Understanding Society User Support

05/19/2021

05:32 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1545 (Feedback): has birthy variable name changed over USoc waves?

Hello,
We are not aware of the variable birthy not being available in a specific data release. Only in very rare o... Understanding Society User Support Team

02:35 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1545 (Resolved): has birthy variable name changed over USoc waves?

Hi,
I’ve got a quick query regarding a missing variable in a USoc libname in SAS:
When using the most up to da... babar neyazi

05/18/2021

08:46 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1540 (Resolved): Variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying the housing cost

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08:41 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1543 (Feedback): Inapplicanle racel data

Hello,
This question is asked the first time that someone is interviewed and so will be -8 in all subsequent waves... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/17/2021

04:41 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1543 (Resolved): Inapplicanle racel data

I am interested in racel variable for my research.
However, except for wave 1, other waves it is reported as Inapp... I Dutta

04:14 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1539: Identifying indivdiual movers

The entire postcode was used Understanding Society User Support Team

02:46 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1539: Identifying indivdiual movers

Great! This variable is very helpful, but I have one more question - when you are referring to postcode, is it the fu... Vivian So

05/14/2021

12:28 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1542: Health conditions in 2019 mainstage data

Yes, that is the case Understanding Society User Support Team

10:33 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1542: Health conditions in 2019 mainstage data

Hello,
Thanks for your clarification. Given this, am I correct in thinking that you cannot estimate the incidence ... James Morrison

05/12/2021

06:04 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1542 (Feedback): Health conditions in 2019 mainstage data

Hello,
We have updated the health conditions FAQ to include the changes that were made in Wave 10. The note is att... Understanding Society User Support Team

06:01 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1538 (Feedback): Comparing health conditions across US waves 1-10

Hello,
We have updated the existing health conditions FAQ to include the changes made in Wave 10. I am attaching t... Understanding Society User Support Team

12:25 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1541: Benefit income in indresp and income file: what accounts for the differences between frmnthimp_dv and fimnsben_dv, and how can I retrieve benefit amounts for non-matching records?

You should rely on the income.dta file. So if a respondent reported the source it will be listed there. Understanding Society User Support Team

09:52 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1541: Benefit income in indresp and income file: what accounts for the differences between frmnthimp_dv and fimnsben_dv, and how can I retrieve benefit amounts for non-matching records?

Hello,
thanks, that checks out and is really helpful. I have a follow-up, if I may. After excluding the proxy int... Gabriele Mari

05/11/2021

05:33 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1541 (Feedback): Benefit income in indresp and income file: what accounts for the differences between frmnthimp_dv and fimnsben_dv, and how can I retrieve benefit amounts for non-matching records?

Hello,
Our income team have suggested that the 10,412 cases should be proxy interviews. They do not appear on the ... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/10/2021

02:20 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1542 (Resolved): Health conditions in 2019 mainstage data

I am working with the 2019 mainstage data (baseline for COVID waves) and want to know which variables to use to ident... Andrew Bryce

09:56 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1541 (In Progress): Benefit income in indresp and income file: what accounts for the differences between frmnthimp_dv and fimnsben_dv, and how can I retrieve benefit amounts for non-matching records?

Many thanks for your enquiry. The Understanding Society team is looking into it and we will get back to you as soon a... Understanding Society User Support Team

08:36 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1541 (Resolved): Benefit income in indresp and income file: what accounts for the differences between frmnthimp_dv and fimnsben_dv, and how can I retrieve benefit amounts for non-matching records?

Hi,
I am using Understanding Society Waves 1 to 10. I am interested in income from state benefits. Using the inco... Gabriele Mari

05/05/2021

04:42 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1540: Variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying the housing cost

OLAYIWOLA OLADIRAN wrote:
> Hello
>
> I am trying to identify the variable that identifies the household member ... OLAYIWOLA OLADIRAN

04:38 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1540 (Feedback): Variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying the housing cost

rentpN = 1 if PNO=N rents the accommodation, 0 otherwise
hsowrN = 1 of PNO=N owns the accommodation, 0 otherwise
N ... Understanding Society User Support Team

04:28 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1540: Variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying the housing cost

Hello
I am trying to identify the variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying... OLAYIWOLA OLADIRAN

04:25 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1540 (Resolved): Variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying the housing cost

Hello
I am trying to identify the variable that identifies the household member that is responsible for the paying... OLAYIWOLA OLADIRAN

12:45 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1539 (Feedback): Identifying indivdiual movers

Hello,
We introduced the variable w_addrmov_dv a couple of years ago which should be suitable for your purposes. S... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/30/2021

07:29 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1533 (Resolved): Adjusting weights when constructing a calendar year from two waves

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07:29 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1536 (Feedback): Happiness Questionnaire in Youth Survey

Hi Amy,
The youth survey happiness/satisfaction questions have been carried forward from the BHPS Wave 4 questionn... Understanding Society User Support Team

06:13 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1539 (In Progress): Identifying indivdiual movers

Many thanks for your enquiry. The Understanding Society team is looking into it and we will get back to you as soon a... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/29/2021

04:36 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1539 (Resolved): Identifying indivdiual movers

Dear US User Support Team,
I am working on a project on residential mobility in UK. I need to identify individuals... Vivian So

04/28/2021

06:30 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1538 (In Progress): Comparing health conditions across US waves 1-10

Many thanks for your enquiry. The Understanding Society team is looking into it and we will get back to you as soon a... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/27/2021

02:33 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1538 (Resolved): Comparing health conditions across US waves 1-10

Hello,
I am attempting track the number of health conditions participants across waves, to examine any correlation... James Morrison

12:56 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1537 (Feedback): query re. b_wlk30min

You can check the exact wording of the question either using the variable search facility here: https://www.understan... Understanding Society User Support Team

12:55 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1536 (In Progress): Happiness Questionnaire in Youth Survey

Hello,
I have passed on your question to the questionnaire team.
Best wishes,
Understanding Society User Suppo... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/26/2021

05:50 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1537 (Resolved): query re. b_wlk30min

Hi - could you please advise on the scale for b_wlk30min Number of days walked at least 30 minutes. Did respondents h... Jennifer Knights

11:43 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1536 (Resolved): Happiness Questionnaire in Youth Survey

Dear US Team,
Is there more information available how to Happiness Questionnaire in the Youth Survey (10-15 year o... Amy Orben

07:15 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1534 (Feedback): b_scsf6c - last 4 weeks: felt downhearted and depressed

Please see response to your other post #1535
If you have further quesitons please let us know.
Best wishes,
U... Understanding Society User Support Team

07:14 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1535 (Feedback): b_sf12mcs_dv SF-12 Mental Component Summary (PCS)

The SF12 module includes 12 questions - SCSF1 SCSF2A SCSF2B SCSF3A SCSF3B SCSF4A SCSF4B SCSF5 SCSF6A SCSF6B SCSF6C SC... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/25/2021

11:54 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1535 (Resolved): b_sf12mcs_dv SF-12 Mental Component Summary (PCS)

Hi can you tell me which questions in wave 2 relate to b_sf12mcs_dv SF-12 Mental Component Summary (PCS) - thanks, Je... Jennifer Knights

11:52 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #1534 (Resolved): b_scsf6c - last 4 weeks: felt downhearted and depressed

Hi can you tell me which questions in wave 2 relate to b_scsf6c - last 4 weeks: felt downhearted and depressed - than... Jennifer Knights