For individuals 10 years of age and older[Applies to questions 51-64.]
57. How long have you been without work?
[] 1 Fewer than 6 months
[] 2 From 7 to 11 months
[] 3 For 12 months or more
(For all of these responses: Skip to question 59)
Categories
Value
Category
1
Under 6 months
2
7 to 11 months
3
12 or more months
9
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
For persons 10 years of age and older
Question 57: How long have you been without employment?
The alternatives are read in the order indicated.
The corresponding circle is filled in and the enumerator will skip to question 59.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the length of time the person has been without employment.
Universe
Persons age 10+ who did not work, did not receive pay, and did not perform unpaid work last week, but ever performed any paid work in the past