ALSPAC Plans and Aspirations (DCSF) Questionnaire Dataset

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alspac_08_DCSF

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ALSPAC Plans and Aspirations (DCSF) Questionnaire Dataset

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alspac_08_DCSF

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	Name	Label
	aln_qlet
	aln	Pregnancy identifier
	qlet	Birth order (within pregnancy)
	CCXD001	Data available
	CCXD005	DV: Age of study child at completion (years)
	CCXD006	DV: Age of study child at completion (months)
	CCXD008	Q30: Clinic or home completed flag
	CCXD010	Rcvmm: Date questionnaire completed - Month
	CCXD011	Rcvyr: Date questionnaire completed - Year
	CCXD050	Q1: YPs current employment/education status
	CCXD100	Q2.1: YP is looking after own children or family on a regular basis
	CCXD101	Q2.2: YP is doing voluntary work on a regular basis
	CCXD102	Q2.3: YP is developing own skills (such as music, art, sport) on a regular basis
	CCXD103	Q2.4: YP is working in one or more part-time jobs on a regular basis
	CCXD104	Q2.5: YP is doing a part-time education course on a regular basis
	CCXD105	Q2.6: YP is looking for a job or education or training place on a regular basis
	CCXD150	Q3: YP is in full or part time education
	CCXD151	Q3a1: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Found school difficult
	CCXD152	Q3a2: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Wanted to do an Apprenticeship/learn a trade
	CCXD153	Q3a3: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Did not like/enjoy school/found school boring
	CCXD154	Q3a4: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Wanted to get a job/start working/earning money
	CCXD155	Q3a5: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Wanted to work part time and study part time
	CCXD156	Q3a6: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Don't Know
	CCXD157	Q3a7: Main reason YP left full-time school or college: Other reason
	CCXD158	Q3b: Likelihood of YP going back into full-time education within the next two years
	CCXD159	Q3c1: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP was too young to leave school
	CCXD160	Q3c2: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP wanted qualifications for going on to further or higher education
	CCXD161	Q3c3: Reason YP continued in school/college: There were certain courses or subjects YP wanted to do
	CCXD162	Q3c4: Reason YP continued in school/college: No Modern Apprenticeships available that YP wanted
	CCXD163	Q3c5: Reason YP continued in school/college: There were no jobs around that YP wanted
	CCXD164	Q3c6: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP enjoyed school life
	CCXD165	Q3c7: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP was too young to enter the job or training they had chosen
	CCXD166	Q3c8: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP had not decided on their future education or career
	CCXD167	Q3c9: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP thought that by getting better qualifications job prospects would be improved
	CCXD168	Q3c10: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP too young to claim benefits
	CCXD169	Q3c11: Reason YP continued in school/college: Because YPs friends were staying on
	CCXD170	Q3c12: Reason YP continued in school/college: It was what YPs family expected them to do
	CCXD171	Q3c13: Reason YP continued in school/college: YP was able to claim Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
	CCXD172	Q3c14: Reason YP continued in school/college: The idea of leaving school at 16 never crossed YPs mind
	CCXD174	Q3d: Likelihood of YP applying to go to university to do a degree in the next five years
	CCXD175	Q3e: YP hopes to go to university
	CCXD176	Q3ei1: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To study a subject that really interests them
	CCXD177	Q3ei2: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To gain a qualification for a specific job or career
	CCXD178	Q3ei3: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To gain greater security in employment
	CCXD179	Q3ei4: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To increase earning potential
	CCXD180	Q3ei5: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To get a higher status job
	CCXD181	Q3ei6: Reason why YP plans to go to university: To keep their options open
	CCXD182	Q3eii: YP has decided what course or subject they would like to study at university
	CCXD183	Q3eiii: Subject that YP decided to follow at university
	CCXD184	Q3eiv: How much YP expects to earn in a year working full time when they are 30 if they get a degree
	CCXD185	Q3ev: How much YP expects to earn in a year working full time when they are 40 if they get a degree
	CCXD186	Q3evi: How much YP expects to earn in a year working full time when they are 30 if they do not get a degree
	CCXD187	Q3evii: How much YP expects to earn in a year working full time when they are 40 if they do not get a degree
	CCXD188	Q3eviii: Theoretical question: How much YP believes Jack would earn aged 30 if he had a degree in English instead of working in insurance
	CCXD189	Q3eix: Theoretical question: How much YP believes Sarah would earn aged 30 if she had sought a job in IT rather than studying Information Technology at university
	CCXD190	Q3ex: Degree to which YP feels informed about the sorts of financial support available to students at university
	CCXD200	Q4: YP is in Full/Part-time work or on a Training Scheme
	CCXD201	Q4a1: YP agrees they would leave current job/training scheme if they could get a better job
	CCXD202	Q4a2: YP agrees they will probably leave current job/training when they have qualification
	CCXD203	Q4a3: YP agrees that current job/training scheme is the kind of work YP wants to do in the future
	CCXD204	Q4a4: YP agrees current job/training scheme should help them to move on to something better
	CCXD205	Q4a5: YP agrees that they had this job/placement lined up before leaving school
	CCXD206	Q4a6: YP agrees that current job/training scheme is the only job or placement YP has had since leaving school
	CCXD207	Q4a7: YP agrees that current job/training scheme is teaching them useful skills
	CCXD208	Q4a8: YP agrees that the main reason YP does current job/training scheme is for the money
	CCXD209	Q4b1: YP disagrees they would leave current job/training scheme if they could get a better job
	CCXD210	Q4b2: YP disagrees they will probably leave current job/training when they have qualification
	CCXD211	Q4b3: YP disagrees that current job/training scheme is the kind of work YP wants to do in the future
	CCXD212	Q4b4: YP disagrees current job/training scheme should help them to move on to something better
	CCXD213	Q4b5: YP disagrees that they had this job/placement lined up before leaving school
	CCXD214	Q4b6: YP disagrees that current job/training scheme is the only job or placement YP has had since leaving school
	CCXD215	Q4b7: YP disagrees that current job/training scheme is teaching them useful skills
	CCXD216	Q4b8: YP disagrees that the main reason YP does current job/training scheme is for the money
	CCXD217	Q4c1: YP receives on-the-job training from a supervisor, trainer or experienced colleague in current job or training programme
	CCXD218	Q4c2: YP receives training at the firm's own training centre in current job or training programme
	CCXD219	Q4c3: YP receives training at a college in current job or training programme
	CCXD220	Q4c4: YP receives training somewhere else away from the job on current job or training programme
	CCXD221	Q4d: YPs training will lead to a qualification
	CCXD222	Q4e: Importance to YP of having a job that offers training for a qualification
	CCXD250	Q5: YP is studying for qualifications
	CCXD251	Q5a1: YP is studying for: A levels/AS Levels/A2s
	CCXD252	Q5a2: YP is studying for: AVCEs (formerly Vocational A Levels)
	CCXD253	Q5a3: YP is studying for: GCSEs
	CCXD254	Q5a4: YP is studying for: Foundation or Intermediate GNVQs
	CCXD255	Q5a5: YP is studying for: NVQs
	CCXD256	Q5a6: YP is studying for: Edexcel, BTEC or LQL qualifications (NOT A/AS/A2 levels)
	CCXD257	Q5a7: YP is studying for: OCR qualifications (NOT A/AS/A2 levels)
	CCXD258	Q5a8: YP is studying for: City and Guilds
	CCXD259	Q5a9: YP is studying for: Something else
	CCXD260	Q5a10: YP does not know what they are studying for
	CCXD300	Q6a: YP feels they have a clear idea of the career that they want in the future
	CCXD301	Q6b: YP feels uncertain about their future
	CCXD302	Q6c: YP feels they will just wait and see where they end up in the future
	CCXD303	Q6d: YP feels they would like to have a full-time job for most of their adult life
	CCXD304	Q6e: YP feels they would like to carry on learning new things throughout their life
	CCXD305	Q6f: YP feels they would like to raise a family some time in the future
	CCXD306	Q6g: YP feels that having a career or profession is important to them
	CCXD307	Q6h: YP feels they would like to go to university and get a degree in the future
	CCXD308	Q6i: I would like to run my own business in the future
	CCXD309	Q6j: YP feels they do not mind not enjoying their work if it pays the bills
	CCXD350	Q7: Main thing YP thinks that they will be doing in 12 months time
	CCXD400	Q8a: YP feels that only people who cannot do academic qualifications should do vocational ones
	CCXD401	Q8b: YP feels that vocational qualifications are easier than academic qualifications
	CCXD402	Q8c: YP feels that most people do not understand what vocational qualifications are
	CCXD403	Q8d: YP feels that employers do not respect vocational qualifications enough
	CCXD404	Q8e: YP feels that schools should do more to encourage young people to do vocational qualifications
	CCXD450	Q9: Frequency YP borrows money from your family and friends
	CCXD500	Q10: Frequency YP lends money to other people
	CCXD550	Q11a: YP feels that there is no excuse for borrowing money
	CCXD551	Q11b: YP feels that students have to borrow money
	CCXD552	Q11c: YP feels that they would rather borrow money than change their lifestyle
	CCXD553	Q11d: YP feels that they would rather save up to buy something than use credit
	CCXD554	Q11e: YP feels that borrowing is a normal part of today's lifestyle
	CCXD555	Q11f: YP feels that it is okay to borrow money if you can pay it off
	CCXD556	Q11g: YP feels that once you are in debt it is very difficult to get out of it
	CCXD557	Q11h: YP feels that borrowing money for a university education is a good investment
	CCXD558	Q11i: YP feels that they are seriously worried about building up debt when they are at University
	CCXD559	Q11j: YP feels that student debt puts people off going to University
	CCXD560	Q11k: YP feels that student loans are a cheap way to borrow money
	CCXD561	Q11l: YP feels that they are not worried about borrowing money whilst at university because they know they will get a well-paid job when they graduate
	CCXD600	Q12: Attitude of YPs family to borrowing
	CCXD650	Q13.1 YP has used a Library in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD651	Q13.2 YP has used parks and other open spaces in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD652	Q13.3 YP has used a playground in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD653	Q13.4 YP has used a swimming pool/leisure centre in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD654	Q13.5 YP has used a Church/Mosque/Temple/other place of worship in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD655	Q13.6 YP has used a community hall in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD656	Q13.7 YP has used a cinema/theatre in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD657	Q13.8 YP has used a bowling alley in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD658	Q13.9 YP has used an outdoor sports pitch/ground in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD659	Q13.10 YP has used a Connexions Centre (in town or at a school/college) in their local area in the last four weeks
	CCXD660	Q13.11: YP has used none of the listed facilities in the last four weeks
	CCXD700	Q14: YP has participated in any group activity led by an adult outside school lessons in the last 4 weeks
	CCXD701	Q14a1: YP has taken part in: A youth club in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD702	Q14a2: YP has taken part in: Scouts, Guides, Cadets in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD703	Q14a3: YP has taken part in: Sports team or club in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD704	Q14a4: YP has taken part in: Exercise or dance class in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD705	Q14a5: YP has taken part in: Drama, Arts or Music groups in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD706	Q14a6: YP has taken part in: After school club in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD707	Q14a7: YP has taken part in: Other organised activities in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD708	Q14a8: YP has taken part in: None of the listed activities in the past 4 weeks
	CCXD750	Q15a: YP believes the area in which they live is a place they enjoy living in
	CCXD751	Q15b: YP worries about being robbed or mugged on the street in the area in which they live
	CCXD752	Q15c: YP would be afraid to walk alone in the area in which they live after dark
	CCXD753	Q15d: YP believes most people in the area in which they live are friendly
	CCXD800	Q16a: Frequency YP has been feeling optimistic about the future in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD801	Q16b: Frequency YP has been feeling useful in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD802	Q16c: Frequency YP has been feeling relaxed in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD803	Q16d: Frequency YP has been feeling interested in other people in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD804	Q16e: Frequency YP has had energy to spare in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD805	Q16f: Frequency YP has been dealing with problems well in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD806	Q16g: Frequency YP has been thinking clearly in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD807	Q16h: Frequency YP has been feeling good about self in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD808	Q16i: Frequency YP has been feeling close to other people in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD809	Q16j: Frequency YP has been feeling confident in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD810	Q16k: Frequency YP has been able to make up own mind about things in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD811	Q16l: Frequency YP has been feeling loved in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD812	Q16m: Frequency YP has been interested in new things in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD813	Q16n: Frequency YP has been feeling cheerful in the last 2 weeks
	CCXD814	DV: Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale total score
	CCXD850	Q17a: YP feels that they are a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others
	CCXD851	Q17b: YP feels that they have a number of good qualities
	CCXD852	Q17c: YP feels they are able to do things as well as most other people
	CCXD853	Q17d: YP feels that they do not have much to be proud of
	CCXD854	Q17e: YP takes a positive attitude towards themselves
	CCXD855	Q17f: YP thinks they are no good at all
	CCXD856	Q17g: YP feels they are a useful person to have around
	CCXD857	Q17h: YP feels they cannot do anything right
	CCXD858	Q17i: YP feels that when they do a job, they do it well
	CCXD859	Q17j: YP feels that their life is not very useful
	CCXD860a	DV: Bachman self esteem score (complete cases)
	CCXD860b	DV: Bachman self esteem score (prorated)
	CCXD860c	DV: # Missing Bachman self esteem components
	CCXD900	Q18a: YP felt miserable or unhappy in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD901	Q18b: YP has been having fun in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD902	Q18c: YP did not enjoy anything at all in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD903	Q18d: YP felt so tired that they just sat around and did nothing in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD904	Q18e: YP was very restless in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD905	Q18f: YP felt they were no good any more in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD906	Q18g: YP cried a lot in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD907	Q18h: YP felt happy in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD908	Q18i: YP found it hard to think properly or concentrate in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD909	Q18j: YP hated themselves in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD910	Q18k: YP enjoyed doing lots of things in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD911	Q18l: YP felt they were a bad person in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD912	Q18m: YP felt lonely in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD913	Q18n: YP thought nobody really loved them in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD914	Q18o: YP thought they could never be as good as other kids in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD915	Q18p: YP felt they did everything wrong in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD916	Q18q: YP has had a good time in the past 2 weeks
	CCXD917	DV: Moods and Feelings total score

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