DDI_JAM_2008_LFS_v01_M Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies 2010-01-11 NADA Version 2.0 (August 2013). Edited version based on metadata done by Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies. Labour Force Survey 2008 LFS 2008 JAM_2008_LFS_v01_M Statistical Institute of Jamaica NADA Government of Jamaica Surveys Division Kristin Fox World Bank Microdata Library Labor Force Survey [hh/lfs] Edited data used for report DDI and ID field edited by World Bank Development Data Group for it's microdata library. The Jamaica Labour force Survey is conducted quarterly to provide information on the status of and changes in the labour force, employment and unemployment in Jamaica. All occupation and industrial classifications are based on ILO specifications. Jamaica National coverage - Individuals; - Household. All non-institution dwellings All persons living in non-institutional dwellings in Jamaica Sample survey data [ssd] The Labour Force Survey includes all modules of the survey: Demographic characteristics, Education and academic achievement, Employment, and Training. cross-sectional study STATIN Interviewers The sampling design is a two-stage stratified random sampling with the first stage being the selection of areas (enumeration districts (ED)) and the second stage a selection of dwellings. For the selection of EDs all in the country are grouped into Sampling Regions (SR) of strata of approximate equal size, in terms of the number odf dwellings. Two EDs are selected from each sampling region with probability proportionate to size. In each ED, a list of dwellings is prepared and this becomes the frame for the selection of the Master Sample of dwellings for the labour force. Face-to-face [f2f] One questionnaire is administered to each person over 14 years in the household. Information collected includes: -Sex, age, marital/union status, etc.; -Education for all persons 3 years and over; -Employment status and history - persons 15 years and over; -Training. The actual sample of the 2008 survey was 24754 of which 17791 were 14 years and older. Overall coordination at national level with a minimum of one supervisor per parish. The STATIN statisticians visit all the supervisors’ zones during the early part of the fieldwork and scrutinize a number of questionnaires completed by each interviewer and checked by the responsible supervisor. On-the-job training, corrections, etc are done as necessary. Data weighted for non-response Before data entry, all the questionnaires are edited and coded. All questionnaires partially completed, or not properly filled out, were removed from data entry operations if they could not be corrected. The questionnaires were then screened by the supervising Statisticians, before being submitted for data entry. These are done and recorded in the report Users of the data must agree to keep confidential all data contained in these datasets and to make no attempt to identify, trace or contact any individual whose data is included in these datasets. Statistical Institute of Jamaica Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies Statistical Institute Of Jamaica. Jamaica Labour force Survey, 2008 [Computer file]. Kingston, Jamaica: Statistical Institute Of Jamaica [producer], 2009. Kingston, Jamaica: PStatistical Institute of Jamaica and Derek Gordon Databank, University of the West Indies [distributors], 2011. Datasets are distributed at minimal or no cost for legitimate research depending on the classification of user, with the condition that users acknowledge source of data. Copies of all reports and publications based on the requested data must be sent to the Planning Institute of Jamaica and the Derek Gordon Databank, Sir Arthur Lewis institute of Social and Economic Studies, University of the West Indies. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica and University of the West Indies accepts no responsibility for the results and/or implications of any actions resulting from the use of these data. APR2009_v1_02_02_2009 0 132 PAR PAR PAR PAR PAR 1 Kingston 2 St Andrew 3 St Thomas 4 Portland 5 St Mary 6 St Ann 7 Trelawny 8 St James 9 Hanover 10 Westmoreland 11 St Elizabeth 12 Manchester 13 Clarendon 14 St Catherine ED ED ED ED ED DWELL DWELL DWELL DWELL DWELL HH HH HH HH HH IND IND IND IND IND RESP RESP RESP RESP RESP RELAT RELAT RELAT RELAT RELAT 1 head 2 spouse 3 child 4 child's spouse 5 grandchild 6 parent hd/sp 7 other relative 8 helper 9 other SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX 1 male 2 female AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE Do any work during Specified Week Do any work during Specified Week Do any work during Specified Week Do any work during Specified Week Do any work during Specified Week 1 yes 2 no What were you doing during Specified Week What were you doing during Specified Week What were you doing during Specified Week What were you doing during Specified Week What were you doing during Specified Week 1 working 2 with job not working 3 looking for work 4 at home 5 at school f/time 6 incapable of working 7 other Did any thing like farming, buying and selling, etc. Specified Week Did any thing like farming, buying and selling, etc. Specified Week Did any thing like farming, buying and selling, etc. Specified Week Did any thing like farming, buying and selling, etc. Specified Week Did any thing like farming, buying and selling, etc. Specified Week 1 yes 2 no Work done during Specf. Week Work done during Specf. Week Work done during Specf. Week Work done during Specf. Week Work done during Specf. Week 1 yes 2 no Job absenteeism for Specfied Week Job absenteeism for Specfied Week Job absenteeism for Specfied Week Job absenteeism for Specfied Week Job absenteeism for Specfied Week 1 yes 2 no Desire work during last six months Desire work during last six months Desire work during last six months Desire work during last six months Desire work during last six months 1 yes 2 no Reason not wanting to work Reason not wanting to work Reason not wanting to work Reason not wanting to work Reason not wanting to work 1 nothing would accept 2 awaiting promise job 3 pregnancy 4 stay with children 5 home duties 6 does not need job 7 illness 8 at school 9 other Why tempy absence From Wk Why tempy absence From Wk Why tempy absence From Wk Why tempy absence From Wk Why tempy absence From Wk 1 illness 2 vacation 3 bad weather 4 labour dispute 5 temp lay off 6 maternity/paternity leave 7 other Q31OTH Q31OTH Q31OTH Q31OTH Q31OTH Regular work for at least five days Regular work for at least five days Regular work for at least five days Regular work for at least five days Regular work for at least five days 1 yes 2 no Hours worked during week Hours worked during week Hours worked during week Hours worked during week Hours worked during week 99 not stated Hours worked <= 32 usually Hours worked <= 32 usually Hours worked <= 32 usually Hours worked <= 32 usually Hours worked <= 32 usually 1 only part time available 2 illness 3 do/does not want to work more hrs. 4 have to care for children 5 temp lay off 6 attending school 9 other Number of hrs wrked during week Number of hrs wrked during week Number of hrs wrked during week Number of hrs wrked during week Number of hrs wrked during week 99 not stated Why wrked <= 32 hrs during week Why wrked <= 32 hrs during week Why wrked <= 32 hrs during week Why wrked <= 32 hrs during week Why wrked <= 32 hrs during week 1 started new job 2 job termination 3 only p/time work available 4 illness 5 did not want to work more hrs. 6 labour dispute 7 holidays/vacation 8 bad weather 9 attending school 98 other Q36OTH Q36OTH Q36OTH Q36OTH Q36OTH Seek new job or additional work Seek new job or additional work Seek new job or additional work Seek new job or additional work Seek new job or additional work 1 no 2 more hrs. at present job 3 other job in addition to present one 4 other job to replace present one 5 other No. income-earning activities during week No. income-earning activities during week No. income-earning activities during week No. income-earning activities during week No. income-earning activities during week Occupation in main job Occupation in main job Occupation in main job Occupation in main job Occupation in main job Occupation in 2nd job Occupation in 2nd job Occupation in 2nd job Occupation in 2nd job Occupation in 2nd job Industry in main job Industry in main job Industry in main job Industry in main job Industry in main job Industry in 2nd job Industry in 2nd job Industry in 2nd job Industry in 2nd job Industry in 2nd job No. mnths wrked past year No. mnths wrked past year No. mnths wrked past year No. mnths wrked past year No. mnths wrked past year 1 < 1 month 2 1 month but < 3 months 3 3 months but < 6 months 4 6 months but < 9 months 5 9 months but < 12 months 6 12 months 9 not stated Time wrking, current job Time wrking, current job Time wrking, current job Time wrking, current job Time wrking, current job 1 < 3 months 2 3 months but < 6 months 3 6 months but < 9 months 4 9 months but < 12 months 5 1 year but < 2 years 6 2 years but < 5 years 7 5 or more yrs 9 not stated Any other job in past 5 yrs? Any other job in past 5 yrs? Any other job in past 5 yrs? Any other job in past 5 yrs? Any other job in past 5 yrs? 1 yes 2 no Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Industry in last job Industry in last job Industry in last job Industry in last job Industry in last job Month changed job Month changed job Month changed job Month changed job Month changed job 99 not stated Year changed job Year changed job Year changed job Year changed job Year changed job Reason changed job Reason changed job Reason changed job Reason changed job Reason changed job made redundant 1 job completed 2 resigned - personal reason 3 resigned - job conditions 4 lost job - dismissed 5 laid-off 6 business failed 7 retired 8 move to a new area 9 other Recvd special training, current job Recvd special training, current job Recvd special training, current job Recvd special training, current job Recvd special training, current job 1 yes 2 no Q317A Q317A Q317A Q317A Q317A 1 yes 2 no Type training received Type training received Type training received Type training received Type training received 1 vocational without certificate 2 vocational with certificate 3 prof/tech without certificate 4 prof/tech with certificate 5 apprenticeship 6 on the job 7 learnt from more experienced person 8 none 9 not stated Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 years & over 9 not stated Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained 99 not stated Years of sec education Years of sec education Years of sec education Years of sec education Years of sec education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 years 8 7 years & over 9 not stated Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained 99 not stated Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed 1 none 2 CXC basic, JSC 5 SSC, 3rd JL 3 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 1-2 4 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 3-4 5 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 5+ 6 GCE 'A' 1-2/, CAPE 1-2 7 CAPE/GCE 'A' 3+ 8 Degree 9 other 99 not stated Employment status Employment status Employment status Employment status Employment status 1 central/local govt. employee 2 other govt agencies employee 3 private sector employee 4 unpaid family worker 5 employer 6 own account worker 9 not stated Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? 1 At family dwelling 2 Plantation, farm, garden 3 Employer's House 4 Industry/Factory/Office 5 Construction site 6 On the street (fixed loc) 7 On the street ( no fixed loc) 8 Shop, Store 9 Market, Stall 10 Other 99 D/Know, Not stated No. employees in business No. employees in business No. employees in business No. employees in business No. employees in business 1 1 Person 2 2-4 Persons 3 5-9 Persons 4 10-49 Persons 5 50+ 9 Not stated Gross average income from employmnt in past year Gross average income from employmnt in past year Gross average income from employmnt in past year Gross average income from employmnt in past year Gross average income from employmnt in past year Pay period, employmnt income Pay period, employmnt income Pay period, employmnt income Pay period, employmnt income Pay period, employmnt income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated Gross average income from other emplymnt in past year Gross average income from other emplymnt in past year Gross average income from other emplymnt in past year Gross average income from other emplymnt in past year Gross average income from other emplymnt in past year Pay period, other income Pay period, other income Pay period, other income Pay period, other income Pay period, other income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated Time available for work Time available for work Time available for work Time available for work Time available for work 1 < 1week 2 1 week but < 1 month 3 1 month but < 3 months 4 3 months but < 6 months 5 6 months but < 9 months 6 9 months but < 12 months 7 12 months but < 2 years 8 2 years and over 99 not stated Most recent effort to get job Most recent effort to get job Most recent effort to get job Most recent effort to get job Most recent effort to get job 1 applied in writing 2 applied in person 3 registered at employment bureau 4 ad. on radio/newspaper 5 asked friends 6 trried to start business 7 other 8 none 9 not stated Last time tried to get job Last time tried to get job Last time tried to get job Last time tried to get job Last time tried to get job 1 < 1week 2 1 week but < 1 month 3 1 month but < 3 months 4 3 months but < 6 months 5 6 months but < 9 months 6 9 months but < 12 months 7 12 months but < 2 years 8 2 years and over 9 have/has not tried 10 other 99 not stated Reason for not seeking work Reason for not seeking work Reason for not seeking work Reason for not seeking work Reason for not seeking work pregnancy 1 no work available 2 cannot find suitable job 3 awaiting recall to job 4 tired of looking 5 needed at home 6 awiting replies to applications 7 illness 8 awaiting agricultural season 9 not stated Have you ever worked Have you ever worked Have you ever worked Have you ever worked Have you ever worked 1 yes 2 no Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working 99 not stated Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Duration of last employment Duration of last employment Duration of last employment Duration of last employment Duration of last employment 1 < 1 month 2 1 month but < 3 months 3 3 months but < 6 months 4 6 months but < 12 months 5 1yr to 3 yrs 6 3yrs and over 9 not stated Was last job regular Was last job regular Was last job regular Was last job regular Was last job regular 1 regular 2 not regular 9 NOT STATED Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working made redundant 1 job completed 2 resigned - personal reasons 3 resigned - job conditions 4 lost job - dismissed 5 laid off 6 business failed 7 retired 8 moved new area 9 other Hours worked per week in last job Hours worked per week in last job Hours worked per week in last job Hours worked per week in last job Hours worked per week in last job 1 < 32 hrs 2 32 hrs & over No. of hours No. of hours No. of hours No. of hours No. of hours 99 not stated How many hours would you like to work? How many hours would you like to work? How many hours would you like to work? How many hours would you like to work? How many hours would you like to work? 1 reg with more hours 2 reg with same hours 3 reg with less hours Q411A Q411A Q411A Q411A Q411A 99 not stated Occupation choice in next job Occupation choice in next job Occupation choice in next job Occupation choice in next job Occupation choice in next job Industry choice in next job Industry choice in next job Industry choice in next job Industry choice in next job Industry choice in next job Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support 1 overseas remittance Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support Present means of support 2 parent/guardian 3 spouse/partner 4 other relative 5 friend 6 savings 8 other 9 not stated No. of Months worked in past year No. of Months worked in past year No. of Months worked in past year No. of Months worked in past year No. of Months worked in past year 1 never worked 2 none 3 < 1 mth 4 1 month but < 3 months 5 3 months but < 6 months 6 6 months but < 9 months 7 9 months but < 12 months 8 12 mths 9 not stated Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Occupation in last job Industry type in last job Industry type in last job Industry type in last job Industry type in last job Industry type in last job Received special training for job Received special training for job Received special training for job Received special training for job Received special training for job 1 yes 2 no Received training from HEART/NTA? Received training from HEART/NTA? Received training from HEART/NTA? Received training from HEART/NTA? Received training from HEART/NTA? 1 yes 2 no Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received 1 vocational without certificate 2 vocational with certificate 3 prof/tech without certificate 4 prof/tech with certificate 5 apprenticeship 6 on the job 7 learnt from more experienced person 8 none 9 not stated Occupation for which trained Occupation for which trained Occupation for which trained Occupation for which trained Occupation for which trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 yrs & over 9 not stated Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained 99 not stated Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 years 8 7 years & over 9 not stated Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained Grade Attained 99 not stated Highest academic examination passed Highest academic examination passed Highest academic examination passed Highest academic examination passed Highest academic examination passed 1 none 2 CXC basic, JSC 5 SSC, 3rd JL 3 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 1-2 4 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 3-4 5 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 5+ 6 GCE 'A' 1-2/, CAPE 1-2 7 CAPE/GCE 'A' 3+ 8 Degree 9 other 99 not stated Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job 1 central/local govt. employee 2 other govt agencies employee 3 private sector employee 4 unpaid family worker 5 employer 6 own account worker 7 never worked 9 not stated Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? Where do you mainly carry out this work? 1 At family dwelling 2 Plantation, farm, garden 3 Employer's House 4 Industry/Factory/Office 5 Construction site 6 On the street (fixed loc) 7 On the street ( no fixed loc) 8 Shop, Store 9 Market, Stall 10 Other 99 D/Know, Not stated Primary income Primary income Primary income Primary income Primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated Secondary Income Secondary Income Secondary Income Secondary Income Secondary Income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated Were you involved in income-earning activitiesduring week ending...? Were you involved in income-earning activitiesduring week ending...? Were you involved in income-earning activitiesduring week ending...? Were you involved in income-earning activitiesduring week ending...? Were you involved in income-earning activitiesduring week ending...? 1 yes 2 no How many hours did you work..? How many hours did you work..? How many hours did you work..? How many hours did you work..? How many hours did you work..? 99 not stated What is the main kind of work...? What is the main kind of work...? What is the main kind of work...? What is the main kind of work...? What is the main kind of work...? In what industry were you ...working? In what industry were you ...working? In what industry were you ...working? In what industry were you ...working? In what industry were you ...working? Have you ever worked...? Have you ever worked...? Have you ever worked...? Have you ever worked...? Have you ever worked...? 1 yes 2 no What kind of work(Occupation) are you doing at this time What kind of work(Occupation) are you doing at this time What kind of work(Occupation) are you doing at this time What kind of work(Occupation) are you doing at this time What kind of work(Occupation) are you doing at this time In what industry were you working? In what industry were you working? In what industry were you working? In what industry were you working? In what industry were you working? Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working Month stopped working 99 not stated Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Year stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working Reason stopped working made redundant 1 job completed 2 resigned - personal reasons 3 resigned - job conditions 4 lost job - dismissed 5 laid off 6 business failed 7 retired 8 moved new area 9 other Q55OTH Q55OTH Q55OTH Q55OTH Q55OTH Seeking work Seeking work Seeking work Seeking work Seeking work 1 yes 2 no 3 don't know Hours per week wished to work Hours per week wished to work Hours per week wished to work Hours per week wished to work Hours per week wished to work 99 not stated Occupation of choice Occupation of choice Occupation of choice Occupation of choice Occupation of choice Industry of choice Industry of choice Industry of choice Industry of choice Industry of choice Means of support Means of support Means of support Means of support Means of support 1 overseas remittance Q510B Q510B Q510B Q510B Q510B 2 parent/guardian 3 spouse/partner 4 other relative 5 friend 6 savings 8 other 9 not stated Q510BOTH Q510BOTH Q510BOTH Q510BOTH Q510BOTH Did you receive special training Did you receive special training Did you receive special training Did you receive special training Did you receive special training 1 yes 2 no Receive training from HEART/NTA Receive training from HEART/NTA Receive training from HEART/NTA Receive training from HEART/NTA Receive training from HEART/NTA 1 yes 2 no Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received Type of training received 1 vocational without certificate 2 vocational with certificate 3 prof/tech without certificate 4 prof/tech with certificate 5 apprenticeship 6 on the job 7 learnt from more experienced person 8 none 9 not stated Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Occupation trained for Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Year trained Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education Years of primary education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 yrs & over 9 not stated Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained 99 not stated Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education Years of secondary education 1 none 2 1 year 3 2 years 4 3 years 5 4 years 6 5 years 7 6 years 8 7 years & over 9 not stated Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained Grade attained 99 not stated Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed Highest exam passed 1 none 2 CXC basic, JSC 5 SSC, 3rd JL 3 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 1-2 4 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 3-4 5 CXC Gen, GCE 'O' 5+ 6 GCE 'A' 1-2/, CAPE 1-2 7 CAPE/GCE 'A' 3+ 8 Degree 9 other 99 not stated Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job Employment status in last job 1 central/local govt. employee 2 other govt agencies employee 3 private sector employee 4 unpaid family worker 5 employer 6 own account worker 7 never worked 9 not stated Where do you mainly carry out this job Where do you mainly carry out this job Where do you mainly carry out this job Where do you mainly carry out this job Where do you mainly carry out this job 1 At family dwelling 2 Plantation, farm, garden 3 Employer's House 4 Industry/Factory/Office 5 Construction site 6 On the street (fixed loc) 7 On the street ( no fixed loc) 8 Shop, Store 9 Market, Stall 10 Other 99 D/Know, Not stated Primary income Primary income Primary income Primary income Primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income Pay period, primary income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated Secondary income Secondary income Secondary income Secondary income Secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income Pay period, secondary income 1 weekly 4 monthly 7 yearly 9 not stated INTVNO INTVNO INTVNO INTVNO INTVNO RAISING FACTOR RAISING FACTOR RAISING FACTOR RAISING FACTOR RAISING FACTOR URCODE URCODE URCODE URCODE URCODE 1 KMA 2 URBAN 3 RURAL YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER 1 JANUARY TO MARCH 2 APRIL TO JUNE 3 JULY TO SEPTEMBER 4 OCTOBER TO DECEMBER EMPSTATUS EMPSTATUS EMPSTATUS EMPSTATUS EMPSTATUS UNDER 14 YRS 3 EMPLOYED 4 UNEMPLOYED 5 OUTSIDE