Understanding Society User Support

04/26/2024

05:34 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2097 (In Progress): Variable availablility

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

12:50 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2096 (Feedback): hhincome variable in covid wave

Hello Shiyu
I recommend reviewing the "UKHLS COVID-19 user guide":https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documenta... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/25/2024

12:18 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2092: Calculation of mortgage interest payments

Hello Sam

Here is the Income team feedback:

The interpretation of your first paragraph is exactly right ie. ... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/23/2024

05:57 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2092: Calculation of mortgage interest payments

Hello Sam,

The income team is currently undertaking a significant review of the calculation of housing costs and ... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/22/2024

11:52 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2084 (Feedback): Linking NPD data with other special licence understanding society data

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11:51 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2095 (Feedback): parent children variable

Hello Leo,
Consider exploring the variable "nchild_dv," which indicates the number of own children in the household,... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/19/2024

05:19 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2094 (Feedback): Universe for macob/pacob in xwavedat

Hi Albert,
M/pacob are asked in the adult questionnaire, so the be biggest group in xwavedat for whom these are m... Understanding Society User Support Team

01:33 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2093 (Feedback): voteeuref variable

Hi Felicity,
The reasons for the missing data you're observing are quite complex.
First, you need to check the w... Understanding Society User Support Team

11:22 AM Understanding Society User Support Support #2084: Linking NPD data with other special licence understanding society data

Hi Laura,
Below the answers from our data access expert:

1. You will need two applications. One for the Sec... Understanding Society User Support Team

04/18/2024

07:18 PM Understanding Society User Support Support #2092 (Feedback): Calculation of mortgage interest payments

Hi Sam,
You can find some information on how this variable is derived in the Derived Income Variables section of t... Understanding Society User Support Team