Work and Schooling > Wave 1

Longitudinal Wave

General Information

Title
Wave 1
Abstract
This is the first wave of the LISS-I Core Study Work and Schooling. The survey focuses on labour market participation, job characteristics, pensions and schooling .
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
04-06-2012
End date
26-06-2012
Researcher
Nelissen, J.
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2014 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
Cross-Cultural Psychology at Tilburg University
Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-z42-bapv

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label Variable Type
nomem_encrNumber of household member encryptedpreloaded
gu12a_mYear and month of the field work periodconstructed
gu12a000respondent has paid work according to household box datapreloaded
gu12a525primary occupationpreloaded
gu12a002respondent’s year of birthpreloaded
gu12a003respondent's agepreloaded
gu12a001Does the respondent have paid work?derived
gu12a004We first would like to hear how satisfied you are with the schooling that you have followed (so far)directly measured
gu12a005What is the highest level of education that you have completed with diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu12a530Did you: attend primary school?directly measured
gu12a531Did you: complete primary school?directly measured
gu12a532Did you: attend secondary education (high school)?directly measured
gu12a533Did you: complete secondary education?directly measured
gu12a534Did you: attend higher education (higher professional education, academic education)?directly measured
gu12a535Did you: complete higher education?directly measured
gu12a536Did you: work on a doctors degree/work as a Ph.D?directly measured
gu12a537Did you: obtain a doctors degree/finish Ph.D?directly measured
gu12a008What is the highest level of education that you have attended and for which you have or have not obtained a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu12a009What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with or without obtaining a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu12a010What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with or without obtaining a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu12a011In what field did you complete your highest level of education? -General or no specific fielddirectly measured
gu12a012In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Teacher training or educationdirectly measured
gu12a013In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Artdirectly measured
gu12a014In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Humanities (modern or classical languages, history, theology, etc.)directly measured
gu12a015In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Social and behavioral studies (including organization studies, media, culture, sports and leisure studies, etc.)directly measured
gu12a016In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Economics, management, business administration, accountancydirectly measured
gu12a017In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Law, public administrationdirectly measured
gu12a018In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Mathematics, physics, ITdirectly measured
gu12a019In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Technology (including architecture, industry, crafts, construction, etc.)directly measured
gu12a020In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Agriculture, forestry, environmentdirectly measured
gu12a021In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Medical, health services, nursing, etc.directly measured
gu12a022In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Personal care services (home economics, hair dressing school, etc.)directly measured
gu12a023In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Catering, recreationdirectly measured
gu12a024In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Transport, logisticsdirectly measured
gu12a025In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Telecommunicationdirectly measured
gu12a026In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Public order and safety (police, army, fire brigade, etc.)directly measured
gu12a027In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Other areadirectly measured
gu12a028In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - I don't knowdirectly measured
gu12a029What other area do you mean?directly measured
gu12a030Please indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 how your highest level of education suits the work that you now perform.directly measured
gu12a031Which of these statements best describes your situation? My education …directly measured
gu12a032Please indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 how your knowledge and skills suit the work you do.directly measured
gu12a033Which of the statements below best describes your situation? My knowledge and skills…directly measured
gu12a034Can you indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 whether your knowledge and skills create any problems in fulfilling your position?directly measured
gu12a088Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform paid work (even if it is just for one or several hours per week or for a brief period) or am on parental leavedirectly measured
gu12a089Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am not working now, but have performed paid work in the pastdirectly measured
gu12a090Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform unpaid work while retaining my benefit or allowancedirectly measured
gu12a091Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am looking for work following the loss of my previous jobdirectly measured
gu12a092Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I have performed paid work, but am released from the obligation to find a new job following the loss of my previous jobdirectly measured
gu12a093Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a first-time job seekerdirectly measured
gu12a094Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am seeking work following a lengthy interruptiondirectly measured
gu12a095Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a pupil / studentdirectly measured
gu12a096Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I take care of the householddirectly measured
gu12a097Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I live off private meansdirectly measured
gu12a098Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I have taken early retirement or 'functioneel leeftijdsontslag' (FLO)directly measured
gu12a099Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a pensionerdirectly measured
gu12a100Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am partly or wholly disabled for workdirectly measured
gu12a101Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform voluntary workdirectly measured
gu12a102Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform paid work, but am looking for more or other workdirectly measured
gu12a103Have you ever performed paid work in the past (even if it was only for one or several hours per week or for a brief period)?directly measured
gu12a104Please indicate here which of these answers best describes your situation?directly measured
gu12a113For what percentage have you been pronounced disabled for work?directly measured
gu12a114For what reason did you take early retirement? - poor healthdirectly measured
gu12a115For what reason did you take early retirement? - reorganization in the business or organizationdirectly measured
gu12a116For what reason did you take early retirement? - because I wanted to and it was possibledirectly measured
gu12a117For what reason did you take early retirement? - because the employer wanted me todirectly measured
gu12a511For what reason did you take early retirement? - obliged, due to FLOdirectly measured
gu12a118For what reason did you take early retirement? - another reasondirectly measured
gu12a119At what age did you retire or take (early) retirement or FLO?directly measured
gu12a120Has your retirement been primarily a relief or a worry?directly measured
gu12a319In what year did you stop working?directly measured
gu12a320And in what month?directly measured
gu12a522long_time_unemployedconstructed
gu12a321If you could have chosen freely, in what year would you have wanted to stop working?directly measured
gu12a121Are (/In your last job) (/were) you an employee in permanent or temporary employment, an on-call employee or temp-staffer, or are (/were) you a self-employed/freelance worker, or an independent professional?directly measured
gu12a122In what type of organization do (did) you work (in your last job)?directly measured
gu12a123In what type of organization did you work in your very first job?directly measured
gu12a124Do (did) you participate in a partnership (Dutch: maatschap or vennootschap onder firma, VOF) (in your last job)?directly measured
gu12a125Are (were) you self-employed or do (did) you work in a family business, or are (were) you a freelancer?directly measured
gu12a126How many hours per week are (were) you employed in your (last) job, according to your employment contract?directly measured
gu12a523work_studentconstructed
gu12a127How many hours per week do (did) you (actually) work on average in your (last) job?directly measured
gu12a128How satisfied are you with your wages or salary or profit earnings.directly measured
gu12a129How satisfied are you with your working hours?directly measured
gu12a130How satisfied are you with the type of work that you do?directly measured
gu12a131How satisfied are you with the general atmosphere among your colleagues?directly measured
gu12a132How satisfied are you with your career so far?directly measured
gu12a133How satisfied are you with your current work?directly measured
gu12a134In which year did you enter into employment with your current employer?directly measured
gu12a135And in which month did you start your current job?directly measured
gu12a136How many minutes do you usually need to travel between your home and your work (one way)?directly measured
gu12a527Constructed variable: crow distance between home of household member and place of work of household member in kilometers.constructed
gu12a137How many kilometers do you usually need to travel to get from home to work?directly measured
gu12a138Does your job often require you to work outside regular office hours, that is, during hours other than between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.?directly measured
gu12a139During the course of the week, do you sometimes work in the evening between 6 p.m. and midnight? If so, how often does this happen?directly measured
gu12a140During the course of the week, do you sometimes work at night (after midnight)? If so, how often does that happen?directly measured
gu12a141Do you ever work during the weekend, and if so, how often does this happen?directly measured
gu12a142Do you have a (partial) 'working-at-home day'?directly measured
gu12a143Do (did) you have other jobs (a second work setting) or sideline jobs or do (did) you earn extra money in some other way at the moment you became unemployed or stopped working?directly measured
gu12a144How many hours per week do (did) you usually work in this sideline job or second work setting?directly measured
gu12a145How many hours per week in total would you like to work?directly measured
gu12a288If you were able to choose for yourself, at which age would you want (or have wanted) to stop working?directly measured
gu12a289At what age do you expect to retire or take early retirement (e.g. flexible pension or early retirement schemes, Dutch: VUT or FPU) or to stop working?directly measured
gu12a290If you were to stop working before your 65th year, do you expect to receive early pension benefits then (e.g. through flexible or early retirement schemes, Dutch: VUT or FPU)?directly measured
gu12a291If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - for health reasonsdirectly measured
gu12a292If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I believe I have worked long enoughdirectly measured
gu12a293If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - more or less forced to by my employerdirectly measured
gu12a294If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I would like to do something differentdirectly measured
gu12a295If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I want to take it a bit easierdirectly measured
gu12a296If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I don’t really like my work activitiesdirectly measured
gu12a297If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - the work is (becoming) too heavydirectly measured
gu12a298If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - due to impending layoffs or discontinuation of the job (following a reorganization, downsizing, closure, etc.)directly measured
gu12a299If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - because of the atmosphere on the job/at the departmentdirectly measured
gu12a300If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - for health reasons of my partner, children, parents (in-law)directly measured
gu12a301If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner stops workingdirectly measured
gu12a302If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts workingdirectly measured
gu12a303If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts working moredirectly measured
gu12a304If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts working lessdirectly measured
gu12a305If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - due to (changed) family situation at homedirectly measured
gu12a306If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - other reasondirectly measured
gu12a307If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu12a308If it were to be possible, would you first wish to continue working part-time, or would you immediately stop working altogether, or does it not matter to you?directly measured
gu12a309How many hours per week would you want to continue working, then?directly measured
gu12a310Do you think that your partner will stop working at (more or less) the same time as you?directly measured
gu12a311Does the company where you currently work have a scheme for early retirement (Dutch: VUT) or pre-pension?directly measured
gu12a312Do you know what percentage of your wages you will receive, if you were (to be able to) take early retirement or pre-pension?directly measured
gu12a313Do you have any idea how high your total income will be when you turn 65?directly measured
gu12a314How high do you think your total net income will be per month, on average, when you reach 65?directly measured
gu12a315Do you think that your net monthly income at the age of 65 will be...?directly measured
gu12a316Do you expect that this net income will be sufficient to make ends meet?directly measured
gu12a317For what reason do you think that your monthly net income will not be sufficient to make ends meet?directly measured
gu12a318How much do you plan to eat into your accumulated capital per year?directly measured
gu12a322As per what period did you receive wages in your last job?directly measured
gu12a323How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - amountdirectly measured
gu12a324How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - currencydirectly measured
gu12a325How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu12a512How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - I prefer not to saydirectly measured
gu12a326For what reason did you stop working?directly measured
gu12a327You have indicated that you are seeking work. Can you indicate which of these statements best describes your situation? / Are you currently looking for a (or another) job?directly measured
gu12a328For what reason are you not looking for paid work?directly measured
gu12a329For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I will (probably) lose my current jobdirectly measured
gu12a330For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I see my current job as temporarydirectly measured
gu12a331For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to earn moredirectly measured
gu12a332For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a job with better working conditionsdirectly measured
gu12a333For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a sideline job to earn some extra moneydirectly measured
gu12a334For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to work less hoursdirectly measured
gu12a335For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to work more hoursdirectly measured
gu12a336For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I don’t like my current jobdirectly measured
gu12a337For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a job that offers more securitydirectly measured
gu12a338For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - due to changed circumstances at homedirectly measured
gu12a339For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - otherdirectly measured
gu12a340Since what year have (had) you been looking for (other) work?directly measured
gu12a341And since what month?directly measured
gu12a342In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - responded to job vacanciesdirectly measured
gu12a343In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - placed personal advertisementsdirectly measured
gu12a344In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - personally inquired at employersdirectly measured
gu12a345In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through friends and relationsdirectly measured
gu12a346In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through job agenciesdirectly measured
gu12a347In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through temp-staffing agenciesdirectly measured
gu12a348In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - placed/updated CV on the internetdirectly measured
gu12a349In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - actively engaged with job coachdirectly measured
gu12a350In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - tracked job vacancy advertsdirectly measured
gu12a351In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - in another waydirectly measured
gu12a352In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - I did not seek work over the past two monthsdirectly measured
gu12a353How often have you applied for a job over the past 2 months (in writing, by telephone or internet)?directly measured
gu12a354What is the main reason that you did not make any effort to find work over the past two months?directly measured
gu12a355Suppose a suitable job was available, would you be able to start within 2 weeks?directly measured
gu12a356How many hours per week do you want to work in the (a) new job?directly measured
gu12a357How many hours per week do you expect to have to work in the (a) new job?directly measured
gu12a358Within what period do you expect to find the kind of job you’re looking for?directly measured
gu12a359What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - amountdirectly measured
gu12a360What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - perioddirectly measured
gu12a361What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu12a513What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - I prefer not to saydirectly measured
gu12a526You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - a fulltime job in my company amounts to less than 36 hoursdirectly measured
gu12a390You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I am (was) not able to work more hours at my current (last) employerdirectly measured
gu12a391You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to a (changing) family situation at homedirectly measured
gu12a392You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to the health of my partner/children/grandchildren/parents (in law)directly measured
gu12a393You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to other activities at homedirectly measured
gu12a394You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to other activities outside homedirectly measured
gu12a395You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - for health reasonsdirectly measured
gu12a396You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I am partly disabled for workdirectly measured
gu12a397You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I have partly taken early retirement (Dutch: VUT)directly measured
gu12a398You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I view a reduction in hours as a form of (partial) early retirementdirectly measured
gu12a399You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I want to take it a bit easierdirectly measured
gu12a400You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - because I want to have more leisure timedirectly measured
gu12a401You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - other reason(s)directly measured
gu12a510You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - not applicable; I am working 36 hours or moredirectly measured
gu12a402In what sector do you work? (/In what sector did you work in your last job)?directly measured
gu12a404What is your current profession?directly measured
gu12a405What profession did you exercise in your first job?directly measured
gu12a528How many people work (/worked) (approximately) in the branch/location where you mainly work (/worked) in your last job?directly measured
gu12a409Do (/Did) you supervise other employees in your profession or position?directly measured
gu12a410How many employees do (/did) you supervise (/supervise)?directly measured
gu12a411Does (or did) your current job (last job) offer the option of continuing to work, full-time or part-time, after the official retirement age?directly measured
gu12a412Can/Could you work at your own pace?directly measured
gu12a413Does/Did the work mean getting dirty?directly measured
gu12a414Is/Was your work dangerous?directly measured
gu12a415Do/Did you work with hazardous substances?directly measured
gu12a416Is/Was your work physically demanding?directly measured
gu12a417Do/Did you need to lift heavy objects?directly measured
gu12a418Do/Did you need to kneel or stoop?directly measured
gu12a419Is/Was your work tiring?directly measured
gu12a420Does/Did your work require mental effort?directly measured
gu12a421Do/Did you need to work with a lot of concentration?directly measured
gu12a422Does/Did your work ever get too busy?directly measured
gu12a423Do/Did you need to be able to relate well to other people?directly measured
gu12a424Are/Were you expected to work overhours?directly measured
gu12a425Do/Did you work irregular hours?directly measured
gu12a426I/was am satisfied with my job.directly measured
gu12a427My job is/was physically demanding.directly measured
gu12a428Because of a heavy work burden, I/was am continually under time pressure.directly measured
gu12a429There is/was very little freedom for me to determine how to do my work.directly measured
gu12a430I have/had the opportunity to learn new skills.directly measured
gu12a431I get/got sufficient support in difficult situations.directly measured
gu12a432I get/got the appreciation I deserve for my work.directly measured
gu12a433My salary/income is/was sufficient, given my effort and performance.directly measured
gu12a434My prospects of career advancement/promotion in my job are/were poor.directly measured
gu12a435It is/was uncertain whether my job will/would continue to exist.directly measured
gu12a436Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - childrendirectly measured
gu12a437Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - grandchildrendirectly measured
gu12a438Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - no children or grandchildrendirectly measured
gu12a439Do you have children younger than 8 years?directly measured
gu12a440Are you currently on parental leave?directly measured
gu12a441Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - month parental leave begandirectly measured
gu12a442Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - year parental leave begandirectly measured
gu12a443Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - month parental leave endsdirectly measured
gu12a529Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - year parental leave endsdirectly measured
gu12a445For how many hours per week is the parental leave?directly measured
gu12a446Are you currently working less hours in order to care for your children and/or grandchildren?directly measured
gu12a447For how many of your children and/or grandchildren do you care during the hours that you started working less? - number of childrendirectly measured
gu12a448For how many of your children and/or grandchildren do you care during the hours that you started working less? - number of grandchildrendirectly measured
gu12a449How many hours per week are you working less on account of the care for your (grand) children?directly measured
gu12a450Do you provide informal care?directly measured
gu12a451Are you currently working less hours because you provide informal care?directly measured
gu12a452number of hours worked less:directly measured
gu12a453How many hours per week have you started working less because of this informal care, and since when? - monthdirectly measured
gu12a454How many hours per week have you started working less because of this informal care, and since when? - yeardirectly measured
gu12a455To whom are you providing informal care? - parentsdirectly measured
gu12a456To whom are you providing informal care? - parents-in-lawdirectly measured
gu12a457To whom are you providing informal care? - other family membersdirectly measured
gu12a458To whom are you providing informal care? - other personsdirectly measured
gu12a496Was it difficult to answer the questions?directly measured
gu12a497Were the questions sufficiently clear?directly measured
gu12a498Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?directly measured
gu12a499Was it an interesting subject?directly measured
gu12a500Did you enjoy answering the questions?directly measured
gu12a501Starting date of the questionnaireconstructed
gu12a502Starting time of the questionnaireconstructed
gu12a503End date of the questionnaireconstructed
gu12a504End time of the questionnaireconstructed
gu12a505Duration in secondsderived

Questions

Questionnaire: W&S wave 1

This questionnaire was administered in Dutch.

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Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,409 (100%)
Non-response: 836 (34.7%)
Response: 1,573 (65.3%)
Complete: 1,567 (65.0%)
Incomplete: 6 (0.2%)
Collection Events
Period
04-06-2012 to 26-06-2012
Sample
Panel members aged 16 years or older
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents