General Social Survey on Time Use, 2015

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Marital Status without Confirmation (De-facto) (MSNC)

Marital Status without Confirmation (De-facto) (MSNC) - Question identifier:MSNC_Q01

What is your marital status?
Are you...?

  • 1: Married
  • 2: Living common-law
  • 3: Widowed
  • 4: Separated
  • 5: Divorced
  • 6: Single, never married
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR)

Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR) - Question identifier:RSR_Q1

What is the relationship...

of: [specific person]

to you?

  • 01: [Husband/Wife]
  • 02: Common-law partner
  • 03: [Father/Mother]
  • 04: [Son/Daughter] (birth, adopted or step)
  • 05: [Brother/Sister]
  • 06: Foster [father/mother]
  • 07: Foster [son/daughter]
  • 08: [Grandfather/Grandmother]
  • 09: [Grandson/Granddaughter]
  • 10: In-law
  • 11: Other related - Specify
  • 12: Unrelated - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

General Time Use (GTU)

General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_R110

To start, a few general questions related to time.

General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q110

How often do you feel rushed? Would you say it is...?

  • 1: Every day
  • 2: A few times a week
  • 3: About once a week
  • 4: About once a month
  • 5: Less than once a month
  • 6: Never
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q130

How often do you feel you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with?

  • 1: Every day
  • 2: A few times a week
  • 3: About once a week
  • 4: About once a month
  • 5: Less than once a month
  • 6: Never
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Time Use Introduction (TUI)

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_R110

To find out exactly how people spend their time, we are going to ask about your activities over a 24-hour period. You will be asked to report activities you had done on [day of the week]. We will start at 4 in the morning because most people are asleep at that time. Please report all activities that lasted at least 10 minutes, including activities such as travelling from place to place.

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q01

Last [day of the week] at [xx:xx AM/PM], what were you doing?

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q02

How long did you spend on this activity? (Hours/Minutes)

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q03

Were you doing anything else at the same time?

  • 01: Preparing meals
  • 02: Eating or drinking
  • 03: Housework
  • 04: Parenting, care or assistance to others
  • 05: Organizing, planning or paying bills
  • 06: Pet care
  • 07: Social interaction such as talking or conversation
  • 08: Social networking or texting, emailing
  • 09: Reading
  • 10: Watching TV or videos
  • 11: Listening to music or radio
  • 12: General computer use
  • 13: Hobbies
  • 14: Other

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q04

Who was with you?

  • 01: On my own
  • 02: Spouse, partner
  • 03: Household child(ren) - less than 15 years old
  • 04: Household child(ren) - 15 years and older
  • 05: Parents or parent-in-law
  • 06: Other household adult(s)
  • 07: Other family member(s) from other households
  • 08: Friend(s)
  • 09: Colleague(s) or classmate(s)
  • 10: Other people

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q05

Where were you?

  • 01: At home or on property
  • 02: At place of work or school
  • 03: At someone else's home or property
  • 04: In the neighbourhood
  • 05: Outdoors
  • 06: Grocery store, other stores or mall
  • 07: Library, museum or theatre
  • 08: Sports centre, field or arena
  • 09: Restaurant, bar or club
  • 10: Place of worship
  • 11: Medical, dental or other health clinic
  • 12: Elsewhere
  • 13: Travel - Car (Driver)
  • 14: Travel - Car (Passenger)
  • 15: Travel - Walk
  • 16: Travel - Bus (includes street cars, metro)
  • 17: Travel - Airplane
  • 18: Travel - Bicycle
  • 19: Travel - Taxi, Limousine Service
  • 20: Travel - Boat, ferry
  • 21: Travel - Other

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q06

During this time period, did you use any information technology device such as a tablet, smartphone, computer or laptop?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q10

On a scale of -3 to +3 where -3 means very unpleasant and +3 means very pleasant; at [xx:xx AM/PM] [(main activity)], how would you rate this moment?

  • 1: -3
  • 2: -2
  • 3: -1
  • 4: 0
  • 5: +1
  • 6: +2
  • 7: +3

Time Use Diary (TUT)

Time Use Diary (TUT) - Question identifier:TUT_Q970

Was the [day of the week] you described very different from most [same day of the week]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

DAS sub-module - Time (TIME)

DAS sub-module - Time (TIME) - Question identifier:TIME_Q01

You stated that on [day of the week] at 4:00 AM you were sleeping. What time did you fall asleep [the previous] night?

Min = 0; Max = 24

DAS sub-module - Time (TIME) - Question identifier:TIME_Q02

You stated that on [day of the week] at 4:00 AM you were sleeping. What time did you fall asleep [the previous] night?

Min = 0; Max = 60

Perception of Time (TCS)

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_R110

Now I would like you to answer some questions on your outlook towards your use of time.

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110

Do you plan to slow down in the coming year?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q120

Do you consider yourself a workaholic?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q130

When you need more time, do you tend to cut back on your sleep?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q140

At the end of the day, do you often feel that you have not accomplished what you had set out to do?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q150

Do you worry that you don't spend enough time with your family or friends?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q160

Do you feel that you're constantly under stress trying to accomplish more than you can handle?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q170

Do you feel trapped in a daily routine?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q180

Do you feel that you just don't have time for fun any more?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q190

Do you often feel under stress when you don't have enough time?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q200

Would you like to spend more time alone?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Time Spent Texting (TST)

Time Spent Texting (TST) - Question identifier:TST_Q01

On average, how many text messages do you send per day?

  • 01: 1 to 10 texts
  • 02: 11 to 20 texts
  • 03: 21 to 30 texts
  • 04: 31 to 40 texts
  • 05: 41 to 50 texts
  • 06: 51 to 60 texts
  • 07: Over 60 texts per day
  • 08: I do not send text messages
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Unpaid Service (UH)

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q01

Last week, how many hours did you spend looking after:

... one or more of the children living in your household, without pay?

Min = 0; Max = 168.00

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q02

(Last week, how many hours did you spend looking after:)

... one or more children living outside your household, without pay?

Min = 0; Max = 168.00

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q03

Last week, how many hours did you spend doing:

... unpaid housework, yard work or home maintenance for your household?

Min = 0; Max = 95.00

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q04

(Last week, how many hours did you spend doing:)

... unpaid housework, yard work or home maintenance for persons living outside your household?

Min = 0; Max = 95.00

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q05

Last week, how many hours did you spend:

... providing unpaid care or assistance to one or more seniors living in your household?

Min = 0; Max = 95.00

Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q06

(Last week, how many hours did you spend:)

... providing unpaid care or assistance to one or more seniors living outside your household?

Min = 0; Max = 95.00

Subjective Well-being Minimum Block (SLM)

Subjective Well-being Minimum Block (SLM) - Question identifier:SLM_Q01

Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?


0 Very dissatisfied
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very satisfied

Min = 0; Max = 10

Self Rated Health (SRH)

Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_R110

The following set of questions asks about your day-to-day health.

Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_Q110

In general, would you say your health is...?

  • 1: Excellent
  • 2: Very good
  • 3: Good
  • 4: Fair
  • 5: Poor
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_Q115

In general, would you say your mental health is...?

  • 1: Excellent
  • 2: Very good
  • 3: Good
  • 4: Fair
  • 5: Poor
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ)

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R01

The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Please tell me only about difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q01

Do you have any difficulty seeing?

  • 1: No
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Often
  • 4: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q02

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q03

With your glasses or contact lenses, which of the following best describes your ability to see? You...?

  • 1: Have no difficulty seeing
  • 2: Have some difficulty (seeing)
  • 3: Have a lot of difficulty (seeing)
  • 4: Are legally blind
  • 5: Are blind
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q04

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q05

Do you have any difficulty hearing?

  • 1: No
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Often
  • 4: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q06

Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q07

With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which of the following best describes your ability to hear? You...?

  • 1: Have no difficulty hearing
  • 2: Have some difficulty (hearing)
  • 3: Have a lot of difficulty (hearing)
  • 4: Cannot hear at all
  • 5: Are Deaf
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q08

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q09

Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?

  • 1: No
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Often
  • 4: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R10

The following questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane.

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q10

How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?

  • 1: No difficulty
  • 2: Some (difficulty)
  • 3: A lot (of difficulty)
  • 4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q11

How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?

  • 1: No difficulty
  • 2: Some (difficulty)
  • 3: A lot (of difficulty)
  • 4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q12

How often [does this difficulty walking limit/does this difficulty using stairs limit/does these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q13

How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?

  • 1: No difficulty
  • 2: Some (difficulty)
  • 3: A lot (of difficulty)
  • 4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q14

How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?

  • 1: No difficulty
  • 2: Some (difficulty)
  • 3: A lot (of difficulty)
  • 4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q15

How often [does this difficulty bending down and picking up an object limit/does this difficulty reaching limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q16

How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?

  • 1: No difficulty
  • 2: Some (difficulty)
  • 3: A lot (of difficulty)
  • 4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q17

How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R18

Please answer for difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q18

Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

  • 1: No
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Often
  • 4: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q19

Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems, etc..

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q20

Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q21

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q22

Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? This may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc..

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q23

Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion? Please exclude occasional forgetfulness such as not remembering where you put your keys.

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q24

How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q25

Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions? These may include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, etc..

  • 1: No
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Often
  • 4: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q26

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R27

The following questions are about pain due to a long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more.

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q27

Do you have pain that is always present?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q28

Do you [also/nul] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q29

How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q30

Do you have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q31

How often does this health problem or long-term condition limit your daily activities?

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Rarely
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Often
  • 5: Always
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Self Rated Stress (SRS)

Self Rated Stress (SRS) - Question identifier:SRS_Q10

Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are...?

  • 1: Not at all stressful
  • 2: Not very stressful
  • 3: A bit stressful
  • 4: Quite a bit stressful
  • 5: Extremely stressful
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main Source of Stress (MSS)

Main Source of Stress (MSS) - Question identifier:MSS_Q130

What is your main source of stress?

  • 1: Work
  • 2: Financial concerns
  • 3: Family
  • 4: School work
  • 5: Not enough time
  • 6: Health
  • 7: Other - Specify
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW)

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_R05

The next few questions refer to your main activity.

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q05

During the past 12 months, was your main activity working at a paid job or business, looking for paid work, going to school, caring for children, household work, retired or something else?

  • 01: Working at a paid job or business
  • 02: Looking for paid work
  • 03: Going to school
  • 04: Caring for children
  • 05: Household work
  • 06: Retired
  • 07: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
  • 08: Long-term illness
  • 09: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
  • 10: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q10

Last week, was your main activity the same as the one of the last 12 months?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q15

Last week, what was your main activity?

  • 01: Working at a paid job or business
  • 02: Vacation (from paid work)
  • 03: Looking for paid work
  • 04: Going to school
  • 05: Caring for children
  • 06: Household work
  • 07: Retired
  • 08: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
  • 09: Long-term illness
  • 10: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
  • 11: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q20

Were you studying full-time or part-time?

  • 1: A full-time student
  • 2: A part-time student
  • 3: Both full-time and part-time student
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q30

In the last four weeks, did you look for a job?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q40

Did you have a job or were you self-employed at any time during the past 12 months?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Respondent ever worked (REW)

Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q10

Have you ever worked at a job or business?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q20

In what year did you last do any paid work?

Min = 1900; Max = 2016

Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q30

How old were you when you last did any paid work?

Min = 10; Max = 95

Work activities - Employment type (WET)

Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q110

During the past 12 months, for how many weeks were you employed?

Min = 1; Max = 52

Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q120

Were you mainly...?

  • 1: A paid worker
  • 2: Self-employed
  • 3: An unpaid family worker
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q171

How many days of paid vacation did you take during the past 12 months?

Min = 0; Max = 365

Respondent Business Information (RBI)

Respondent Business Information (RBI) - Question identifier:RBI_Q10

How many paid employees did you have working for you?

Min = 0; Max = 200

Respondent Business Information (RBI) - Question identifier:RBI_Q20

Was your business incorporated?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Work activities - Telework information (WTI)

Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q110

Excluding overtime, [do/did] you usually work any of your scheduled hours at home?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q120

How many paid hours per week [do/did] you usually work at home?

Min = 1; Max = 168

Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q130

What is the main reason you [do/did] some of your work at home?

  • 01: Taking care of children
  • 02: Provide care to family or friends for long term health problem
  • 03: Other personal or family responsibilities
  • 04: Requirements of the job, no choice
  • 05: Home is usual place of work
  • 06: Better conditions of work
  • 07: Saves time, money
  • 08: Live too far from work to commute
  • 09: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Last year employer information (WLY)

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q110

What is the name of your business?/What was the name of your business?/For whom did you work the longest time during the past 12 months?

Long Answer Length = 80

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q120

What kind of business, industry or [is/was] this?

Long Answer Length = 80

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q130

What kind of work [are/were] you doing?

Long Answer Length = 80

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q140

What [are/were] your most important activities or duties?

Long Answer Length = 80

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q145

Are you still working [for this employer/at this business]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q150

Which of the following best describes your terms of employment in this job? [Are/Were] you a...?

  • 1: Regular employee (no contractual or anticipated termination date)
  • 2: Seasonal employee (employment on this job is intermittent according to the seasons of the year)
  • 3: Term employee (term of employment has a set termination date)
  • 4: Casual or on-call employee
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q160

[Are/Were] you a union member or covered by a union contract or collective agreement in this job?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q170

Approximately, how many kilometres [is/was] your place of work from your residence?

Min = 0; Max = 995

Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW)

Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q110

For whom did you work last week?

Long Answer Length = 80

Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q120

What kind of business, industry or service was this?

Long Answer Length = 80

Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q130

What kind of work were you doing?

Long Answer Length = 80

Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q140

What were your most important activities or duties?

Long Answer Length = 80

Hours worked (WHW)

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q110

Did you have more than one paid job last week?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q120

How many hours a week [do/did] you usually work at your job?

Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q130

How many hours a week do you usually work at your main job?

Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q140

How many hours a week do you usually work at your other job(s)?

Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q160

Why [do/did] you usually work less than 30 hours a week?

  • 11: Own illness or disability
  • 12: Child care responsibilities
  • 13: Care responsibilities for an adult
  • 14: Other personal or family responsibilities
  • 15: Going to school
  • 16: Could only find part-time work
  • 17: Did not want full-time work
  • 18: Requirement of the work
  • 19: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q210

How many days a week [do/did] you usually work (including all jobs)?

Min = 1; Max = 7

Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q230

Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule at your [main job/job]? [Is/Was] it...?

  • 01: A regular daytime schedule or shift
  • 02: A regular evening shift
  • 03: A regular night shift
  • 04: A rotating shift (one that changes periodically from days to evenings or to nights)
  • 05: A split shift (one consisting of two or more distinct periods each day)
  • 06: A compressed work week
  • 07: On call or casual
  • 08: An irregular schedule
  • 09: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Work Flexible Schedule (WFS)

Work Flexible Schedule (WFS) - Question identifier:WFS_Q10

Do you have a flexible schedule that allows you to choose the time you begin or end your work day?/Did you have a flexible schedule that allowed you to choose the time you began or ended your work day?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC)

Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC) - Question identifier:SRC_Q10

How satisfied [are/were] you with the current balance between your job and home life? [Are/Were] you...?

  • 1: Very satisfied
  • 2: Satisfied
  • 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • 4: Dissatisfied
  • 5: Very dissatisfied
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC) - Question identifier:SRC_Q20

Why [are/were] you dissatisfied?

  • 11: Not enough time for family (include spouse/partner and children)
  • 12: Spends too much time on job/main activity
  • 13: Not enough time for other activities (exclude work or family related activities)
  • 14: Cannot find suitable employment
  • 15: Employment related reason(s) (exclude spending too much time on job)
  • 16: Health reasons (include sleep disorders)
  • 17: Family related reason(s) (exclude not enough time for family)
  • 18: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Work Life Balance 2 (WLB)

Work Life Balance 2 (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10

In the past 12 months how often has it been difficult to fulfill your family responsibilities because of the amount of time you spent on your job (please include responsibilities concerning your spouse and child(ren) if it applies, as well as your own parents, siblings and other related persons). Was it...?

  • 1: All of the time
  • 2: Most of the time
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Never
  • 5: Not applicable
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Work Life Balance 2 (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q20

In the past 12 months how often has it been difficult to concentrate or fulfill your work responsibilities because of your family responsibilities (please include responsibilities concerning your spouse and child(ren) if it applies, as well as your own parents, siblings and other related persons). Was it...?

  • 1: All of the time
  • 2: Most of the time
  • 3: Sometimes
  • 4: Never
  • 5: Not applicable
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Household Regularly Hires paid help (HRH)

Household Regularly Hires paid help (HRH) - Question identifier:HRH_Q10

For which activities does your household regularly hire paid help (for example: child care, house cleaning, outdoor work)?

  • 11: None
  • 12: Child care
  • 13: House cleaning
  • 14: Outdoor work (including snow removal, lawncare)
  • 15: Medical help
  • 16: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Access to transportation (ATT)

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_R120

Now some questions related to transportation.

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q120

How often do you have a vehicle at your disposal?

  • 1: All the time
  • 2: Some of the time
  • 3: Rarely
  • 4: Never
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Commute to work (CTW)

Commute to work (CTW) - Question identifier:CTW_Q140

Last week, how did you get to [school/work]?

  • 11: Car, truck or van - as driver
  • 12: Car, truck or van - as passenger
  • 13: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
  • 14: Walked
  • 15: Bicycle
  • 16: Motorcycle
  • 17: Taxicab
  • 18: Works or attends school at home
  • 19: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Commute to work (CTW) - Question identifier:CTW_Q190

Last week, how often did you experience traffic congestion during your commute to [school/work]?

  • 1: Everyday
  • 2: Three or four days
  • 3: One or two days
  • 4: Never
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM)

Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM) - Question identifier:EDM_Q01

What type of educational institution [are you attending/did you attend]?

  • 1: Elementary, junior high school or high school
  • 2: Trade school, college, CEGEP or other non-university institution
  • 3: University
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM) - Question identifier:EDM_Q02

[Are you enrolled/Were you enrolled] as...?

  • 1: A full-time student
  • 2: A part-time student
  • 3: Both full-time and part-time student
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Education - School Attendance v.1 (ESC1)

Education - School Attendance v.1 (ESC1) - Question identifier:ESC1_Q01

Are you currently attending school, college, CEGEP or university?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Educational Attainment (EHG2)

Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q01

What is the highest grade of elementary or high school you have ever completed?

  • 1: Grade 8 or lower (Québec: Secondary II or lower)
  • 2: Grade 9 - 10 (Québec: Secondary III or IV,
    Newfoundland and Labrador: 1st year secondary)
  • 3: Grade 11 - 13 (Québec: Secondary V,
    Newfoundland and Labrador: 2nd to 3rd year
    of secondary)
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q02

Did you complete a high school diploma or its equivalent?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q03

Have you received any other education that could be counted towards a certificate, diploma or degree from an educational institution?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q04

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

  • 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
  • 2: High school diploma or a high school
    equivalency certificate
  • 3: Trade certificate or diploma
  • 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university
    certificate or diploma (other than trades
    certificates or diplomas)
  • 5: University certificate or diploma below the
    bachelor's level
  • 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
  • 7: University certificate, diploma, degree above the
    bachelor's level
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP)

Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_R110

The next few questions are about your [spouse/partner]'s main activity.

Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q110

During the past 12 months, was your [spouse/partner]'s main activity working at a paid job or business, looking for paid work, going to school, caring for children, household work, retired or something else?

  • 01: Working at a paid job or business
  • 02: Looking for paid work
  • 03: Going to school
  • 04: Caring for children
  • 05: Household work
  • 06: Retired
  • 07: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
  • 08: Long-term illness
  • 09: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
  • 10: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q120

Was [he/she] enrolled as...?

  • 1: Full-time student
  • 2: Part-time student
  • 3: Both full-time and part-time student
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q130

Did [he/she] have a job or was [he/she] self-employed at any time during the past 12 months?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Dwelling of respondent (DOR)

Dwelling of respondent (DOR) - Question identifier:DOR_R110

The following questions are about your housing and neighbourhood characteristics.

Dwelling of respondent (DOR) - Question identifier:DOR_Q110

In what type of dwelling are you now living? Is it a...?

  • 01: Single detached house
  • 02: Semi-detached or double (side by side)
  • 03: Garden home, town-house or row house
  • 04: Duplex (one above the other)
  • 05: Low-rise apartment (less than 5 stories)
  • 06: High-rise apartment (5 or more stories)
  • 07: Mobile home or trailer
  • 08: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Length of time respondent has lived in dwelling (LRD)

Length of time respondent has lived in dwelling (LRD) - Question identifier:LRD_Q10

How long have you lived in this dwelling?

  • 1: Less than 6 months
  • 2: 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 3: 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5: 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 6: 10 years and over
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Length of time Respondent has lived in Neighbourhood (LRN)

Length of time Respondent has lived in Neighbourhood (LRN) - Question identifier:LRN_Q10

How long have you lived in this neighbourhood?

  • 1: Less than 6 months
  • 2: 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 3: 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5: 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 6: 10 years and over
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC)

Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC) - Question identifier:LRC_Q20

How long have you lived in this city or local community?

  • 1: Less than 6 months
  • 2: 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 3: 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5: 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 6: 10 years and over
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Immigration Extended Block (BPR)

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q01

In what country were you born?

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q02

In which province or territory were you born?

  • 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 11: Prince Edward Island
  • 12: Nova Scotia
  • 13: New Brunswick
  • 24: Quebec
  • 35: Ontario
  • 46: Manitoba
  • 47: Saskatchewan
  • 48: Alberta
  • 59: British Columbia
  • 60: Yukon
  • 61: Northwest Territories
  • 62: Nunavut
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q03

In what country was your mother born?

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q04

In which province or territory was your mother born?

  • 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 11: Prince Edward Island
  • 12: Nova Scotia
  • 13: New Brunswick
  • 24: Quebec
  • 35: Ontario
  • 46: Manitoba
  • 47: Saskatchewan
  • 48: Alberta
  • 59: British Columbia
  • 60: Yukon
  • 61: Northwest Territories
  • 62: Nunavut
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q09

In what country was your father born?

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q10

In which province or territory was your father born?

  • 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 11: Prince Edward Island
  • 12: Nova Scotia
  • 13: New Brunswick
  • 24: Quebec
  • 35: Ontario
  • 46: Manitoba
  • 47: Saskatchewan
  • 48: Alberta
  • 59: British Columbia
  • 60: Yukon
  • 61: Northwest Territories
  • 62: Nunavut
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q15

In what year did you first come to Canada to live?

Min = 1871; Max = 2016

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q16

Are you now, or have you ever been a landed immigrant in Canada?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q17

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?

Min = 1871; Max = 2016

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q18

Of what country are you a citizen?

Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q19

Are you a Canadian citizen by birth or by naturalization?

  • 1: By birth
  • 2: By naturalization
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP)

Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP) - Question identifier:BPP_Q10

In what country was your [spouse/partner] born?

  • 1: Search
  • 2: Other - Specify
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP) - Question identifier:BPP_Q20

In which province or territory?

  • 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 11: Prince Edward Island
  • 12: Nova Scotia
  • 13: New Brunswick
  • 24: Quebec
  • 35: Ontario
  • 46: Manitoba
  • 47: Saskatchewan
  • 48: Alberta
  • 59: British Columbia
  • 60: Yukon
  • 61: Northwest Territories
  • 62: Nunavut
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB)

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q01

Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)? First Nations includes Status and Non-Status Indians.

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q02

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

  • 1: First Nations (North American Indian)
  • 2: Métis
  • 3: Inuk (Inuit)
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP)

Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP) - Question identifier:AIP_Q01

Is your [spouse/partner] an Aboriginal person (that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk [Inuit])?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP) - Question identifier:AIP_Q02

Is your [spouse/partner] First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

  • 11: First Nations (North American Indian)
  • 12: Métis
  • 13: Inuk (Inuit)
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Population group (PG)

Population group (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q01

You may belong to one or more racial or cultural groups on the following list.

Are you...?

  • 01: White
  • 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
  • 03: Chinese
  • 04: Black
  • 05: Filipino
  • 06: Latin American
  • 07: Arab
  • 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian,
    Malaysian, Laotian)
  • 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
  • 10: Korean
  • 11: Japanese
  • 12: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Visible minority status of respondent's partner (VMP)

Visible minority status of respondent's partner (VMP) - Question identifier:VMP_Q110

Is your [spouse/partner]...?

  • 01: White
  • 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
  • 03: Chinese
  • 04: Black
  • 05: Filipino
  • 06: Latin American
  • 07: Arab
  • 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian,
    Malaysian, Laotian)
  • 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
  • 10: Korean
  • 11: Japanese
  • 12: Other - Specify
  • 98: RF
  • 99: DK

Religion extended (REE)

Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q01

What is your religion?

Specify one denomination or religion only, even if you are not currently a practicing member of that group.

  • 1: Search
  • 2: Other - Specify
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q02

Not counting events such as weddings or funerals, during the past 12 months, how often did you participate in religious activities or attend religious services or meetings?

  • 1: At least once a week
  • 2: At least once a month
  • 3: At least 3 times a year
  • 4: Once or twice a year
  • 5: Not at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q03

In the past 12 months, how often did you engage in religious or spiritual activities on your own, including prayer, meditation and other forms of worship taking place at home or in any other location?

  • 1: At least once a day
  • 2: At least once a week
  • 3: At least once a month
  • 4: At least 3 times a year
  • 5: Once or twice a year
  • 6: Not at all
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Importance of Religion (RLR)

Importance of Religion (RLR) - Question identifier:RLR_Q110

How important are your religious or spiritual beliefs to the way you live your life? Would you say they are...?

  • 1: Very important
  • 2: Somewhat important
  • 3: Not very important
  • 4: Not at all important
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Language Minimum (LAN)

Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q01

Of English or French, which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation? Is it...?

  • 1: English only
  • 2: French only
  • 3: Both English and French
  • 4: Neither English nor French
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK

Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q02

What language do you speak most often at home?

Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q03

What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR)

Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_R110

The following question asks about sexual orientation.

Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q110

Do you consider yourself to be...?

  • 1: Heterosexual (sexual relations with people of the opposite sex)
  • 2: Homosexual, that is lesbian or gay (sexual relations with people of your own sex)
  • 3: Bisexual (sexual relations with people of both sexes)
  • 8: RF
  • 9: DK
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