Mainstage Variables search
Find the variables you need for your research by searching by variable name, by data file or by index term. Explore How to use the Variable Search. Our Main Survey User Guide and list of key variables for the analysis of individual response data may also help you.
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| everswitch1_dv | Switch from both to one parent ever happened for the child |
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| everswitch2_dv | Switch from one to both parents ever happened for the child |
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| evralc | Ever had an alcoholic drink |
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| evrsmo | ever smoke cigarettes at all |
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| exjob | Employment of ex-partner |
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| exjobnr | Employment of resident parent |
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| exp2mov | likelihood of move |
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| expmanage1 | How expect to manage: Pay from current income |
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| expmanage10 | How expect to manage: Borrow money from unlicensed lenders |
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| expmanage11 | How expect to manage: Use a credit union or savings club |
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| expmanage2 | How expect to manage: Cut down on spending |
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| expmanage3 | How expect to manage: Use savings |
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| expmanage4 | How expect to manage: Borrow money from family/friends/acquaintance |
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| expmanage5 | How expect to manage: Take out loan from bank or building society |
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| expmanage6 | How expect to manage: Take on extra work/do overtime |
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| expmanage7 | How expect to manage: Use credit cards |
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| expmanage8 | How expect to manage: Use pawn broker |
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| expmanage9 | How expect to manage: Sell personal items |
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| expmanage97 | How expect to manage: Other |
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| expream | Absent parent preamble |
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| exsame | All children in hh have same absent biological/adoptive parent |
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| exsamepwc | All children in hh have same other biological/adoptive/step parent |
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| extnsa | pay per hour for additional hours |
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| extrate | Extra pay hourly rate |
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| extrate_bh | extra pay hourly rate |
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| extrest | Estimated amount for extra hours worked |
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| eyc | Linkage to early years census records |
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| eyca1 | EYC consent for person 1 in household |
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| eyca10 | EYC consent for person 10 in household |
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| eyca11 | EYC consent for person 11 in household |
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| eyca12 | EYC consent for person 12 in household |
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| eyca13 | EYC consent for person 13 in household |
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