National Census of Population and Housing - IPUMS Subset
Honduras, 1974
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HND_1974_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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- HND1974_PHC-H-H.dat
- HND1974_PHC-P-H.dat
Economic activity in the previous week (HN1974A_ACTIVITY)
Data file: HND1974_PHC-P-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
226
End:
227
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<span class="h2">C. - Economic Characteristics</span></p>
<p>(For all individuals 10 years of age and older)</p>
<p>14. What activity did you do during the week of February 25th to March 2nd?</p>
<div class="i1">Mark the appropriate box according to page 38 of your manual.<br /><br />[] 1 Worked [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 2 Had a job but did not work [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 3 Looked for work [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 4 Studied [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 5 Household duties (unpaid) [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 6 Lived from investment or retirement income [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 7 Disabled [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 8 Other [Go to question 18.]</div>
<p>(For all individuals 10 years of age and older)</p>
<p>14. What activity did you do during the week of February 25th to March 2nd?</p>
<div class="i1">Mark the appropriate box according to page 38 of your manual.<br /><br />[] 1 Worked [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 2 Had a job but did not work [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 3 Looked for work [Go to question 15.]<br />[] 4 Studied [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 5 Household duties (unpaid) [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 6 Lived from investment or retirement income [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 7 Disabled [Go to question 18.]<br />[] 8 Other [Go to question 18.]</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 01 | Worked |
| 02 | Had a job but did not work |
| 03 | Looked for work |
| 04 | Student |
| 05 | Unpaid household duties |
| 06 | Lives from investments or retirement income |
| 07 | Disabled |
| 08 | Other |
| 09 | Unknown |
| 99 | NIU (not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
<span class="h3">C. Economic Characteristics (For persons aged ten and older)</span>
<br />Do not ask persons aged less than ten any more questions from the form. Cross out questions 14-21 with a large X.</p>
<p>The answers in question set 14 are the basis for categorizing the population aged ten and older as economically active (employed and unemployed) and economically inactive (students, domestic work (unpaid), those who live from rental or investment income, retired workers and the disabled).</p>
<p>The questions in this section refer to the situation in the week immediately preceding the census date (the week of February 25-March 2).</p>
<p><span class="em">Question set 14: What did you/the person do during the week of February 25 - March 2?</span></p>
<p>Ask the questions in the order in which they appear on the form. Continue asking until you check off a box which corresponds to the principal activity performed by the person during the reference week, and according to the following instructions:</p>
<div class="i1">a) If you check off box 1, 2 or 3, go on to question 15-17. If the enumerated person is a woman aged 15 or older also ask questions 18-21.<br /><br />b) If you check off box 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 and the enumerated person is male, do not ask any more questions. If the enumerated person is a female aged 15 or older, do not ask questions 15-17, but do ask questions 18-21.</div><span class="pg">[p. 39]</span></p>
<p>When deciding which type of activity to choose, give preference to economic activity and then student activity before household tasks.</p>
<p>The following definitions will help you to decide the appropriate box to check off:</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 1: </span>Worked. This is a person who performed the equivalent of at least one day of paid work during the week of February 25-March 2.</p>
<p>Broaden the census term for "work" by including the following:</p>
<div class="i1">A) Paid work for another person as an employee or worker (paid) which includes:</div><div class="i2">a) Work paid by the day, or as regular pay<br />b) Work paid in kind (food, lodging or supplies received in place of cash payment).<br />c) Work paid by the piece, on commission or as tips.<br />d) Active duty in the armed forces.</div><div class="i1">B) Worked in his/her own business or profession, or as an independent worker (self-employed).<br /><br />C) Worked without pay in a business or on a farm run by a family member (a son who works without pay in his father's store, for example) for more than 15 hours per week.<br /><br />D. Worked part time i.e., any work performed in the last week on a part-time basis for which the person received payment in money.<br /><br />Include in this category sewing and other work performed in the home for other persons or businesses, and for which payment in cash or kind is received. Also include the preparation of food, candy, etc. for sale.</div><p>Keep in mind that housewives, students and seniors who don't appear to work may actually perform </p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 40]</span></p>
<p>activity that earns them money, and this is considered "work" for census purposes. Therefore, when a person answers that he/she hasn't worked, confirm that he/she has not in fact worked.</p>
<p>Do not consider the following as work (for census purposes):</p>
<div class="i1">A. Household tasks performed at home, such as housework (except work as a servant with or without pay), and jobs performed in or on one's own house, such as cutting the lawn, painting the walls, etc.<br /><br />B. Unpaid volunteer work for the church, the Red Cross, or other non-profit organizations.<br /><br />C. Work performed by persons who are in an institution such as a prison, sanitarium, retirement home or work farm. This does not include regular workers who are in fact performing a job.</div><span class="em">Box 2: </span>Had a job but did not work. This is a person who did not work during the week of February 25 - March 2, but who has a job or business from which he/she was absent for reasons of illness, bad weather, vacation, self-employed agricultural workers waiting for the sowing or harvesting season, etc.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 3: </span>Looked for work. This is a person who did not have work during the week of February 25-March 2 because he/she was laid off or for other reasons; this person is looking for a new job.</p>
<p>Also, include in this category persons who are seeking work for the first time. These are people who have never had paid work and were taking steps to obtain a work for the first time during the week of February 25 - March 2.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 4: </span>Studied. This is a person who was attending school (primary, high school or university) during the week of February 25 - March 2 as long as he/she did not perform any paid work during this period.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 41]</span></p>
<p><span class="em">Box 5: </span>Performed household tasks (unpaid). This is a person who did not perform any paid work for the majority of the week of February 25 - March 2 and dedicated himself/herself exclusively to housework. Remember that domestic employees should not be included in this category, but in the "Worked" category.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 6: </span>Lived off of rental or retirement income. This is a person who did not perform any paid activity during the week of February 25 - March 2, and received retirement income, a pension, or payment for services previously rendered by the person or a relative. Include in this category those persons who receive rental or other income without performing any type of paid activity.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 7: </span>Disabled. This is person who cannot be categorized in any of the previous categories and who does not perform any economic activity because he/she is physically or mentally prevented from doing so.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 8:</span> Other. This is a person who cannot be categorized in any of the previous categories. Include inactive persons who do not want to work.
<br />Do not ask persons aged less than ten any more questions from the form. Cross out questions 14-21 with a large X.</p>
<p>The answers in question set 14 are the basis for categorizing the population aged ten and older as economically active (employed and unemployed) and economically inactive (students, domestic work (unpaid), those who live from rental or investment income, retired workers and the disabled).</p>
<p>The questions in this section refer to the situation in the week immediately preceding the census date (the week of February 25-March 2).</p>
<p><span class="em">Question set 14: What did you/the person do during the week of February 25 - March 2?</span></p>
<p>Ask the questions in the order in which they appear on the form. Continue asking until you check off a box which corresponds to the principal activity performed by the person during the reference week, and according to the following instructions:</p>
<div class="i1">a) If you check off box 1, 2 or 3, go on to question 15-17. If the enumerated person is a woman aged 15 or older also ask questions 18-21.<br /><br />b) If you check off box 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 and the enumerated person is male, do not ask any more questions. If the enumerated person is a female aged 15 or older, do not ask questions 15-17, but do ask questions 18-21.</div><span class="pg">[p. 39]</span></p>
<p>When deciding which type of activity to choose, give preference to economic activity and then student activity before household tasks.</p>
<p>The following definitions will help you to decide the appropriate box to check off:</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 1: </span>Worked. This is a person who performed the equivalent of at least one day of paid work during the week of February 25-March 2.</p>
<p>Broaden the census term for "work" by including the following:</p>
<div class="i1">A) Paid work for another person as an employee or worker (paid) which includes:</div><div class="i2">a) Work paid by the day, or as regular pay<br />b) Work paid in kind (food, lodging or supplies received in place of cash payment).<br />c) Work paid by the piece, on commission or as tips.<br />d) Active duty in the armed forces.</div><div class="i1">B) Worked in his/her own business or profession, or as an independent worker (self-employed).<br /><br />C) Worked without pay in a business or on a farm run by a family member (a son who works without pay in his father's store, for example) for more than 15 hours per week.<br /><br />D. Worked part time i.e., any work performed in the last week on a part-time basis for which the person received payment in money.<br /><br />Include in this category sewing and other work performed in the home for other persons or businesses, and for which payment in cash or kind is received. Also include the preparation of food, candy, etc. for sale.</div><p>Keep in mind that housewives, students and seniors who don't appear to work may actually perform </p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 40]</span></p>
<p>activity that earns them money, and this is considered "work" for census purposes. Therefore, when a person answers that he/she hasn't worked, confirm that he/she has not in fact worked.</p>
<p>Do not consider the following as work (for census purposes):</p>
<div class="i1">A. Household tasks performed at home, such as housework (except work as a servant with or without pay), and jobs performed in or on one's own house, such as cutting the lawn, painting the walls, etc.<br /><br />B. Unpaid volunteer work for the church, the Red Cross, or other non-profit organizations.<br /><br />C. Work performed by persons who are in an institution such as a prison, sanitarium, retirement home or work farm. This does not include regular workers who are in fact performing a job.</div><span class="em">Box 2: </span>Had a job but did not work. This is a person who did not work during the week of February 25 - March 2, but who has a job or business from which he/she was absent for reasons of illness, bad weather, vacation, self-employed agricultural workers waiting for the sowing or harvesting season, etc.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 3: </span>Looked for work. This is a person who did not have work during the week of February 25-March 2 because he/she was laid off or for other reasons; this person is looking for a new job.</p>
<p>Also, include in this category persons who are seeking work for the first time. These are people who have never had paid work and were taking steps to obtain a work for the first time during the week of February 25 - March 2.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 4: </span>Studied. This is a person who was attending school (primary, high school or university) during the week of February 25 - March 2 as long as he/she did not perform any paid work during this period.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 41]</span></p>
<p><span class="em">Box 5: </span>Performed household tasks (unpaid). This is a person who did not perform any paid work for the majority of the week of February 25 - March 2 and dedicated himself/herself exclusively to housework. Remember that domestic employees should not be included in this category, but in the "Worked" category.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 6: </span>Lived off of rental or retirement income. This is a person who did not perform any paid activity during the week of February 25 - March 2, and received retirement income, a pension, or payment for services previously rendered by the person or a relative. Include in this category those persons who receive rental or other income without performing any type of paid activity.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 7: </span>Disabled. This is person who cannot be categorized in any of the previous categories and who does not perform any economic activity because he/she is physically or mentally prevented from doing so.</p>
<p><span class="em">Box 8:</span> Other. This is a person who cannot be categorized in any of the previous categories. Include inactive persons who do not want to work.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's employment status in the last week.
Universe
Honduras 1974: Persons age 10+ [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Work Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |