Advantages in living as couple
Datafile
Index term
Individual variables
| Variable name | Variable label | Datafile |
|---|---|---|
| sccohadvs1 | Trial marriage, see if we are compatible before committing to marriage | indresp |
| sccohadvs2 | No legal ties so easier to split up if doesn't work out | indresp |
| sccohadvs3 | Improves relationship - more respect, etc. | indresp |
| sccohadvs4 | Advantages in living as couple - A lot of marriages fail | indresp |
| sccohadvs7 | Companionship and someone to share things with | indresp |
| sccohadvs8 | No particular advantage, just prefer cohabitation | indresp |
| sccohadvs9 | Other | indresp |
| sccohadvs10 | Personal independence - can keep own privacy, etc. | indresp |
| sccohadvs11 | It does not have to be a permanent commitment | indresp |
| sccohadvs12 | Tax advantages | indresp |
| sccohadvs13 | Saves on the cost of a wedding | indresp |
Question asked in the latest wave:
scacohabitation_w15.sccohadvs
Question label:
Advantages in living as couple
Question text:
What do you think are the advantages of living as a couple? Please select all that apply.
Question universe:
if [((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 4) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 | 3)) & (HHGRID.Livewith = 1)] // Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web AND currently cohabiting
And if [SCCOHADV = 1] // Thinks living as couple has advantages
Further details:
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