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Missing indresp and _dv harmonised variables in UKHLS download (SN 6614)

Added by Molly Beattie 14 days ago. Updated about 7 hours ago.

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Feedback
Priority:
Normal
Category:
Derived variables
Start date:
02/24/2026
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Hello,
I’m working with the dataset Understanding Society: Waves 1–15, 2009–2024 and Harmonised BHPS: Waves 1–18 (SN 6614) and I’m having difficulty accessing the harmonised individual-level variables.
After downloading the full dataset via the UK Data Service, the only files available in my ukhls folder are:
- a_indresp.dta through n_indresp.dta (wave‑specific files)
- xwavedat.dta
- xwaveid.dta

However, the mainstage INDRESP file (e.g., indresp.dta) is not included in the download, and therefore I cannot access any of the harmonised *_dv variables such as:
- religion_dv
- ethnicity_dv

These variables are essential for my analysis in my dissertation, but they do not appear in any of the files provided in the download package.
I have checked:
- the “Datasets” dropdown on the UKDS page
- the full ZIP contents
- the ukhls folder
- all wave‑specific *_indresp files
- xwavedat and xwaveid
None of these contain the harmonised INDRESP file or the *_dv variables.

Could you advise how I can access the correct INDRESP file containing the *_dv variables?
Thank you very much for your help.
Best wishes,
Molly

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