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Hi Piotr,

Thank you for the suggestion to look at the addrmov_dv variable.

I have a follow up question please. Addrmov_dv requires two consecutive waves as it is asking respondents for moves since the last WAVE; there is another variable 'x_adcts' which indicates moves since the last interview wich sounded euqally interesting and perhabs a bit more comprehensive as it does not require consecutive reponses. However, the number of movers I can identify between waves 3 -6 is a lot LOWER for 'x_adcts' than it is using 'addrmov_dv'

Additionally, answers are often very different e.g. adcts shows -8 (inapplicable) but addrmov_dv shows 'mover' - This made me wonder how addrmov_dv is derived and why these differences occur. Would you recommedn using one variable over the other or both in conjunction to identify all housemoves?

Any input would be really appreciated!

Best wishes,
Caroline

You are correct w_addrmov_dv variable identifies moves between two consecutive waves using the postcode of the two addresses. This is derived by the data team based on the reported addresses at each wave. https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/mainstage/dataset-documentation/variable/addrmov_dv

w_adcts asks the respondent if they have lived at this address continuously since the last time they were interviewed, but this question is not asked of every respondent. The Universe field below the question in the questionnaire shows who is asked this question. If you look at the Wave 3 questionnaire (https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/sites/default/files/downloads/documentation/mainstage/questionnaire/wave-3/Understanding_Society_Wave_3_Questionnaire_v03.pdf?q=bb854fdf4c4b0873cbff562f3ebae7619fbe48f5), you will see: **
Universe
If (ff_ivlolw = 1 | Ff_everint = 1) // interviewed at prior wave or has been interviewed previously
And If ((HHGrid.OrigAdd = 1 & HHGrid.NewPer = 4) | (HHGrid.OrigAdd = 2 & HHGrid.NewPer = 2)) // HH interviewed at current address previously and respondent is a continuing respondent or HH interviewed at different address previously and respondent is a rejoiner **