Understanding Society User Support: Issueshttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/https://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/support/favicon.ico?15995719382022-10-06T08:29:49ZUnderstanding Society User Support
Redmine Support #1776 (Resolved): Wave6 - Migration history questionnaire module missinghttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/17762022-10-06T08:29:49ZMarion Lieutaud
<p>Dear Understanding Society team,</p>
<p>I hope this finds you very well - I wanted to consult the Wave 6 migration history questionnaire module and, strangely, the link on the Understanding Society platform is empty, suggesting that there were zero questions in this module, which I know is not the case: <a class="external" href="https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/mainstage/dataset-documentation/wave/6/questionnaire-module/migrationhistory_iemb1">https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/mainstage/dataset-documentation/wave/6/questionnaire-module/migrationhistory_iemb1</a>. I think this is probably just a website oversight, and I thought it would be useful to flag it. I also wanted to ask where I may be able to find that module in the meantime? <br />Finally, just to clarify - was this module only presented to IEMB respondents at wave 6? Or were foreign-born respondents who entered the survey before wave 6 also asked those questions?</p>
<p>Many, many thanks for your time and help!</p>
<p>All best,</p>
<p>Marion</p> Support #1149 (Resolved): Caregivinghttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/11492019-02-20T22:01:56ZCamille Portier
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am working with the caregiving module and I would like to ask you if partner/spouse for the aidhu1 and aidhu2 are included in other relative or in friend or neighbour?</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your help.<br />Kind regards,<br />Camille</p> Support #1127 (Resolved): Determing end date of cohabitation spellhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/11272019-01-14T11:33:46ZBARBARA OKUN
<p>Dear supporter,<br />In our research, we are trying to compute a variable for duration (in months) since end of cohabiting spell.<br />In order to compute this, we need to know the end date of each cohabitation spell. Our question relates to cases in which a respondent was in a cohabiting relationship at wave t of Understanding Society, but is no longer in a cohabiting relationship at the next wave in which he participated. Which variable can we use to determine the end date of the cohabitation in which the respondent was involved at wave t?</p>
<p>By the way, we noticed that there is a variable which relates to the end date of a cohabiting spell (lmcbm), but we noticed that this variable has valid responses only for persons who were in a cohabiting spell at wave t and were in a cohabiting spell with a different partner in the next wave in which he participated. (See variable description attached)</p>
<p>In a related question, we were curious about the meaning of the abbreviation ml, which is used in the variable description for the variable lmcbm, as well as other variables.</p> Support #974 (Resolved): self-rated health in wave 9 of the innovation panelhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/9742018-05-09T15:33:13ZDana Garbarskidgarbarski@luc.edu
<p>Hello,<br />I don't see self-rated health ("in general would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor") in wave 9 of the innovation panel data. following convention, this would be labeled as "i_scsf1." I do see it for proxy reporters "i_sf1." I've tried searching for "health" in wave 9 and looking at the questionnaire sections on health and health behaviors. Was this question not asked of respondents in wave 9?<br />Thanks,<br />Dana</p> Support #882 (Closed): scprely, scrrely and scfrely https://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/8822017-11-21T13:34:15ZChris Randallchris.randall@ons.gov.uk
<p>Could i just check that these variables are not included in the survey after wave 5? Can't find them on the questionnaires.</p> Support #861 (Closed): number of questions respondents are askedhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/8612017-10-11T15:05:39ZDana Garbarskidgarbarski@luc.edu
<p>Related to my last query, how do you recommend calculating the total number of questions that a respondent was asked? Or does this variable exist already?<br />Thanks!<br />Dana</p> Support #853 (Closed): Self-esteem measure in Youth Questionnairehttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/8532017-09-19T21:24:25ZAndrew Brown
<p>Hi<br />I am interested in analysing responses the self esteem measure from the Youth self-completion questionnaire used in waves 2, 4 and 6. Is it possible to find out where the measure originates from? I see that six of the items come from the Rosenberg (1965) Self-Esteem Scale but am keen to find out if this version is an established adaptation.<br />Many thanks<br />Andrew</p> Support #799 (Closed): Parent sample for research projecthttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/7992017-06-19T14:39:44ZDaniel Breslindaniel.breslin@actionforchildren.org.uk
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I was wondering if you might be able to help me. I am trying to get a better understanding of the responders to understanding society to gauge whether it is the right data set to use for a prospective project.</p>
<p>It is possible to know how many respondents to the wave 1 and wave 6 survey are: <br />· Parents<br />· Parents with a child aged 16 or under<br />· Parents who themselves aged 25 or under</p>
<p>Any help you could offer with this query would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Dan</p> Support #795 (Closed): Savings Variables in Wave A of Understanding Societyhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/7952017-06-13T15:54:43ZDamian Finlaysonfinlayson.damian@gmail.com
<p>Afternoon</p>
<p>We are looking to assess the extent to which consumers are saving. As part of the research, we are looking to compare UK household savings (and expenditure) over time with a view to understanding the extent to which the levels (and patterns) have changed over time. As part of our research we have been looking at the BHPS and Understanding Society datasets, amongst others. In this respect I have a small query.</p>
<p>To understand which savings variables appear in each wave of the BHPS and Understanding Savings surveys (as well as a description of these variables) I have been looking across the different surveys. For example, some of these variables include (while the prefix “a” refers to wave a of the BHPS, these variables can be found in other waves of the BHPS):<br />- asave: Saves from current income <br />- asaved: Amount saved in each month<br />- asavey: Reason for saving</p>
<p>Understanding society has similar variables, such as those shown below. (While the prefix “f” refers to the wave of Understanding Soceity, however, some of these variables can be found in other waves of Understanding society):<br />- f_save: Whether saves<br />- f_saved: Monthly amount saved<br />- f_savereg: regular saver</p>
<p>Although wave A of the Understanding Society survey has the savings variable “a_matdepf” (regular savings), it seems to omit many of the other variables which appear in the BHPS survey and Understanding Society surveys (such as those listed above).</p>
<p>In this regard, it would much appreciated if you could indicate whether wave a of the Understanding Society differs from the BHPS survey and later Understanding Society surveys. If not, please could you indicate which savings variables (if any) in wave a are consistent with the BHPS survey and the later waves of Understanding Society.</p>
<p>Lastly, would you be able to provide a list of savings variables for both the BHPS and Understanding Society Surveys?</p>
<p>Thank you again for any assistance you may be able to provide.</p> Support #781 (Closed): Data on couple financeshttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/7812017-05-12T08:57:16ZCharlotte Bendall
<p>Hi- apologies for bothering you, but I am currently researching couple finances and have found the variables wealthassetsanddebt_ip3.svacsj (relating to savings) and wealth assetsanddebt_ip3.nvestsj (relating to investments) on this page: <a class="external" href="https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/questionnaire-module/wealthassetsanddebt_ip3">https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/questionnaire-module/wealthassetsanddebt_ip3</a>. Firstly, I just wanted to check that these are the only questions on the survey that dealt with jointly/ solely held assets within couples? Secondly, I looked at the results for e.g. the first variable (<a class="external" href="https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/datafile/c_indresp_ip/variable/c_svacsj-">https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/datafile/c_indresp_ip/variable/c_svacsj-</a> although the same is also applicable for the results for the second variable, which can be found at <a class="external" href="https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/datafile/c_indresp_ip/variable/c_nvestsj">https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/innovation-panel/dataset-documentation/wave/3/datafile/c_indresp_ip/variable/c_nvestsj</a>) and was wondering, what are the ‘proxy’ results (apologies if that is an ignorant question)? If I were to wish to calculate each possible arrangement (i.e. sole, joint and both) as a percentage of all of the valid responses, not including where the question was inapplicable, would I just include sole, joint, and sole and joint, or do the ‘proxies’ need to be factored in as well? Thirdly, is this the most up-to-date data that you have on sole/joint savings and investments (am I right in thinking that it dates back to 2013)? Thanks so much</p> Support #684 (Closed): Survey question - people to rely onhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/6842016-12-13T15:04:12ZAmanda Seims
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am trying to measure change in social capital as a result of taking part in a sport.</p>
<p>I have been told that you used the question: ‘Do you have a spouse or partner, family member or friend to rely on if you have a serious problem?’ but can’t find this in the surveys on your website as I wanted to ensure that I set out the responses in the same way.</p>
<p>I have an excel spreadsheet called ‘Measuring National Wellbeing’ from the ONS which contains data from your survey and suggests that the responses to the above question were either ‘a lot’, ‘somewhat’, ‘a little’, ‘not at all’ or ‘no friends, family or spouse’. I’d like to know if they are correct as the above question is more of a yes/no answer but the responses fit more with asking someone ‘to what extent can you rely on……’ or ‘how much can you rely on……’</p>
<p>The spreadsheet also states that the question was constructed from three separate questions but I can’t see what these three questions were.</p>
<p>I would be very grateful if you can clarify these points and also confirm that you are happy for me to use this question in my survey.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Amanda</p> Support #635 (Closed): Environmental behaviour questions, Wave 4https://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/6352016-10-03T08:34:28ZAlex Gnanapragasam
<p>To whom it may concern</p>
<p>I am a researcher broadly interested in environmental behaviour survey instruments and I have been having a look at the Environmental Behaviour module in wave 4 of the Understanding Society UK household longitudinal study.</p>
<p>I wanted to understand the source of your questions in this module.</p>
<p>I note helpfully you provide the sources, but I was having difficulty tracking down what “DEFRA adapted” may be.</p>
<p>I believe “UKHLS” and “BHPS” to correspond to the Understanding Society and British Household Panel Survey respectively.</p>
<p>I thought that “DEFRA adapted” might have referred to the consumer segmentation exercise DEFRA completed in 2008, but I was unsure about this.</p>
<p>Any help you can offer would be most welcome.</p>
<p>I look forward to hearing from you<br />Best wishes<br />Alex</p> Support #565 (Closed): Egoalt file and meaning of alwstat codeshttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/5652016-05-16T11:56:26ZDan Browndaniel.brown@lincoln.ox.ac.uk
<p>I have previously asked ISER for the meaning of the alwstat codes in the egoalt file, but did so via email (not on the user support). The following were the answers I received (which I have been asked to upload here):</p>
<p>1. Not enumerated means that this person was not counted as being present in any household in the last wave.<br />2. Rejoiner means this person was not enumerated in the last wave but has been enumerated earlier<br />3. “new entrant” means someone who has never been part of the sample until this wave<br />4. “new birth, OSM” are new entrants who are OSMs and whose age is 0. No distinction is made between natural/adoptive/…. Children. There is one issue about this that is not perhaps clear from its name or description. Although egoalt file is about the relationship between household members, the new birth does not refer to the relationship between the ego and alter. For example, if there is a new child in the household the w_elwstat for this child and any other household member will show “new birth, OSM”. Also, new members of age 0 who are not OSMs will not be coded as “new birth, OSM” but simply as “new entrant”.<br />5. Yes, egoalt files only include individuals in multiple person households. So, single person households are excluded.</p> Support #491 (Closed): parental educationhttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/4912016-01-25T12:04:44ZCarolina Zuccotticarolina.zuccotti@eui.eu
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am working with Wave 1, and I wanted to know why the number of missing cases is so high for the mother & father educational variables (I have merged maedqf and faedqf variables from xwavedat.dta to the a_indresp file).</p>
<p>I know the data was collected in Waves 1 and 2, and from what I understood, all individuals in Wave 1 should have parental education information. But this seems not to be the case. Actually, the number, for example, of cases with a parental employment status when the individuals was 14 is much higher.</p>
<p>What does the missing refer to? Is it the case that the question was not asked? If so, do you think there may be any consequences in terms of self-selection if I use parental education in a model? Are individuals with a parental education different from those who don't have one?</p>
<p>Many thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Carolina</p> Support #463 (Closed): Job History Datahttps://iserredex.essex.ac.uk/support/issues/4632015-12-09T17:01:17ZAnuj Vithlani
<p>I've looked at both the BHPS and UKHLS data. Am I correct in saying that BHPS has job history data whilst the UKHLS does not? I wanted to extract the 'years of part time work experience' and the 'years of full time work experience' and use them as variables. Is this not possible with the UKHLS data?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>