Dutch retirement migrants abroad

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Dutch retirement migrants abroad
Project Number
386
Abstract
Four themes are studied in this study among older Dutch people: 1. Leisure time and contacts; 2. Partner, children and family; 3. Work, prosperity and health; 4. Views and well-being.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
06-09-2021
End date
28-09-2021
Age
Researcher
Matthijs Kalmijn (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI)); Kène Henkens (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI))
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/h1j4-w534
Funding Organization
Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI), OCW (Domeinplan SSH), ODISSEI

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encrypted
yb21a_mYear and month of the field work period
yb21a001How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your home
yb21a002How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your financial situation
yb21a003How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? The neighborhood where you live
yb21a004How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your leisure time
yb21a005How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your relationship/marriage
yb21a006How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your social contacts (not family)
yb21a007How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? The relationship with your children
yb21a008How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? The relationship with your parent(s)
yb21a009How satisfied are you with the following areas of your life? Your health
yb21a010My life is ideal in most respects
yb21a011My living conditions are excellent
yb21a012All things considered, I am satisfied with my life
yb21a013If I could live my life over again, I would change very little
yb21a014Between the ages of 50 and 65, did you do the following? Practicing a sport (in a group or association)
yb21a015Between the ages of 50 and 65, did you do the following? Participate in an association or club (e.g. choir, hobby)
yb21a016Between the ages of 50 and 65, did you do the following? Being active for a volunteer organization
yb21a017Between the ages of 50 and 65, did you do the following? Attend religious service (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.)
yb21a018Between the ages of 50 and 65, did you do the following? Being active for the neighborhood
yb21a019What kind of place do you live in?
yb21a020How would you describe the place where you live? busy - quiet
yb21a021How would you describe the place where you live? urban - rural
yb21a022How would you describe the place where you live? little nature - lots of nature
yb21a023How would you describe the place where you live? few amenities - many amenities
yb21a024How would you describe the place where you live? unsafe - safe
yb21a025How would you describe the place where you live? little contact with neighbors - a lot of contact with neighbors
yb21a026How long have you lived in your current place of residence?
yb21a027How have you experienced the corona pandemic in the past 12-16 months? The corona crisis felt very distant for me
yb21a028How have you experienced the corona pandemic in the past 12-16 months? The coronavirus is something I was afraid of
yb21a029How have you experienced the corona pandemic in the past 12-16 months? I was very worried about the corona crisis
yb21a030How have you experienced the corona pandemic in the past 12-16 months? I got a lot of stress from the corona crisis
yb21a031Have the following things changed for you due to the corona crisis? Face-to-face contacts with children and grandchildren
yb21a032Have the following things changed for you due to the corona crisis? Face-to-face contacts with people outside of your household
yb21a033Have the following things changed for you due to the corona crisis? Outdoor leisure activities
yb21a034Have you been infected with the coronavirus?
yb21a035In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Shopping (not for daily shopping)
yb21a036In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Walking/hiking in the outdoors
yb21a037In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Card and board games
yb21a038In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Relax, sunbathe etc.
yb21a039In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Practicing sports in a group
yb21a040In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Practicing sports alone
yb21a041In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? DIY, renovation, restoration
yb21a042In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Gardening
yb21a043In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Reading books, newspapers, or magazines
yb21a044In the 12 months before the corona crisis, did you then do the following activities? If so, how often? Computers, gaming, creating internet pages, etc.
yb21a045Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Photographing, shooting videos
yb21a046Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Making music, playing an instrument
yb21a047Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Singing, acting
yb21a048Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Painting, drawing, writing etc. (not for profession)
yb21a049Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Participate in a study or a course
yb21a050Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Meditation, healing, and spiritual self-development
yb21a051Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Yoga etc.
yb21a052Did you then do the following activities in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, how often? Collecting things or other hobbies
yb21a053Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Theatre, concert or cinema
yb21a054Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Museum, castle or monument
yb21a055Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Fair, antique market, flea market or festival
yb21a056Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? City or village in the area (not your own place)
yb21a057Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Sports match
yb21a058Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Local civic or political gathering
yb21a059Did you then visit the following venues in the 12 months before corona crisis? If so, approximately how often? Religious service (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.)
yb21a060How often did you go out for dinner in a restaurant or café in the 12 months before corona crisis?
yb21a061How often did you have contact in your neighborhood in the 12 months before corona crisis?
yb21a062How often did you receive visits from people or went to visit people in the 12 months before corona crisis? 
yb21a063Do you have close friendships with… people with a Dutch background
yb21a064Do you have close friendships with… people with a migrant background
yb21a065Did you do volunteer work in the 12 months before corona crisis?
yb21a066How often did you watch television or movies in the 12 months before corona crisis? Also include Netflix, etc. Take the average time taken over a week.
yb21a067Did you watch Dutch television channels or other channels in the 12 months before corona crisis?
yb21a068How often did close friends visit you in the 12 months before the corona crisis?
yb21a069How often have you been in contact with your friends by telephone or the internet (think of Skype or Facetime)? This concerns the 12 months before the corona crisis.
yb21a070Are there any close friendships that have been lost since you turned 65 years old?
yb21a071Do you have any good new friendships that have formed since you turned 65 years old?
yb21a072Did you have a partner when you turned 65 years old?
yb21a073How old were you when you started a relationship with this partner?
yb21a074How old were you when you started living with this partner?
yb21a075Are you still with this partner?
yb21a076In what year did that happen?
yb21a077Do you currently have a partner?
yb21a078How old were you when you started a relationship with this partner?
yb21a079How old were you when you started living with this partner?
yb21a080What is your partner's age?
yb21a081Where were your partner and his/her parents born? Partner
yb21a082Where were your partner and his/her parents born? Partner’s father
yb21a083Where were your partner and his/her parents born? Partner’s mother
yb21a084In which country did your partner live when you met him or her?
yb21a085What is the highest level of education your partner has completed?
yb21a086How is your partner's health in general?
yb21a087To what extent do you feel supported by your partner in the following matters? Concerns or possible problems with your health
yb21a088To what extent do you feel supported by your partner in the following matters? How to spend your free time and your social contacts
yb21a089To what extent do you feel supported by your partner in the following matters? All kinds of practical things you do
yb21a090To what extent do you feel supported by your partner in the following matters? More personal matters that you worry about
yb21a091Do you usually spend your leisure time with your partner or alone? Social contacts
yb21a092Do you usually spend your leisure time with your partner or alone? Playing sports
yb21a093Do you usually spend your leisure time with your partner or alone? Hobbies
yb21a094Do you usually spend your leisure time with your partner or alone? Hiking, trips, travel
yb21a095Do you usually spend your leisure time with your partner or alone? Going out
yb21a096Do you ever have tensions and/or conflicts with your partner about the following matters? Financial matters
yb21a097Do you ever have tensions and/or conflicts with your partner about the following matters? Family and friends
yb21a098Do you ever have tensions and/or conflicts with your partner about the following matters? Leisure, way of life
yb21a099Do you ever have tensions and/or conflicts with your partner about the following matters? Your plans for the future
yb21a100Is your mother still alive?
yb21a101In what year did she die?
yb21a102In what year is/was she born?
yb21a103Is your father still alive?
yb21a104In what year did he die?
yb21a105In what year is/was he born?
yb21a106Do you have (your own) children?
yb21a107Yes, namely (number) children
yb21a108Do you have grandchildren?
yb21a109Yes, namely (number) grandchildren
yb21a110How old is your oldest grandchild?
yb21a111The bond with my child(ren) is better now than when I was 65
yb21a112I would like to see my child(ren) more often
yb21a113I miss my child(ren)
yb21a114I sometimes feel guilty towards my child(ren)
yb21a115How old is this child?
yb21a116What is the gender of this child?
yb21a117What is the employment position of this child? Working
yb21a118What is the employment position of this child? Unemployed
yb21a119What is the employment position of this child? Disabled/Sick leave
yb21a120What is the employment position of this child? Not working (household, study, family)
yb21a121What is the employment position of this child? Other
yb21a122What is the partner situation of this child?
yb21a123What relationship does this child come from?
yb21a124Where does this child live?
yb21a125How often have you seen this child in the 12 months before the corona crisis?
yb21a126How often have you had contact with this child by telephone or the internet (such as Skype or Facetime)? It concerns the 12 months before the corona crisis.
yb21a127How close is your relationship with this child?
yb21a128Are there ever tensions and/or conflicts between you and this child?
yb21a129Does [he / she / he/she] have children of their own? No
yb21a130Does [he / she / he/she] have children of their own? Yes, children 0-17
yb21a131Does [he / she / he/she] have children of their own? Yes, children 18+
yb21a132How often did you see these grandchild(ren) in the 12 months before the corona crisis? Not via the internet.
yb21a133How close is your relationship with these grandchild(ren)?
yb21a134What was your employment position just before you became 65 years old? Working
yb21a135What was your employment position just before you became 65 years old? Unemployed
yb21a136What was your employment position just before you became 65 years old? Disabled/On sick leave
yb21a137What was your employment position just before you became 65 years old? (Early) retired
yb21a138What was your employment position just before you became 65 years old? Not working (household, family, study)
yb21a139At what age did you stop working?
yb21a140Do you currently perform paid work?
yb21a141What was your (last) profession? This is about the occupation you had before you retired, not about any work you did afterwards.
yb21a142Were you an employee or self-employed at the time?
yb21a143How well can you get by on your current income?
yb21a144How would you describe your wealth level compared to most residents in the Netherlands?
yb21a145Does your home have the following characteristics? Own home (owner-occupied home)
yb21a146Does your home have the following characteristics? Detached, semi-detached or corner house
yb21a147Does your home have the following characteristics? A big garden
yb21a148Does your home have the following characteristics? A large balcony or roof terrace
yb21a149Does your home have the following characteristics? A living room of 40 m2 or more
yb21a150Does your home have the following characteristics? 3 or more (bed)rooms
yb21a151Does your home have the following characteristics? Two or more bathrooms
yb21a152Does your home have the following characteristics? A (private or shared) swimming pool
yb21a153Does your home have the following characteristics? An extra living area with private bathroom
yb21a154Does your home have the following characteristics? None of these
yb21a155Do you live in a…
yb21a156Which is your income group based on your total net (after-tax) income per month? Also include any income from your partner. 
yb21a157What do you pay for your rent/mortgage and fixed costs (electricity, gas, water) per month? In case you don't know exactly, give an estimate.
yb21a158How is your health in general?
yb21a159Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Problems with the hands or arms (also arthritis, rheumatism, RSI)
yb21a160Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Problems with the hips, legs or feet (also arthritis, rheumatism)
yb21a161Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Problems with the back and neck (also arthritis, rheumatism, RSI)
yb21a162Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Migraines or severe headaches
yb21a163Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Cardiovascular disease
yb21a164Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
yb21a165Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Stomach or intestinal disorders
yb21a166Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Diabetes
yb21a167Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Psychological complaints
yb21a168Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Life-threatening diseases (e.g. cancer, AIDS)
yb21a169Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Sleep problems
yb21a170Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? Other illness, condition, or complaint
yb21a171Do you have one or more of the following long-term illnesses, conditions or disabilities (diagnosed by a doctor)? None of these
yb21a172Are you limited in your daily activities because of these health complaints?
yb21a173Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Problems with the hands or arms (also arthritis, rheumatism, RSI)
yb21a174Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Problems with the hips, legs or feet (also arthritis, rheumatism)
yb21a175Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Problems with the back and neck (also arthritis, rheumatism, RSI)
yb21a176Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Migraines or severe headaches
yb21a177Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Cardiovascular disease
yb21a178Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
yb21a179Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Stomach or intestinal disorders
yb21a180Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Diabetes
yb21a181Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Psychological complaints
yb21a182Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Life-threatening diseases (e.g. cancer, AIDS)
yb21a183Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Sleep problems
yb21a184Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? Other illness, condition, or complaint
yb21a185Did you have the following complaints when you were 65 years old? None of these
yb21a186Have you consumed alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, or spirits) in the past 4 weeks?
yb21a187In the past week, how often did you drink 6 or more glasses of alcoholic beverages in one day?
yb21a188For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I felt depressed
yb21a189For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I had the feeling that everything I did was an effort
yb21a190For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? My sleep was restless
yb21a191For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I was happy
yb21a192For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I felt lonely
yb21a193For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I enjoyed life
yb21a194For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I felt sad
yb21a195For each statement, please indicate which answer best describes your feeling or behavior during the past week? I just could not get “going”
yb21a196For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? I experience an emptiness around me
yb21a197For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? There are plenty of people I can fall back on in case of trouble
yb21a198For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? I have many people I can rely on completely
yb21a199For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? There are plenty of people I feel close to
yb21a200For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? I miss people around me
yb21a201For each of the following statements, please indicate to what extent it applies to you, as you have been feeling recently? I often feel let down
yb21a202Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Started my own business
yb21a203Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Forced redundancy
yb21a204Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Burnout
yb21a205Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Been a victim of an accident or crime
yb21a206Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Divorced
yb21a207Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Death of partner
yb21a208Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Bankruptcy/serious debts
yb21a209Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? Lost contact with parent(s) or child(ren)
yb21a210Did you experience the following between the ages of 50 and 65? None of the above
yb21a211Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your home
yb21a212Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your financial situation
yb21a213Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? The neighborhood where you live
yb21a214Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your free time
yb21a215Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your relationship/marriage
yb21a216Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your social contacts (not family)
yb21a217Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? De relationship with your children
yb21a218Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? De relationship with your parent(s)
yb21a219Are you more satisfied or less satisfied now than when you were 65 years old with the following items? Your health
yb21a220Overall, are you happier now than you were when you were 65?
yb21a221I feel at home in the Netherlands
yb21a222I really feel connected to the Netherlands
yb21a223The Netherlands is part of my identity
yb21a224What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? The manners and mentality
yb21a225What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? The bureaucracy and regulations
yb21a226What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? Population density and crowding
yb21a227What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? The reliability of politics/government
yb21a228What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? Care (health care, home care, etc.)
yb21a229What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? Financial services (banks, brokers, and insurers)
yb21a230What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? Hotels, restaurants, and bars
yb21a231What is your opinion about the Netherlands on the following items? The weather
yb21a232I like to learn about other ways of living
yb21a233It's good to exchange ideas with people from other countries and cultures
yb21a234By interacting with people from other countries you get to know their unique ideas and approaches
yb21a235You can enrich your life by meeting people from other countries
yb21a236I would like to learn more about people in other countries
yb21a237It is always interesting to observe people from other cultures
yb21a238I am willing to donate part of my income for climate improvement
yb21a239I am very concerned about global warming
yb21a240Many claims about global warming are exaggerated
yb21a241Improving the climate must be a priority, even if it hampers economic growth
yb21a242Children should take care of their sick parents
yb21a243When parents are old, they should be able to live with their children
yb21a244Children who live nearby should visit their parents at least once a week
yb21a245Parents should support their adult children when they need it
yb21a246Parents should help their adult children financially when they need it
yb21a247Parents should provide shelter for their adult children if they need it
yb21a248If you had to choose, which of the following do you think is the most important?
yb21a249And which one comes in the second place?
yb21a250Did you identify with traits from the 1960s and 1970s when you were young? Hippie culture
yb21a251Did you identify with traits from the 1960s and 1970s when you were young? Protest generation/anti-establishment
yb21a252Did you identify with traits from the 1960s and 1970s when you were young? Feminism
yb21a253Did you identify with traits from the 1960s and 1970s when you were young? Alternative lifestyles
yb21a254Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Don't talk much.
yb21a255Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Get stressed easily.
yb21a256Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Prefer variety to routine.
yb21a257Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Feel good in the company of people.
yb21a258Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? I am relaxed most of the time.
yb21a259Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? I like to keep everything the way it is.
yb21a260Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Stay in the background.
yb21a261Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Get alarmed easily.
yb21a262Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Love to start something new.
yb21a263Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Start conversations.
yb21a264Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Get upset easily.
yb21a265Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Am attached to fixed patterns and habits.
yb21a266Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Have little to say.
yb21a267Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? My mood changes often.
yb21a268Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Hate change.
yb21a269Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Talk to many different people at parties.
yb21a270Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Have frequent mood swings.
yb21a271Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Am a creature of habit.
yb21a272Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Am quiet in the company of strangers.
yb21a273Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? I often feel depressed.
yb21a274Can you describe how accurately each expression describes you as a person? Am interested in many things.
yb21a275Have you lived abroad before?
yb21a276In which period was that? If you have emigrated several times, it concerns the most recent time. year of departure from the Netherlands:
yb21a277In which period was that? If you have emigrated several times, it concerns the most recent time. year return to the Netherlands:
yb21a278Would you ever want to emigrate?
yb21a279Would you like to emigrate within the next 3 years?
yb21a280Would you ever want to live abroad for a part of the year? We mean for several years every year at least 3 months abroad.
yb21a281Would you like to do that within the next three years?
yb21a282Was it difficult to answer the questions?
yb21a283Were the questions sufficiently clear?
yb21a284Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
yb21a285Was it an interesting subject?
yb21a286Did you enjoy answering the questions?
yb21a287Starting date questionnaire
yb21a288Starting time questionnaire
yb21a289End date questionnaire
yb21a290End time questionnaire
yb21a291Duration in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,509 (100.0%)
Non-response: 145 (9.6%)
Response: 1,364 (90.4%)
Complete: 1,349 (89.4%)
Incomplete: 15 (1.0%)
Collection Events
Period
06-09-2021 to 28-09-2021
Sample
Panel members aged 66 years or older who were born in the Netherlands.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.