OTHERLANG
Description
OTHERLANG indicates whether or not a non-English language interviewer was assigned to a designated respondent.
OTHERLANG was used by the BLS to assist in assigning interviewers. Whether or not a respondent required a non-English language interviewer may have been determined during the CPS interview or after contact with an individual other than the designated respondent.
Comparability
OTHERLANG is available beginning in 2006.
Universe
2006-2010: ATUS respondents and nonrespondents.
Codes/Frequencies
- Respondents
- Respondents and Household Members
- Respondents and Non-respondents
- Respondents and Non-respondents plus Household Members
Respondents
| Code | Description | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No non-English language assigned | -- | -- | -- | 12136 | 11601 | 12088 | 12470 | 12520 |
| 1 | Spanish language assigned | -- | -- | -- | 789 | 645 | 629 | 649 | 701 |
| 2 | Other non-English language assigned | -- | -- | -- | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 39 |
| 99 | NIU (Not in universe) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |