Population and Housing Census 2020 - IPUMS Harmonized Subset
Mexico, 2020
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MEX_2020_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI), IPUMS
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- MEX2020_PHC-H-H.dat
- MEX2020_PHC-P-H.dat
Relationship to household head (MX2020A_RELATE)
Data file: MEX2020_PHC-P-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
236
End:
238
Width:
3
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
5. Kinship: How is [the respondent] related to the head of the household?</p>
<div class="i1">Write one code only and for code 8, please specify<br /><br />[] 1 Head<br />[] 2 Spouse or partner<br />[] 3 Child<br />[] 4 Grandchild<br />[] 5 Son-in-law<br />[] 6 Mother or father<br />[] 7 Mother-in-law or Father-in-law<br />[] 8 Other (specify) ____</div>
<div class="i1">Write one code only and for code 8, please specify<br /><br />[] 1 Head<br />[] 2 Spouse or partner<br />[] 3 Child<br />[] 4 Grandchild<br />[] 5 Son-in-law<br />[] 6 Mother or father<br />[] 7 Mother-in-law or Father-in-law<br />[] 8 Other (specify) ____</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 101 | Household head |
| 201 | Spouse |
| 202 | Cohabiting partner or free union |
| 203 | Unmarried partner |
| 301 | Child |
| 302 | Adopted child |
| 303 | Step child |
| 304 | Non legally adopted child |
| 401 | Parent |
| 402 | Step parent |
| 403 | Sibling |
| 404 | Half sibling |
| 405 | Step sibling |
| 406 | Grandparent |
| 407 | Great grandparent |
| 408 | Grandchild |
| 409 | Step grandchild |
| 410 | Spouse of grandchild |
| 411 | Great grandchild or great great grandchild |
| 412 | Aunt or uncle |
| 413 | Niece or nephew |
| 414 | Grand niece or nephew |
| 415 | Cousin |
| 416 | Parent-in-law |
| 417 | Parent-in-law of one's child |
| 418 | Child in law |
| 419 | Brother- or sister-in-law |
| 420 | Sibling of sibling-in-law |
| 421 | Godparent |
| 422 | Godchild |
| 423 | Godfather of one's child |
| 424 | Other relative |
| 501 | No relationship |
| 503 | Ward |
| 601 | Domestic worker |
| 610 | Relative of domestic worker |
| 701 | Guest |
| 999 | Unknown |
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="h2">15.2 Section II. List of people and general data</span>
<br />The section is made up of questions that allow us to know the number of people who are habitual residents of the housing unit, and in addition, to record the gender, age, and relationship of each person with respect to the head of the housing unit.</p>
<p>Remember that it is very important to record all the residents of the housing unit since the 2020 Population and Housing Census must count all the people living in the country.</p>
<p>[Figure omitted: image with text]</p>
<p><span class="em">5. Kinship</span>
<br />This question identifies the kinship relationship that the people living in the housing unit have with the head of the housing unit; for example: spouse, daughter, granddaughter, and grandson, among others.</p>
<p>Always inquire about the kinship to the head of the housing unit and not to the respondent, unless they are the head of the housing unit. Remember that there can only be one per housing unit, regardless of whether it is a woman or a man. Once the head of the housing unit has been identified, record code 1 for this person and ask the kinship to this person.</p>
<p>[Figure omitted: image with text]</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 278]</span></p>
<p>When the respondent does not identify anyone as the head of the housing unit, record code 1 for the first person listed.</p>
<p>Since the head is the first person on the List, you must confirm it as follows: So, is Brenda the head of the housing unit? and record option 1. For the rest of the people, ask the question verbatim, listen to the answer, and record the corresponding code in the space provided.</p>
<p>For example: How is Miguel related to the head of the housing unit?</p>
<p>If the respondent answers: grandmother, aunt, niece, nephew, or other types of kinship not listed in options 2 through 7, mark option 8 and note the relationship on the line.</p>
<p>When they state that the relationship is a partner of the head, ask if they are referring to a couple of relationships; if so, mark option 2, but if they are a work, study, or roommate, record option 8 and write down what is stated in the space for the option other kinship.</p>
<p>If the head of a housing unit has several spouses or partners, mark option 2 for each. Remember not to show admiration or surprise, as these cases may occur.
<br />The section is made up of questions that allow us to know the number of people who are habitual residents of the housing unit, and in addition, to record the gender, age, and relationship of each person with respect to the head of the housing unit.</p>
<p>Remember that it is very important to record all the residents of the housing unit since the 2020 Population and Housing Census must count all the people living in the country.</p>
<p>[Figure omitted: image with text]</p>
<p><span class="em">5. Kinship</span>
<br />This question identifies the kinship relationship that the people living in the housing unit have with the head of the housing unit; for example: spouse, daughter, granddaughter, and grandson, among others.</p>
<p>Always inquire about the kinship to the head of the housing unit and not to the respondent, unless they are the head of the housing unit. Remember that there can only be one per housing unit, regardless of whether it is a woman or a man. Once the head of the housing unit has been identified, record code 1 for this person and ask the kinship to this person.</p>
<p>[Figure omitted: image with text]</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p. 278]</span></p>
<p>When the respondent does not identify anyone as the head of the housing unit, record code 1 for the first person listed.</p>
<p>Since the head is the first person on the List, you must confirm it as follows: So, is Brenda the head of the housing unit? and record option 1. For the rest of the people, ask the question verbatim, listen to the answer, and record the corresponding code in the space provided.</p>
<p>For example: How is Miguel related to the head of the housing unit?</p>
<p>If the respondent answers: grandmother, aunt, niece, nephew, or other types of kinship not listed in options 2 through 7, mark option 8 and note the relationship on the line.</p>
<p>When they state that the relationship is a partner of the head, ask if they are referring to a couple of relationships; if so, mark option 2, but if they are a work, study, or roommate, record option 8 and write down what is stated in the space for the option other kinship.</p>
<p>If the head of a housing unit has several spouses or partners, mark option 2 for each. Remember not to show admiration or surprise, as these cases may occur.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the relationship of the respondent to the household head.
Universe
Mexico 2020: All persons
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Demographic Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |