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05/22/2025

03:58 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2251: jbsic07_cc Missing Data Query

Dear Michael,
The only possible fix for the n_jbsic07_cc variable is to backfill it using data from Wave 13. This ... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/16/2025

11:02 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2251: jbsic07_cc Missing Data Query

Hi Michael,
What we’ve found so far is that jbsoc00 appears to be the best option, as it has fewer missing values.... Understanding Society User Support Team

10:57 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2253 (Feedback): The connection of variable hsyrbuy and gor_dv

Hello Shuqi,
The interviews are conducted at the household where the respondents are currently living. This means ... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/15/2025

11:13 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2252 (Feedback): Quick query regarding the new UKHLS calendar year datasets

Hello James,
For your first question regarding longitudinal analysis using calendar years, please refer to Issue ... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/14/2025

11:37 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2251 (Feedback): jbsic07_cc Missing Data Query

Hello Michael,
For a similar issue, please refer to Issue #2248, which you can access here: https://iserredex.esse... Understanding Society User Support Team

11:29 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2248: Some queries r.e. issues with SOC 2000 and 2010 variables

Hello Tom
The different classifications (SOC00, SOC10, SOC20) are provided by the fieldwork agency, which suggests... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/13/2025

04:33 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #1832 (Feedback): Highest qualification variables - query about correct variable and coverage of non-UK qualifications

Hello Tom,
The variable qfhigh_dv (highest educational qualification ever reported) is constructed from qfhigh (hi... Understanding Society User Support Team

05/09/2025

02:32 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2250: calculation of number of siblings

Hello Shuqi,
The study's information is limited to individuals within enumerated households. For those who are abs... Understanding Society User Support Team

11:02 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2248: Some queries r.e. issues with SOC 2000 and 2010 variables

Hello Tom
1. This issue regarding job details only arose from Wave 13 onwards. This is because Wave 13 was the fi... Understanding Society User Support Team

12:01 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2247: Discontinuation of j2hrs and j2has from Wave 13-onwards

Hello Tom,
You are absolutely right.
While strictly speaking, "zero-hour contracts" don't guarantee any fixed h... Understanding Society User Support Team