American Time Use Survey Questionnaire
2003-2010
(Revised and condensed for public dissemination)
June 2012
Section 1. Introduction................................................................................... 5
Section 2. Household Roster........................................................................... 8
Section 3. Employment.................................................................................. 12
Section 4. Time-Use Diary??????....................................................................... 21
Section 5. Summary Questions..................................................................... 26
Secondary Childcare......................................................................... 28
Volunteering ..................................................................................... 32
Section 6. Trips.............................................................................................. 33
Section 7a. Labor Force Status: Layoff/Looking......................................... 35
Section 7b. Labor Force Status: Employed.................................................. 41
Section 8. Earnings and School Enrollment................................................. 45
Section 9. Conclusion..................................................................................... 49
About the ATUS Questionnaire
S1: Introduction
Universe: ALL
HELLO
Universe Someone answers the telephone or someone calls into the telephone center
If outgoing call:
If incoming call:
2. Person not home or not available now [Call back later]
3. Person unknown at this number [Verify telephone number and address]
4. Other outcome or problem interviewing DP [Terminate interview, record outcome]
Refused [Go to S_REFWHO]
INTRO
Universe: All
2. No [Go to H_LETTER]
Refusal [Go to S_REFWHO]
2. Moved, not same address [Go to MOVED]
3. Haven't moved, but address has changed
4. Incorrect address previously recorded [Correct address, go to INTRO_B]
Universe: INTRO = 2
1. Return to INTRO and verify address
MOVED
Universe: Address verification in INTRO = 2
1. Terminate interview and record outcome in interviewer notes
INTRO_B
Universe: INTRO = 1, 3, 4
2. Inconvenient time. Callback needed. [Schedule call back appointment]
3. Refused to participate [Go to S_REFWHO]
4. Language problem or refer to supervisor [Terminate interview, record outcome]
S_REFWHO
Universe: HELLO = Refused OR INTRO = Refused OR INTRO_B = 3
If necessary ask: May I ask with whom I am speaking?
2. Parent/ guardian for the DP
3. Someone else
4. Not sure [Go to S_REFWHY]
S_REFWHY
Universe: S_REFWHO = 1-4
If necessary ask: Would you please tell me the main reason you don't want to participate in this survey?
2. Not interested in topic
3. Too busy, survey takes too long
4. Topic is too personal/ none of government's business [Terminate interview, record outcome]
5. Other - Specify [Record verbatim response, terminate interview, record outcome]
S2: Household Roster
Universe: ALL
STLLIV
Universe: All
* Read names
Do all these persons still live here?
2. No [Go to STATUS]
STATUS (Labeled STAT in screenshot above)
Universe: STLLIV = 1, 2 and Household member is not the DP
If STLLIV = 2:
2. Person moved out
3. Person left - was a _ Usually Resides Elsewhere' last month
4. Correct a previous mistake
5. Person is a _ Usually Resides Elsewhere' this month
9. Reinstate
FNAME (Labeled FIRST NAME in screenshot above)
Universe: STATUS = blank, 9
2. 999 if no more persons [Go to NEWLIV]
LNAME (Labeled LAST NAME in screenshot above)
Universe: FNAME does not equal 999 and STATUS = blank, 9
MEM
Universe: FNAME does not equal 999 and STATUS = blank, 9
2. No [Go to URE]
3. No, nonhousehold child
Don't Know, Refused [Go to SEX]
URE
Universe: MEM = 2
2. No [Go to SEX]
SEX
Universe: MEM = 1, 2, 3, Don't Know or Refused and STATUS = blank, 9
2. Female
Don't Know, Refused [IF DP or nonhousehold child, go to BIRTHM] [Else go to RRP]
RRP
Universe: (MEM = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused and STATUS = blank, 9) AND (Person is not the DP)
*Ask if not apparent
21. Unmarried partner
22. Child/stepchild
23. Grandchild
24. Parent (mother or father)
25. Brother/sister
26. Other related person (aunt, cousin, nephew, mother-in-law, etc.)
27. Foster child
28. Housemate/roommate
29. Roomer/boarder
30. Other nonrelative
40. Nonhousehold child [Go to BIRTHM]
BIRTHM (labeled Birth Month in screenshot above)
Universe: Person is household member and STATUS = blank, 9
Don't Know, Refused [Go to BIRTHD]
BIRTHD
Universe: BIRTHM = valid response
Don't Know, Refused [Go to BIRTHY]
BIRTHY
Universe: BIRTHD = valid response
Don't Know, Refused [Go to AGE]
AGE
Universe: BIRTHY
If BIRTHY = Response:
IF BIRTHY = blank, Don't Know, Refused:
Don't Know/Refused [Go to next line on grid]
[If last line on grid, go to NEWLIV]
NEWLIV
Universe: All appropriate grid fields are complete
2. No [Go to NHHCHILD]
NHHCHILD
Universe: NEWLIV = 2
2. No [Go to S3: (Employment)]
S3: Employment
Universe: ALL
2 Employed, absent
3 Unemployed, on layoff
4 Unemployed, looking
5 Not in labor force, retired
6 Not in labor force, disabled
7 Not in labor force, other
RRP (See S2: Household Roster) is also used to constrain the universe for several variables. RRPs of 20 and 21 constrain the universe to persons with a spouse (20) or unmarried partner (21).
LABFOR
Universe: All
BUS
Universe: All
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to FWK]
BUSL1
Universe: BUS =1 AND more than 1 household member
2. [FNAME] [LNAME]
3. [FNAME] [LNAME]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to FWK]
FWK
Universe: All
2. No [If BUS=1 and there is only 1 household member go to BUS1]
[If MLR = 5 and age 64 AND FWK = 2, 4, or 5 go to RET]
[If MLR = 6 go to DIS]
[All others go to FABS]
3. Retired [Age 64 go to RET1a]
4. Disabled [Go to DIS1a]
5. Unable to work [Go to DIS2a]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to FABS]
BUS1
Universe: FWK = 2-5 AND BUS = 1 AND more than one household member
2. No
[If MLR = 5 and age 64 AND FWK = 2, 4, or 5 go to RET]
[If MLR = 6 go to DIS]
[If FWK = 4 go to DIS1a]
[If FWK = 5 go to DIS2a]
[If FWK = 3 AND age 64 go to RET1a]
[All else go to FABS]
BUS2
Universe: BUS1 = 1 AND household member other than DP or DP's spouse/unmarried partner is/are the business owner(s)
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to HRUSL1]
RET
Universe: (FWK = 2, 4, 5 AND MLR = 5 AND age 64) AND (BUS does not equal 1) OR (there is more than one household member) OR (BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused and FWK = 2, 4, 5 and MLR =5 and age 64)
2. No
3. Was not retired last month/last time
Don't Know, Refused [Go to FABS]
DIS
Universe: (FWK = 2-5 AND (BUS does not equal 1 OR there is more than one household member) OR (BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused)) AND MLR = 6
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
2. No
3. Did not have disability last month
Don't Know, Refused [If FWK = 3 AND age 64 go to RET1a] [Else go to FABS]
RET1a
Universe: (FWK = 3 AND (BUS does not equal 1 or there is more than one household member) and age less than 64 and (DIS does not equal 1)) OR (BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused and FWK = 3 and age 64) OR (RET = 1)
2. No [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
3. Has a job [Go to ABSRSN]
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
DIS1a
Universe: (DIS = 2, 3, Don't Know, Refused AND FWK =3 AND age 64) OR (FWK = 4 AND (MLR does not equal 5 or age less than 50) AND MLR does not equal 6 AND (BUS does not equal 1 or there is more than one household member)) OR (BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused AND (FWK = 4 AND (MLR does not equal 5 or age less than 50) AND MLR does not equal 6)
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to FABS]
DIS2a
Universe: (FWK = 5 AND (MLR does not equal 5 or age less than 50) AND MLR does not equal 6 AND (BUS does not equal 1 or there is more than one household member)) OR BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused AND FWK = 5 AND ((MLR does not equal 5 or age less than 50) AND MLR does not equal 6)
2. No [Go to FABS]
FABS
Universe: (RET1a = empty) AND [(WK = 2) AND (BUS does not equal 1 or more than one household member) AND (MLR does not equal 5) or (age less 50) AND (MLR does not equal 6)] OR [(FWK = 3) AND (age less 50) AND (BUS does not equal 1 or more than one household member) AND (MLR does not equal 5) AND (MLR does not equal 6)] OR [(BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused) AND (FWK = 2) AND (MLR does not equal 5) or (age less than 50) AND (MLR does not equal 6)] OR [(BUS1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused) AND (FWK = 3) AND (age less than 50) AND (MLR does not equal 6)] OR [(RET = 2, 3, Don't Know, Refused AND (FWK does not equal 3 or age less than 50)] OR [(DIS = 2, 3, Don't Know, Refused AND (FWK does not equal 3 or age less than 50)] OR (DIS1a = 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (DIS2a = 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (FWK = Don't Know, Refused)
2. No [If a household member is a business owner, go to ABSRSN] [Else go to LAY]
3. Retired [If age 64 AND no entry in RET1a go to RET1b] [Else go to LAY]
4. Disabled [Go to DIS 1b]
5. Unable [Go to DIS 2b]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAY]
RET1b
Universe: (No entry in RET1a) AND FABS = 3 AND age 64
2. No [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
3. Has a job [Go to ABSRSN]
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
DIS1b
Universe: FABS = 4
[Else go to S4: (Time-Use Diary)]
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAY]
DIS2b
Universe: FABS = 5
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
2. No
3. Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAY]
LAY
Universe: (DIS1b = 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (DIS2b = 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (FABS = Don't Know, Refused) OR (FABS =2 AND No household member is a business owner) OR (FABS = 3 AND entry in RET1a or age less than 25)
2. No [If RRP =20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4 (Time-use Diary)]
3. Retired [If age 64 go to RET1c]
[If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
4. Disabled [Go to DIS1c]
5. Unable [Go to DIS2c]
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP =20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
RET1c
Universe: (No entry in RET1 AND RET1a) AND LAY = 3 AND age 64
2. No [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
3. Has a job [Go to ABSRSN]
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
DIS1c
Universe: (No entry in DIS1a, DIS2a, DIS1b and DIS2b) AND LAY = 4
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
DIS2c
Universe: (No entry in DIS1a, DIS2a, DIS1b and DIS2b) AND LAY = 5
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
ABSRSN Universe: (FABS = 1) OR (RET1a = 3) OR (RET1b = 3) OR (RET1c = 3) OR (FABS =2 AND (a household member is a business owner))
2. Slack work/business conditions
3. Waiting for new job to begin [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
4. Vacation/personal days
5. Own illness/injury/medical problems
6. Childcare problems
7. Other family/personal obligation
8. Maternity/paternity leave
9. Labor dispute
10. Weather affected job
11. School/training
12. Civic/military duty [If a household member is a business owner and FABS = 1, 2 go to
HRUSL1] [Else go to MJ]
13. Does not work in the business [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
14. Other [Go to ABSPC]
Don't Know, Refused [If a household member is a business owner and FABS = 1, 2 go to
HRUSL1] [Else go to MJ]
Don't Know, Refused [If a household member is a business owner and FABS = 1, 2 go to HRUSL1]
[Else go to MJ]
MJ
Universe: FWK = 1 OR (ABSRSN = 4 -- 12, 14, Don't Know, Refused AND (no household member is a business owner)) OR (FABS does not equal 2)
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [go to HRUSL1]
HRUSL1
Universe: (BUS1 = 1 AND a household member is a business owner) OR (MJ = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (BUS2 = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused) OR (ABSRSN = 4-12, 14, Don't Know or Refused AND (a household member is a business owner) AND FABS = 1, 2)
*Please enter Hours or Enter V if Hours Vary
[If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
Hours Vary
Don't Know, Refused [BUS1 = 1 and if DP has only one job, go to HRFTPT]
[If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
HRUSL2
Universe: HRUSL1 = valid response AND DP has more than one job
Hours vary
Don't Know, Refused [If HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary, 0-34 and
HRUSL2 =Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary, go to HRFTPT]
[If HRUSL2 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary, 0-34 and
HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary, go to HRFTP]
[If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1] [Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
HRFTPT
Universe: (HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours Vary AND (BUS =1 or DP has only 1 job)) OR (HRUSL2 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours Vary AND HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours Vary, 0-34) OR (HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary AND HRUSL2 = Don't Know, Refused, Hours vary, 0-34)
2. No
3. Hours vary
Don't Know, Refused [If RRP = 20, 21 for any household member go to SP1]
[Else go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
SP1
Universe: Household member with RRP = 20, 21 who was not deleted from household roster because he/she moved out, or was deceased
2. No [Go to SP2]
3. Retired [Go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
4. Disabled [Go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
5. Unable to Work [Go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to SP2]
SP2
Universe: SP1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused
2. No
3. Retired
4. Disabled
5. Unable
Don't Know, Refused [Go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
SP3
Universe: SP2 = 1
Hours vary
Don't Know, Refused [Go to SP4]
SP4
Universe: SP3 = Hours vary, Don't Know, Refused
2. No
3. Hours vary
4. No longer has a job
Don't Know, Refused [Go to S4: (Time-use Diary)]
S4: Time-use Diary
Universe: ALL
CORE_LEAD
Universe: All
ACTIVITY
Universe: All
(If the DP reports an activity with no associated precode, the interviewer can type the activity directly onto the blank activity line.)
2. Grooming (self)
3. Watching TV
4. Working at main job
5. Working at other job
6. Preparing meals or snacks
7. Eating and drinking
8. Cleaning kitchen
9. Laundry
10. Grocery shopping
11. Attending religious service
12. Paying household bills
30. Don't know/ Can't remember
31. Refusal/ None of your business [Go to TIME]
TIME
Universe: ACTIVITY = valid response
2. Enter stop time [Go to STOPTIME]
MINDUR
Universe: TIME =1 AND HOURDUR=blank or valid entry
STOPTIME
Universe: All
*If there is a value for STARTIM, then interviewer should do the following:
Enter Time and AM or PM
WHO
Universe: Not a personal activity and not an activity with a precode of 1, 2, 30, 31*
1-39. Household members and nonhousehold children
50. All household members
51. Parents
52. Other non-HH family members less than 18
53. Other non-HH family members 18 and older (including parents-in-law)
54. Friends
56. Neighbors, acquaintances
57. Other non-HH children less than 18
58. Other non-HH adults 18 and older (including parents-in-law)
59. Boss or manager*
60. People whom I supervise*
61. Co-workers*
62. Customers* [Go to WHERE]
WHERE
Universe: Personal activity reported OR ACTIVITY does not equal Precodes 1, 2, 30, 31
PLACE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
2. DP's workplace 31. Gym/ Health Club* 13. Car, truck, or motorcycle (passenger)
3. Someone else's home 32. Post Office* 14. Walking
4. Restaurant/Bar 15. Bus
5. Place of worship 16. Subway/Train
6. Grocery store 17. Bicycle
7. Other store/Mall 18. Boat/Ferry
8. School 19. Taxi/Limousine Service
9. Outdoors away from home 20. Airplane
10. Library 21. Other (specify)
11. Other place (specify)
[Else continue to next row]
*Note: Response options 30-32 were added to WHERE in mid-2004.
Universe: ACTIVITY does not equal Precode 7
activity?
2. No [Go to S5: (Summary questions)]
S5: Summary Questions
Universe: Time-use Diary and Employment are complete
Work and Income-generating Activities
PW1
Universe: (MJ does not equal 1) AND (DP worked some hours during the week)
97. None/no more work activities. [Go to PW2]
Don't Know, Refused [Next line of grid] [If no more entries go to PW2]
PWMJ1
Universe: MJ = 1
97. None/no more work activities. [Go to PWOJ1]
Don't Know, Refused [Next line of grid] [If no more entries go to PWOJ1]
PWOJ1
Universe: MJ = 1
97. None/no more work activities. [Go to PW2]
Don't Know, Refused [Next line of grid] [If no more entries go to PW2]
PW2
Universe: All
IF YES - Ask: Which ones?
97. None/no more paid activities. [Go to CC_LEAD]
Don't Know, Refused [Next line of grid] [If last line, go to CC_LEAD]
Secondary Childcare
CC_LEAD
Universe: All
If household roster includes children under 13 years of age:
[If one household child less than 13 then go to CC2]
OR
If household roster does not include children under 13 years of age:
[Else go to CC8]
CC1
Universe: At least 2 household children less than 13
*Read names, select all that apply separated by commas
2. [FNAME] [LNAME]
3. [FNAME] [LNAME] [Go to CC2]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to CC3]
CC2
Universe: (CC1 does not equal Don't Know, Refused) OR (only one household child less than 13)
Don't Know, Refused [If 2 or more children less than 13 listed in WHO column on time diary, go to CC3]
[If 2 or more children less than 13 listed in WHO column on time diary and
CC2 =value with PM go to CC_CK]
[If 1 child less than 13 listed in WHO column on time diary, go to CC4]
CC3
Universe: (CC1= Don't Know, Refused) OR [(CC2 = Valid response) AND (At least 2 household children less than 13)]
*Read names, select those that apply, separated by commas
2. [FNAME] [LNAME]
3. [FNAME] [LNAME] [Go to CC4]
Don't Know, Refused [If at least one own household child less than 13, go to CC5]
[Else if no own household child less than 13,
but at least one non-own household child, then go to CC5B]
CC4
Universe: CC3 does not equal Don't Know, Refused OR (At least 1 household child less than 13)
[If at least one own household child less than13, go to CC5]
[Else if no own household child less than 13,
but at least one non-own household child, then go to CC5B]
CC5
Universe: At least 1 OWN household child under 13
96. All day.
97. None/no more childcare activities. [If first row of CC5=97, or if no entries in CC5, go to CC5_CK]
Don't Know, Refused [If CC5= Don't Know, Refused, go to next row]
[If no more rows or if CC5=96, 97 and at least one non-own household child less than 13, then go to CC5B]
[Else if no more rows or if CC5=96, 97and no own nonhousehold children, go to CC8]
CC5_CK
Universe: If first row of CC5=97 or no entries in CC5
*No activities were selected even though there are own children in the household less than 13.
*Enter reason or use the arrow key to go back to correct
2. Respondent didn't know
3. Respondent refused to answer
4. Child was away from home yesterday
5. Respondent was away from home yesterday [If at least 1 non-own household child less than 13, then go to CC5B]
[Else if at least 1 own nonhousehold child less than 13, then go to CC6]
[Else if no own nonhousehold children less than 13, then go to CC8]
CC5B
Universe: At least 1 NON-OWN household child under 13
96. All day.
97. None/no more childcare activities. [If first row of CC5B=97, or if no entries in CC5B, go to CC5B_CK]
Don't Know, Refused [If CC5B= Don't Know, Refused, go to next row]
[If no more rows or if CC5B=96, 97 and at least one non-own household child less than 13, then go to CC6]
[Else if no more rows or if CC5=96, 97 and no own nonhousehold children, go to CC8]
CC5B_CK
Universe: If first row of CC5B=97 or no entries in CC5B
*No activities were selected even though there are non-own children in the household less than 13.
*Enter reason or use the arrow key to go back to correct
2. Respondent didn't know
3. Respondent refusal to answer
4. Child was away from home yesterday
5. Respondent was away from the home yesterday [If at least one own nonhousehold child less than 13, then go to CC6]
[Else if no own nonhousehold children, then go to CC8]
CC6
Universe: At least 1 OWN Nonhousehold child under 13
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to CC8]
CC7
Universe: CC6 = 1
97. None/no more nonhousehold childcare activities.
Don't Know, Refused [If 97 in first row or no --1 in column, then
go to CC7_CK]
[Else If no more rows go to CC8]
CC7_CK
Universe: If first row of CC7=97 or no entries in CC7
*No activities were selected even though DP said he or she had a nonhousehold child.
*Enter reason or use the arrow key to go back to correct.
2. DP didn't know.
3. DP refused to answer. [Go to CC8]
CC8
Universe: ALL
If household roster includes children under 13 years of age:
When was that?
97. None/no more childcare activities. [If 97 on first line of grid, go to V1]
Don't Know, Refused [Else if entries of 1 prior to entry of 97 go to CC9]
CC9
Universe: CC8 = 97 and/or entry of "1" in at least one column.
2. No
3. Some are, some are not [Go to V1]
Volunteering
V1
Universe: All
2. No [Go to V2]
Don't Know [Go to V2]
Refused [Go to TRV_INTRO]
V2
Universe: V1 = 2, Don't Know
2. No [Go to TRV_INTRO]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to TRV_INTRO]
V3
Universe: V1= 1 OR V2 =1
97. None/no more volunteer activities. [Go to TRV_INTRO]
Don't Know, Refused [Next line of grid] [If no more entries, go to TRV_INTRO]
S6: Trips
Universe: Summary questions are complete
Universe: All
TRV1
Universe: All
2. 0
Don't Know, Refused [If DP works, go to IO_LEAD] [If DP laid off, go to LAYDT]
[If DP didn't work but isn't prevented from work, go to LK]
[If DP is prevented from working and AGE does not equal 15-49, go to Module
OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[If DP is prevented from working and AGE = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused,
go to SCHENR]
TRV2
Universe: TRV1 = 1-15
2. Business or work [Go to TRV5]
3. Something else -- specify [Go to TRV3]
4. Multiple purposes [Go to TRV4]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to TRV5]
TRV3
Universe: TRV2 = 3
2. Weddings or funerals
3. Medical reasons [Go to TRV5]
4. Other/specify [Enter verbatim response, go to TRV5]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to TRV5]
TRV4
Universe: TRV2 = 4
2. Business or work
3. School-related activities
4. Weddings or funerals
5. Medical reasons [Go to TRV5]
6. Other/specify [Enter verbatim response, go to TRV5]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to TRV5]
TRV5
Universe: (TRV2 = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused) or (TRV4 = 1-6, Don't Know, Refused)
or (TRV3 = 1, 2, 3, 4)
Don't Know, Refused [Go to TRV2 for next trip]
If no more trips:
[If DP works, go to IO_LEAD]
[If DP laid off, go to LAYDT]
[If DP didn't work but isn't prevented from working, go to LK]
[If DP is prevented from working and AGE does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9:(Conclusion)]
[If DP is prevented from working and AGE = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
S7 (a): Labor Force Status: Layoff/Looking
Universe: DP is laid off
LAYDT
Universe: DP is laid off
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAY6M]
LAY6M
Universe: LAYDT = 2, Don't Know, Refused
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LK]
LAYAVL
Universe: LAYDT = 1 or LAY6M = 1
2. No [Go to LAYAVR]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAYLK]
LAYAVR
Universe: LAYAVL = 2
2. Going to School [Go to LAYLK]
3. Other [Enter verbatim response, go to LAYLK]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to LAYLK]
LAYLK
Universe: LAY6M = 1 or LAYDT = 1
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[If DP is prevented from working and age = 15-49, go to SCHENR]
LK
Universe: LAY6M = 2, Don't Know, Refused OR DP didn't work but wasn't prevented from working
2. No
3. Retired [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: Conclusion]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
4. Disabled
5. Unable [If DIS1a or DIS1b or DIS1c = blank and LK = 4, then go to DIS1d]
[If DIS2a or DIS2b or DIS2c and LK = 5, then go to DIS2d]
Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
DIS1d
Universe: DIS1a or DIS2a or DIS1b or DIS2b or DIS1c or DIS2c = blank and LK = 4
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
DIS2d
Universe: DIS1a or DIS2a or DIS1b or DIS2b or DIS1c or DIS2c = blank and LK = 5
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
Universe for LKDK1: LKM1 = Don't Know, 12
Universe for LKDK2-LKDK6: LKDK1-5= 1-11, 13
1. Contacted employer directly/interview
2. Contacted public employment agency
3. Contacted private employment agency
4. Contacted friends or relatives
5. Contacted school/university/employment center
6. Sent out resumes/filled out applications
7. Check union/professional registers
8. Placed or answered ads [Go to LKDK2]
9. Other active [Enter verbatim response, then go to LKDK2]
[Else if on LKDK6, enter verbatim and then go to LAKVL]
PASSIVE
10. Looked at ads [Go to LKDK2]
11. Attended job training programs/courses [Go to LKDK2]
[If LKDK6 and if LKDK1 --LKDK5 = 10, 11, 13 then:
[If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
[Else go to LKAVL]]
12. Nothing [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
13. Other passive [Enter verbatim response, then go to LKDK2]
[Else if LKDK6, enter verbatim and then go to LAKVL]
14. Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
97. No additional answers [If LKDK6 and if LKDK1 --LKDK5 = 10, 11, 13 then:
[If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
[Else go to LKAVL]]
Universe for LKPS1: The DP reported a passive job search activity, and/or refused to answer questions about job search activities. Universe for LKPS2-LKPS6: LKPS1-LKPS5=1-11, 13
1. Contacted employer directly/interview
2. Contacted public employment agency
3. Contacted private employment agency
4. Contacted friends or relatives
5. Contacted school/ university/ employment center
6. Sent out resumes/filled out applications
7. Check union/ professional registers
8. Placed or answered ads [Go to LKPS2]
[Else if LKPS6, go to LKAVL]
9. Other active [Enter verbatim, then go to LKPS2]
PASSIVE
10. Looked at ads [Go to LKPS2]
11. Attended job training programs/ courses [If LKPS6 and if LKPS1 -- LKPS5 = 10, 11, 13, then:
[If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else go to LKAVL]]
12. Nothing [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module or go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
13. Other passive [Enter verbatim, then go to LKPS2]
[If on LKPS6, then enter verbatim and go to LKAVL]
14. Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module or go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
97. No additional answer [If LKPS6 and if LKPS1 -- LKPS5 = 10, 11, 13, then:
[If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
[Else go to LKAVL]]
LKAVL
Universe: The DP reported an active job search activity.
2. No [Go to LKAVR]
Don't Know, Refused [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
LKAVR
Universe: LAYAVL = 2
2. Own temporary illness
3. Going to school [If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, go to SCHENR]
4. Other (Specify) [Enter verbatim, then:
[If age does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, go to SCHENR]]
Don't Know, Refused [If does not equal does not equal 15-49, go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
[Else if age = 15-49, go to SCHENR]
S7 (b): Labor Force Status: Employed
Universe: DP is employed
IO_LEAD
Universe: DP worked
[Else if DP is employed in ATUS and CPS, but employer name or industry were missing, go to IO1INT]
[Else if DP employed in both ATUS and CPS, and employer name was not blank, go to IODP1]
IODP1
Universe: DP is employed and employer name was not blank
[If CPS occupation code was previously missing, go to IO1OCC]
[Else go to IODP2]
2. No [Go to IO1INT]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1INT]
IODP2
Universe: IODP1 = 1
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If CPS occupation code was previously missing, go to IO1OCC]
[If CPS usual job activities were previously missing, go to IO1OCC]
[If CPS weekly earnings were allocated, go to
S8: (Earnings and School Enrollment)]
[Else go to IODP3]
IODP3
Universe: (IODP2 = 2, Don't Know, or Refused) AND
(Industry and Occupation codes entered in CPS)
AND (Usual job activities entered in CPS)
2. No [Go to IO1OCC]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to S8: (Earnings and School Enrollment)]
IO1INT
Universe: In ATUS DP works AND [(MLR=3-7 in CPS) OR (Employer name missing in CPS)] OR IODP1 = 2, Don't Know, Refused
2. Private for-profit company
3. Non-profit organization [Go to IO1NMP]
4. Self-employed
5. Working in family business [Go to IO1INC]
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1NMP]
IO1GVT
Universe: IO1INT = 1
2. State
3. Local (county, city, township)
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1NMG]
IO1INC
Universe: IO1INT = 4, 5
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1NMB]
[Else if [BUS = 1 AND ((BUS2 does not equal 1)
OR (there is only one household member))], go to IO1WP]
IO1WP
Universe: IO1INC = 2, Don't Know, Refused AND [BUS =1 AND ((BUS2 does not equal 1) OR (only one household member))]
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1NMB]
IO1NMP
Universe: IO1INT = 2, 3, Don't Know, Refused
IO1NMG
Universe: IO1GVT = 1-3, Don't Know, Refused
IO1NMB
Universe: IO1INC = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused
IO1IND
Universe: (IODP1 = 1 AND CPS industry code was previously missing)
OR IO1NMP, IO1NMG, or IO1NMB = valid response
* Read if necessary: What do they make or do where you work?
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1OCC]
IO1MFG
Universe: IO1IND does not equal Don't Know, Refused
2. Retail trade
3. Wholesale trade
4. Something else
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1OCC]
IO1OCC
Universe: Industry and Occupation codes missing in CPS AND [(DP's usual job duties have changed since CPS) OR (DP's usual job activities have not changed)] OR Occupation, Industry and job activities not correct in CPS OR IO1IND = Don't Know, Refused OR IO1MFG = 1-4, Don't Know, Refused
(For example: plumber, typist, farmer)
Don't Know, Refused [Go to IO1DT1]
IO1DT1
Universe: IO1OCC = Verbatim response, Don't Know, Refused
(For example: types, keeps account books, files, sells cars, operates printing press, lays bricks)
Don't Know, Refused [Go to S8: (Earnings and School Enrollment)]
S8: Earnings and School Enrollment
Universe: All
Finally, all DP's between ages 15 and 49 are asked about school enrollment status.
Note: Some skip patterns refer to --modules. A module is an additional set of questions about a specific topic. Modules are not asked in every year.
ERNP
Universe: DP changed jobs or employers since CPS OR DP was not employed in CPS, but employed in ATUS OR DPS weekly earnings allocated in CPS
ERNPR
Universe: All
2. Weekly
3. Bi-weekly
4. Twice monthly
5. Monthly
6. Annually [Go to ERNUOT]
7. Other (specify) [Enter verbatim response, then go to ERNUOT]
Don't Know [Go to ERNUOT]
Refused [If age is 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNUOT
Universe: ERNPR = 1-7, Don't Know or verbatim response entered.
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [If ERNPR = 1, go to ERNHRT]
[Else if ERNPR = 2-7, or Don't Know then go to ERNWK2]
ERNHRT
Universe: ERNPR = 1
If ERNUOT =1:
IF ERNUOT does not equal 1:
Don't Know [Go to ERNHRE]
Refused [If age 15-49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNHRE
Universe: ERNHRT = Don't Know
Don't Know, Refused [If age = 15-49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNHR
Universe: ERNHRT = verbatim response OR ERNHRE = verbatim response
Don't Know, Refused [If HRUSL1 = Don't Know, Hours Vary, Refused, go to ERNWK2]
[Else if ERNUOT = 1 AND HRUSL1=1-99, go to ERNOTP]
[Else go to ERNVR1]
ERNOTP
Universe: ERNUOT = 1 AND (HRUSL1 = 1 -- 99 and ERNHR = 1-99, Don't Know, Refused)
2. Per day
3. Per week
4. Per month
5. Per year [Go to ERNOTA]
6. Other
Don't Know [Go to ERNOTE]
Refused [If age = 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNOTA
Universe: ERNOTP = 1 - 5
1. Enter response [If ERNOPT = 1, go to ERNOH] [If ERNOTP = 2, go to ERNOTE]
[If ERNOTP =3, 4, 5, go to ERNVR1]
ERNOTE
Universe: ERNOTP = 6, Don't Know OR (ERNOTA = verbatim response and ERNOTP = 2)
Don't Know, Refused [IF age = 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNOH
Universe: ERNOTP = 1 AND ERNOTA = verbatim response
Don't Know [Go to ERNOHE]
Refused [If age =15-49, Don't Know, Refused, Go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNOHE
Universe: ERNOH = Don't Know
Don't Know, Refused [IF age = 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
ERNVR1
Universe: DP reported rate of pay, and timing of pay and does not earn overtime, tips or wages OR DP earns overtime, tips or wages, and reported amount of pay, and timing of pay
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
2. No
Don't Know [Verify information and correct error]
[If age = 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
Refused [If age = 15 -- 49, Don't Know, Refused, go to SCHENR]
[Else if age does not equal 15-49 go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
SCHENR
Universe: Age = 15 -- 49, Refused but 15, Don't Know, Refused
* Enter "2" for summer vacation from school.
2. No
Don't Know, Refused [Go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
SCHLVL
Universe: SCHENR = 1
2. College or university
Don't Know, Refused [Go to SCHFT]
SCHFT
Universe: SCHLVL = 1, 2, Don't Know, Refused
2. Part-time [Go to Module OR go to S9: (Conclusion)]
S9: Conclusion
This section of the interview is used to close out the case.
THANKYOU
Universe: Non-incentive households
THANKYOU
Universe: Incentive households
Universe: All completed interviews
2. No
DQUAL2
Universe: INTDQUAL = 1
2. I feel the respondent was trying to provide correct answers, but could not correctly remember his/ her activities
on the previous day
3. I feel the respondent deliberately reported very long duration activities
4. Other