The variables in the General Household Survey, 2000-2001: Social Capital Teaching Dataset are a subset taken from the full General Household Survey, 2000-2001 (GHS). For that year of the GHS, a social capital 'trailer' was conducted alongside the main survey, which included questions on respondents' local area, fear of crime, participation and trust. The trailer was funded by the Health Development Agency as part of a larger body of work to further understanding of social capital in terms of its meaning, measurement and links to health within the British population. The variables included here are those from the social capital file and others from the main survey, chosen to reflect different dimensions of social capital in relation to a variety of demographic variables, and some outcome variables such as, health, income and employment.
Further information can be found in the Social capital: introductory user guide.
The second edition of the study (released February 2008) replaced the previous edition (released February 2006). The second edition contains a rescaled weight with a mean of 1 (correcting the previous version) and corrects a systematic error in the data which affected the internal consistency of the social capital module variables in relation to those from the main file. Current users of the data are strongly advised to switch to the second edition of the study.
The full General Household Survey series is held at the UK Data Archive under GN 33090.
Main Topics
Topics covered in this teaching dataset include views about respondents' local area; civic participation, social networks (including contact with friends and relatives) and social participation (involvement with groups and voluntary activities). A range of demographic variables are also included.
General Household Survey, 2000-2001: Social Capital Teaching Dataset
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| Nom | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| University of Manchester. Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research. ESDS Government |
| Nom | Affiliation | Rôle |
|---|---|---|
| The Economic and Social Data Service (ESDS) were funded to compile this teaching dataset by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). The organisations listed under 'Sponsor(s)' funded the main General Household Survey, 2000-2001, from which this dataset has been compiled. |
| Nom | Affiliation | Abréviation: | Rôle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office for National Statistics. Social Survey Division |
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| Nom | Abréviation: | Rôle | Soumission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic and Social Research Council | |||
| Higher Education Funding Councils. Joint Information Systems Committee | |||
| Office for National Statistics | |||
| Department of Health | |||
| Office of the Deputy Prime Minister | |||
| Department for Transport | |||
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | |||
| Department for Work and Pensions | |||
| Inland Revenue | |||
| Department for Education and Skills | |||
| Scottish Government | |||
| Government Actuary's Department | |||
| Health Development Agency |
| Nom | Affiliation | Abréviation: |
|---|---|---|
| ESDS Government | University of Manchester. Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research |
| Nom | Affiliation | Abréviation: |
|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester. Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research. ESDS Government |
2006-02-14
Date: 2008-02-22
| Début | Fin | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-01 | 2001-03-31 |
Individuals; Families/households
Numeric data; Individual (micro) level
Cross-sectional (one-time) study. The GHS is an annual cross-sectional study, but this teaching dataset has been compiled using only data from the 2000-2001 survey.
8,221 cases
Face-to-face interview
Since 2000, a dual weighting scheme has been introduced to the GHS. The dataset contains one weighting variable for two purposes, (1) to compensate for non-response in the sample, (2) to gross up to match known population distributions in terms of region, age-group and sex.
The weight variable in Social Capital dataset is called SCFINW. This weight is different from that used for the main GHS data set. Only one person per household was selected for the social capital questions. This meant that weighting was required to redress the unequal probabilities of selection. This weighting procedure was incorporated into the calculation of the non-response weights (as used in the main data set). The weight used on the social capital data set produces population estimates in 1000's.
Using this weighting has the effect within standards SPSS procedures of substantially increasing the perceived sample size; n will be considerably overestimated in standard procedures in SPSS. Standard errors will be artificially reduced with the result that estimates will appear much more accurate than should be the case. In order to maintain the effective sample size a new rescaled weight has been produced. This weight is called scnewwt, this variable has a mean of 1 - in other words each case, when weighted by scnewwt will on average count as 1 case; the effective sample size is the same. Scnewwt has the effect of adjusting for biases in the sample that arise because only one person per household has been selected without seriously inflating the effective sample size within SPSS. Apply the scnewwt weight to adjust for bias and maintain the effective sample size.
The data were processed to the UK Data Archive's 'A*' standard. This is the Archive's highest standard, and means that an extremely rigorous and comprehensive series of checks was carried out to ensure the quality of the data and documentation. Firstly, checks were made that the number of cases and variables matched the depositor's records. Secondly, checks were made that all variables had comprehensible variable labels and all nominal (categorical) variables had comprehensible value labels. Where possible, either with reference to the documentation and/or in communication with the depositor, labels were accordingly edited or created. Thirdly, logical checks were performed to ensure that nominal (categorical) variables had values within the range defined (either by value labels or in the depositor's documentation). Lastly, any data or documentation that breached confidentiality rules were altered or suppressed to preserve anonymity.
New Edition Information:
The second edition of the study (February 2008), replaces the previous edition (February 2006). The second edition contains a rescaled weight with a mean of 1 (correcting the previous version) and corrects a systematic error in the data which affected the internal consistency of the social capital module variables in relation to those from the main file. Current users of the data are strongly advised to switch to the second edition of the study. Queries relating to the study can be directed to govsurveys@esds.ac.uk>.
ESDS Government, UK Data Archive; Data online via ESDS Download
Help desk: govsurveys@esds.ac.uk;
The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
Study Description: English; Study Documentation: English
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