| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know |
| -8 | Refused |
| -5 | Not applicable |
| -3 | Missing |
| 1 | Could not afford to stay at school |
| 2 | Wanted to look for a job |
| 3 | Was pregnant/had a baby |
| 4 | Was needed at home |
| 5 | Was ill/sick |
| 7 | Got a job/work |
| 8 | Grades were very poor/ was not allowed to continue |
| 9 | Suspended/expelled |
| 10 | Other (Specify) |
| Sysmiss |