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SCA Non Co-Resident Relationships Module

Questions 67

scalat_w15.ncrry4

Year relationship started

Type: Number

Source: HILDA

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat <> 2 & GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat <> 3 & NCRRSAME <> 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH and not currently married or in a civil partnership and not the same partner as previous wave

scalat_w15.ncrrlivey

Year lived together

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRLIVED = 1] // Lived together

scalat_w15.ncrrspous

Spouse is current LAT partner

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is this person your spouse/civil partner?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.PMARSTAT = 2|3|4] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH and currently married or in a civil partnership or separated but legally married

scalat_w15.ncrrxxf

Child sex

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is {NCRRF} male or female?

OptionLabel
1Male
2Female

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRA = 1] // Has child with non-resident partner
And if [NCRRB > 0] // Respondent has at least one child not resident in household
And if [NCRRC < 16] // Child under 16

scalat_w15.smncrrage

Age of LAT partner

Type: Number

Source: LAT Survey

Text: How old is your partner?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRSAME <> 1] // If current partner not the same as partner last wave

scalat_w15.ncrrstayn

How often partner stays overnight

Type: Number

Source: LAT Survey (adapted)

Text: How often do you usually stay overnight together?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRSTAY = 1|2|3] // If stays overnight with partner some of the time

scalat_w15.ncrrb

More than one child together

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many children do you have with this partner?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRA = 1] // Has child with non-resident partner

scalat_w15.ncrrc

Age of child

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Text: How old is your eldest/next eldest {if NCRRB > 1} child with this partner?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRA = 1] // Has child with non-resident partner
And if [NCRRB > 0] // Respondent has at least one child not resident in household

scalat_w15.ncrrduedffh

Partner's child DOB: day

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is the expected due date for this baby

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & NCRR5 = 2] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH AND Partner is female
And if [NCRRPREG = 1] // Partner is pregnant

scalat_w15.ncrrynotm

When LAT relationship ended month

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: When did this happen?

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [ff_ncrr1 = 1 & NCRR1 = 2] // Was in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the Household at the last wave and not currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYNOT = 1|2|3] // Reason for end of non-resident relationship given

scalat_w15.ncrreason

Reasons partner's contact details not given

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What were the reasons for whether or not you gave your partner's contact details?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [(NCRCTADD1 = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCREMAIL = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCRCTTEL1 = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCRCTTEL2 = DK|MIS|REF)] // If address is not given and email is not given and telephone is not given

scalat_w15.ncrrylato

Other living apart reason

Type: String

Source: LAT Survey

Text: What other reason is that?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 97] // Reason living apart is other

scalat_w15.ncrrylatcho

Other reason live apart

Type: String

Source: LAT Survey

Text: What other reason is that?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 2] // Respondent wants to live apart
And if [NCRRYLATCH = 97] // Reason chose to live apart is other

scalat_w15.ncrrylatco

Other circumstances

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What other reason was that?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 4] // Circumstances prevent living together
And if [NCRRYLATC = 97] // Other circumstances

scalat_w15.ncrrylatpo

Partner other reason

Type: String

Source: LAT Survey

Text: What other reason is that?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 3] // Partner wants to live apart
And if [NCRRYLATP = 97] // Other reason partner wants to live apart

scalat_w15.ncrrf

Child name

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is their first name?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRA = 1] // Has child with non-resident partner
And if [NCRRB > 0] // Respondent has at least one child not resident in household
And if [NCRRC < 16] // Child under 16

scalat_w15.ncrtitle

NCR partner title

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is your partner's name and title?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution

scalat_w15.ncrctadd1

NCR partner address line 1

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: And what is your partner's address?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncremail

NCR partner E-mail address

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Can we please have an email address for your partner? If there is no e-mail, just leave blank.

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncremail2

NCR Partners e-mail address second entry

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Please re-enter [NCRFNAME]'s e-mail address.

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided
And if [NCREMAIL <> DK/REF/MIS] // E-mail address provided

scalat_w15.ncrcttel1

NCR partner telephone 1

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is their telephone number?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncrcttel2

NCR partner telephone 2

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Text: Do they have an alternative contact number?

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.sclathappy

Degree of happiness with living apart (lat)

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: And how happy are you about living apart?

OptionLabel
1Extremely unhappy
2Fairly unhappy
3A little unhappy
4Happy
5Very happy
6Extremely happy
7Perfect

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrylatp

Why partner wants to live apart

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: You said you think your partner wants to live apart. Why is that? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1So they can work/studyo_ncrrylatp1 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - So they can work/study
2To keep their independence (financial/emotional)o_ncrrylatp2 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - To keep their independence (financial/emotiona
3To have their own spaceo_ncrrylatp3 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - To have their own space
4Because they have dependants (e.g. children, elderly parents or someone else)o_ncrrylatp4 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - Because they have dependants (e.g. children, e
5Because of their past relationship experienceso_ncrrylatp5 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - Because of their past relationship experiences
6They are not yet ready to live togethero_ncrrylatp6 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - They are not yet ready to live together
7They are waiting to get married/enter a civil partnershipo_ncrrylatp7 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - They are waiting to get married/enter a civil
8My/my partner's family do not approveo_ncrrylatp8 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - My/my partner's family do not approve
97Other reasono_ncrrylatp97 (o_indresp) Why partner wants to live apart - Other reason

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 3] // Partner wants to live apart

scalat_w15.ncrr1

Non co-resident relationship;

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: Do you have a steady relationship with someone you are not living with here, whom you think of as your 'partner'?
Please include your spouse or partner if you are not currently living with them. {if GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat = 2|3 & (HHGRID.LiveSp = 2 | HHGRID.LiveWith = 2)}

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yeso_ncrr1 (o_indresp) Non co-resident relationship
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [HHGRID.livesp <> 1 & HHGRID.livewith <> 1] // Does not have a spouse or partner residing in the household and is not living with someone in household as a couple

scalat_w15.ncrrsame

Same Non co-resident relationship last interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is this the same person you told us about last time we interviewed you, on [ff_indate], that you were in a relationship but not living with?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [HHGRID.livesp <> 1 & HHGRID.livewith <> 1] // Does not have a spouse or partner residing in the household and is not living with someone in household as a couple
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & ff_ncrr1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH and was in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the Household at the last wave

scalat_w15.ncrrynot

Why no longer in relationship

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey (adapted)

Text: Last time we interviewed you on [ff_indate], you told us you were in a relationship with someone not living with you. Can you please tell us what happened?

OptionLabel
1We moved in together
2We separated/split up
3My partner died

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [ff_ncrr1 = 1 & NCRR1 = 2] // Was in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the Household at the last wave and not currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrm

Month relationship started

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: In what month and year did this relationship start?

OptionLabel
12December
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat <> 2 & GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat <> 3 & NCRRSAME <> 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH and not currently married or in a civil partnership and not the same partner as previous wave

scalat_w15.ncrr5

Sex of non co-resident partner

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: Is your partner male or female?

OptionLabel
1Male
2Female

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRSAME <> 1] // If current partner not the same as partner last wave

scalat_w15.ncrr6

Labour market status of partner

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: Which category best describes what your partner is mainly doing at present?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Self employed
2In paid employment (full or part-time)
12Furloughed/Job Support Scheme
13Temporarily laid off/short time working
3Unemployed
4Retired
5On maternity leave
14On shared parental leave
15On adoption leave
6Looking after family or home|Family care or homeo_ncrr6 (o_indresp) Labour market status of partner
7Full-time student
8Long-term sick or disabled
9On a government training scheme|Govt training scheme
10Unpaid worker in family business
11Working in an apprenticeship
97Doing something else

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrr8

Where partner lives

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: About how long would it take you to get to where your partner lives? Think about 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

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrr9

Frequency of seeing partner

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: How often do you see [him/her]?

OptionLabel
1Daily
2Several times per week
3At least once per week
4Several times per month
5At least once per month
6Less often

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrvirtual

Frequency remote contact partner

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey (adapted)

Text: How often do you have contact with them other than in-person, which can be through letters or cards, phone or video calls, emails and messaging, via social media or through gaming, or another way?

OptionLabel
1Several times a day
2Once or twice a day
3Several times a week
4Several times a month
5Once a month
6Less than once a month
7Never

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrstay

Partner stays overnight

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: Do you stay overnight with your partner some of the time? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yes, at mineo_ncrrstay1 (o_indresp) Partner stays overnight - Yes, at mine
2Yes, at theirso_ncrrstay2 (o_indresp) Partner stays overnight - Yes, at theirs
3Yes, somewhere elseo_ncrrstay3 (o_indresp) Partner stays overnight - Yes, somewhere else
4Noo_ncrrstay4 (o_indresp) Partner stays overnight - No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrlived

Ever lived with partner

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Have you ever lived together?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrlivem

Month lived together

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: When did you start living together? If more than one spell living together, consider the most recent spell.

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRLIVED = 1] // Lived together

scalat_w15.ncrrstopm

Month stopped living together

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: And when did you stop living together? If more than one spell living together, consider the most recent spell.

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRLIVED = 1] // Lived together

scalat_w15.ncrrintro

NCR Intro

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: The next set of questions ask about how you feel about your relationship and what you might like to do in future. There are no right or wrong answers. Where couples live together we ask these types of questions and are interested to see whether the same applies to those couples who live apart.

We remind you that your answers will not be shared with your partner and all answers will be anonymised before the data is shared with researchers.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrylat

Why living apart

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT survey, Generations and Gender Survey adapted

Text: Why are you living apart? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1It’s too early in the relationship to live togethero_ncrrylat1 (o_indresp) Why living apart - It's too early in the relationship to live together
2I want to live apart o_ncrrylat2 (o_indresp) Why living apart - I want to live apart
3My partner wants to live aparto_ncrrylat3 (o_indresp) Why living apart - My partner wants to live apart
4Circumstances prevent us living together (e.g. work, money, immigration status)o_ncrrylat4 (o_indresp) Why living apart - Circumstances prevent us living together (e.g. work, money, i
5I have obligations to others (e.g. to children, those I care for)o_ncrrylat5 (o_indresp) Why living apart - I have obligations to others (e.g. to children, those I care
6I have never thought about it/don’t knowo_ncrrylat6 (o_indresp) Why living apart - I have never thought about it/don't know
97Othero_ncrrylat97 (o_indresp) Why living apart - Other

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrylatch

Reason choose to live apart

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT survey, Generations and Gender Survey adapted

Text: You said you want to live apart. Why is that? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1I’m not yet ready to live togethero_ncrrylatch1 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - I'm not yet ready to live together
2So I can work/studyo_ncrrylatch2 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - So I can work/study
3To keep my independence (financial/emotional)o_ncrrylatch3 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - To keep my independence (financial/emotional)
4To have my own spaceo_ncrrylatch4 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - To have my own space
5Because I have dependantso_ncrrylatch5 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - Because I have dependants
6Because of my past relationship experiences o_ncrrylatch6 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - Because of my past relationship experiences
7I am waiting to get married/enter a civil partnershipo_ncrrylatch7 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - I am waiting to get married/enter a civil partners
8My/my partner's family do not approveo_ncrrylatch8 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - My/my partner's family do not approve
9I’m worried about living with my partnero_ncrrylatch9 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - I'm worried about living with my partner
97Othero_ncrrylatch97 (o_indresp) Reason choose to live apart - Other

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 2] // Respondent wants to live apart

scalat_w15.ncrrylatc

Circumstances for living apart

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT survey, Generations and Gender Survey adapted

Text: You said your circumstances prevent you from living together. What are your circumstances? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1One or both of us work or study elsewhereo_ncrrylatc1 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - One or both of us work or study elsewhere
2We cannot afford to live togethero_ncrrylatc2 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - We cannot afford to live together
3I am/we are dependant on others in the household (financially, emotionally)o_ncrrylatc3 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - I am/we are dependent on others in hh
4I/we have dependants (children, elderly parents)o_ncrrylatc4 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - I/we have dependants (children, elderly parents
5To avoid disapproval from family and/or friends o_ncrrylatc5 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - To avoid disapproval from family and/or friends
6We cannot live together because of our housing or benefitso_ncrrylatc6 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - We cannot live together because of our housing
7My partner is living in an institution (care home, prison)o_ncrrylatc7 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - My partner is living in an institution (care ho
8I am/my partner is living abroado_ncrrylatc8 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - I am/my partner is living abroad
97Other reasono_ncrrylatc97 (o_indresp) Circumstances for living apart - Other reason

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLAT = 4] // Circumstances prevent living together

scalat_w15.ncrr3yrs

Relationship in 3 years

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: How do you see your relationship in 3 years’ time?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Same as now
2No longer together
3Living further aparto_ncrr3yrs (o_indresp) Relationship in 3 years
4Living nearer each other
5Moving in together

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrr12

Likelihood of marrying partner in future

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: How likely is it that you and your partner will ever marry (or form a civil partnership) in the future?

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Likely
3Not sure
4Unlikely
5Very unlikely
6Prefer not to disclose

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & (GRIDVARIABLES.PMarStat <> 2 | 3)] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH and is not currently married or in a civil partnership

scalat_w15.ncrra

Have children with non co-resident partner

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Aside from any children you have already told us about, do you have any children with this partner?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrd

Child lives with

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Who do they live with?

OptionLabel
1Myself
2My partner
3Shared living arrangements
4Other

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intiamte ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRA = 1] // Has child with non-resident partner
And if [NCRRB > 0] // Respondent has at least one child not resident in household
And if [NCRRC < 16] // Child under 16

scalat_w15.ncrrg

Partner has own children

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does your partner have any other {if has children with resp} children of their own?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.ncrrpreg

Partner currently pregnant

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey

Text: Are you and your partner currently expecting a baby?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & NCRR5 = 2] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH AND Partner is female

scalat_w15.ncrrfin

Finances arrangement

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: People in relationships organise their finances in different ways. Which of these comes closest to the way you organise yours?

OptionLabel
1We share and manage our finances jointly
2We pool some of the money and keep the rest separate
3We keep our finances completely separate
4I look after our money except my partner's spending money
5My partner looks after our money except my spending money
6We have some other arrangement

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.screlhappylat

Degree of happiness with relationship (lat)

Type: choice

Source: LAT survey, UKHLS adapted

Text: The responses below represent different degrees of happiness in your relationship. The middle point, "happy", represents the degree of happiness of most relationships. Please select the option which best describes the degree of happiness, all things considered, of your relationship.

OptionLabel
1Extremely unhappy
2Fairly unhappy
3A little unhappy
4Happy
5Very happy
6Extremely happy
7Perfect

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.sclatadv

Thinks living apart as couple has advantages

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey, UKHLS adapted

Text: Do you think there are any  advantages in living apart as a couple, rather than living together?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.sclatadvs

Advantages in living as a couple apart

Type: multichoice

Source: LAT Survey (adapted)

Text: What do you think are the advantages of living apart as a couple? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Personal independenceo_sclatadvs1 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Personal independence
2Financial independenceo_sclatadvs2 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Financial independence
3Legal independenceo_sclatadvs3 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Legal independence
4Improves relationshipo_sclatadvs4 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Improves relationship
5Practical benefitso_sclatadvs5 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Practical benefits
6Trial relationship (e.g. before living together)o_sclatadvs6 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Trial relationship (e.g. before living
7Tax/benefit advantages o_sclatadvs7 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Tax/benefit advantages
97Othero_sclatadvs97 (o_indresp) Advantages in living as a couple apart - Other

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [SCLATADV = 1] // If thinks there are advantages to living apart

scalat_w15.scdisadvlat

Thinks living apart has disadvantages

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS adapted

Text: Do you think there are any  disadvantages in living apart as a couple, rather than living together?

OptionLabel
2No
1Yes

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH

scalat_w15.scdisadvslat

Disadvantages in living apart as couple

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Text: What do you think are the disadvantages of living apart as a couple? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Loneliness o_scdisadvslat1 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Loneliness
2Do not see each other enougho_scdisadvslat2 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Do not see each other enough
3Lack of emotional/ practical supporto_scdisadvslat3 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Lack of emotional/ practical support
4More expensiveo_scdisadvslat4 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - More expensive
5No legal statuso_scdisadvslat5 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - No legal status
6Time/costs to see each othero_scdisadvslat6 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Time/costs to see each other
7No joint space o_scdisadvslat7 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - No joint space
8Social stigma - others don’t understand o_scdisadvslat8 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Social stigma - others don't understan
9Lack of commitmento_scdisadvslat9 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Lack of commitment
97Othero_scdisadvslat97 (o_indresp) Disadvantages in living apart as couple - Other

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [SCDISADVLAT = 1] // If think there are disadvantages to living apart

scalat_w15.ncrrequest

Asking for details of non-co-resident partner

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Understanding more about the people who affect your life is very important to us. We would be interested in contacting your partner as part of this study to ask them to complete a web survey about their life and circumstances.

Not many surveys ask about couples living in different homes. Most policies for relationships and families are made for couples who live together, but it’s important to think about couples who live apart too.

By taking part, you and your partner can help us understand more about these couples. This information can help researchers and policymakers to support people and families better.

All of your survey answers are completely confidential and we would not pass on any information that you tell us to your partner, 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. If they take part, we will send you and your partner a £20 gift voucher each to say thank you. Please make sure you have their permission to give us information about them.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution

scalat_w15.ncrletter

Send a letter

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: We appreciate not everyone is comfortable sharing others' 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 your partner which contains information about their possible participation in our short survey so that they can decide?

If they take part, we will send you and your partner a £20 gift voucher each to say thank you.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [(NCRCTADD1 = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCREMAIL = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCRCTTEL1 = DK|MIS|REF) & (NCRCTTEL2 = DK|MIS|REF)] // If address is not given and email is not given and telephone is not given

scalat_w15.ncrresp

Likelihood of LAT partner response

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How likely do you think your partner 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 [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution

scalat_w15.ncrrynoty

When LAT relationship ended year

Type: Number

Source: LAT Survey

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [ff_ncrr1 = 1 & NCRR1 = 2] // Was in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the Household at the last wave and not currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYNOT = 1|2|3] // Reason for end of non-resident relationship given

scalat_w15.ncrrstopy

Year stopped living together

Type: Number

Source: LAT Survey

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRLIVED = 1] // Lived together

scalat_w15.ncrrdueyffh

Partner's child's DOB: year

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & NCRR5 = 2] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH AND Partner is female
And if [NCRRPREG = 1] // Partner is pregnant

scalat_w15.ncrfname

NCR partner forename

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution

scalat_w15.ncrsname

NCR partner surname

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution

scalat_w15.ncrctadd2

NCR partner address line 2

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncrcttown

NCR partner town

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncrctcnty

NCR partner county

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncrctpcode

NCR partner postcode

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRYLATC <> 7] // If partner not in institution
And if [NCRSNAME <> DK/Ref] // If surname provided

scalat_w15.ncrrduemffh

Month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1 & NCRR5 = 2] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH AND Partner is female
And if [NCRRPREG = 1] // Partner is pregnant

scalat_w15.ncrrstaynu

How often partner stays overnight units

Type: choice

Source: LAT Survey (adapted)

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

Universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)] // Mode is face-to-face and translator not needed OR Mode is telephone or web
And if [NCRR1 = 1] // Currently in an intimate ongoing relationship with someone outside the HH
And if [NCRRSTAY = 1|2|3] // If stays overnight with partner some of the time

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