wk

Looked for work in last 4 weeks

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 2 (Did not do any paid work last week)
and if JBOFF = 2 (Does not have a job)

f_julk4wk (f_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks
f_pjulk4wk (f_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks

proxy_w6.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	Or is there some way that it is not permanent?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

f_jbterm1 (f_indresp) current job: permanent or temporary

proxy_w6.jbterm2

Type of non-permanent job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

Text: In what way is the job not permanent, is it...

Option	Label
1	Seasonal work
2	Done under contract for a fixed period or a fixed task
3	Agency temping
4	Casual type of work
97	Or is there some other way that it is not permanent?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
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)

f_jbterm2 (f_indresp) type of non-permanent job

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w6.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? Please tell me the exact job title, if you can, and describe fully the sort of work they do.

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

f_jbsoc00 (f_indresp) Current job: SOC 2000

proxy_w6.jbsemp

Employed or self-employed: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is [NAME] an employee or self-employed?

Option	Label
1	Employee
2	Self-employed

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

f_jbbgd (f_indresp) day started current job

proxy_w6.jbmngr

Managerial duties: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] have any managerial duties or does [NAME] supervise any other employees?

Option	Label
1	Manager
2	Foreman/supervisor
3	NOT manager or supervisor

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

f_jbmngr (f_indresp) managerial duties: current job

proxy_w6.jbsize

Number at workplace (employees)

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING PART-TIME AND SHIFT WORKERS

Text: How many people are employed at the place where [NAME] works?

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	Don't know but fewer than 25
11	Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

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No. of hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO NORMAL HOURS ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS IF NOT APPLICABLE CODE 97

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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

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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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)
and if JBHRS = DK (Job hours not known)

f_pjbptft (f_indresp) part-time or full-time: current job

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Work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Does [NAME] work mainly...

Option	Label
1	At home
2	At her/his employer's premises
3	Driving or travelling around
4	Or at one or more other places?
97	SPONTANEOUS Other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 1 (Employee)

f_jbpl (f_indresp) Work location

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Hires employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] have any employees?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

f_jsboss (f_indresp) S/emp: hires employees

proxy_w6.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	Don't know but fewer than 25
11	Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)
and if JSBOSS = 1 (Hires employees)

f_jssize (f_indresp) S/emp: number of employees

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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	Running a business or a professional practice
2	Partner in a business or a professional practice
3	Working for themselves
4	A sub-contractor
5	Doing freelance work
6	Or self-employed in some other way?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

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S/emp: hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE WRITE IN HOURS

Text: How many hours in total does [NAME] usually work a week in her/his job?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

f_jshrs (f_indresp) s/emp: hours normally worked per week

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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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)
and if JSHRS = DK (Work hours not known)

f_pjsptft (f_indresp) s/emp: part-time or full-time

proxy_w6.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	From separate business premises
4	From a van or stall
5	From client's or customer's premises
97	Or from some other place?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if JBSEMP = 2 (Self-employed)

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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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)

f_prearn (f_indresp) total earnings

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Total earnings weekly

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Option	Label
0	No income at all
1	up to 99
2	100 - 149
3	150 - 239
4	240 - 319
5	320 - 379
6	380 - 459
7	460 - 559
8	560 - 669
9	670 - 859
10	860 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if PREARN = 1 (Earnings reported weekly)

proxy_w6.prearna

Total earnings annually

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Option	Label
0	NO INCOME AT ALL
1	up to 5,199
2	5,200 - 7,799
3	7,800 - 12,499
4	12,500 - 16,599
5	16,600 - 19,999
6	20,000 - 23,999
7	24,000 - 29,999
8	30,000 - 34,999
9	35,000 - 44,999
10	45,000 - 54,999
11	55,000 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if JBHAS = 1|JBOFF = 1 (Did paid work last week or no work last week but has a job)
and if PREARN = 2 (Earnings reported annually)

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Income types received

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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 does [NAME] currently receive?]

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pension	f_pbnft1 (f_indresp) NI Retirement/State Retirement (old age) Pension
2	Pension from previous employer(s)	f_pbnft2 (f_indresp) Pension from previous employer(s)
13	Universal Credit	f_pbnft13 (f_indresp) Universal Credit
3	Disability Living Allowance	f_pbnft3 (f_indresp) Disability Living Allowance
4	Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Support	f_pbnft4 (f_indresp) Job Seekers Allowance (Unemployment) and/or Income Support
5	Employment and Support Allowance	f_pbnft5 (f_indresp) Employment and Support Allowance
6	Child Benefit	f_pbnft6 (f_indresp) Child Benefit
7	Working Tax Credit (formerly Working Family Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax Credit)	f_pbnft7 (f_indresp) Working Tax Credit (formerly Working Family Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax
8	Housing Benefit/Rent Rebate	f_pbnft8 (f_indresp) Housing Benefit/Rent Rebate
9	Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit)	f_pbnft9 (f_indresp) Incapacity Benefit (Replaces Invalidity and NI Sickness Benefit)
10	Any other state benefit	f_pbnft10 (f_indresp) Any other state benefit
11	Child Tax Credit	f_pbnft11 (f_indresp) Child Tax Credit
12	Pension Credit	f_pbnft12 (f_indresp) Pension Credit
96	None of these	f_pbnft96 (f_indresp) None of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

proxy_w6.drive

Driving licence

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [NAME] have a driving licence?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_drive (f_indresp) Respondent has driving licence

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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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if DRIVE = 1 (Has a driving licence)

f_caruse (f_indresp) Has use of car or van

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Has a mobile phone

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does [NAME] personally have a mobile phone?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_mobuse (f_indresp) Has mobile phone

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Regularly uses internet

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [NAME] regularly use the internet?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_netuse (f_indresp) regularly uses internet

proxy_w6.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 GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

f_prfitb (f_indresp) total personal income

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Total personal income weekly

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label
0	No income at all
1	up to 74
2	75 - 139
3	140 - 199
4	200 - 249
5	250 - 324
6	325 - 399
7	400 - 499
8	500 - 624
9	625 - 749
10	750 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PRFITB = 1 (Personal income reported weekly)

proxy_w6.prfitba

Total personal income annually

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label
0	NO INCOME AT ALL
1	up to 3,599
2	3,600 - 6,599
3	6,600 - 9,599
4	9,600 - 12,599
5	12,600 - 15,599
6	15,600 - 19,199
7	19,200 - 23,999
8	24,000 - 29,999
9	30,000 - 35,999
10	36,000 - 42,999
11	43,000 - 49,999
12	50,000 or more

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)
and if PRFITB = 2 (Personal income reported annually)

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Computed Proxy Interview end time

Type: time

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

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Computed Proxy Interview end date

Type: date

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if IProxy = 1 (Able to do a proxy interview for respondent)

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