Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Face-to-face interview (CAPI, PAPI)

PAPI, CAPI, journals

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Face-to-face interview (CAPI, PAPI)

PAPI, CAPI, journals

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Data available for scientific research, through DANS

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Data available for scientific research, through DANS

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data were collected in 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2006. The net sample used was between 1,300 and 3,200 individuals per year.

First year of collection

1975

Stratification if applicable

Sampling: clustering by postal codes; stratification by region and urbanism

Base used for sampling

Municipal Person Registration

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population

Age range

Population aged 12 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of the Dutch population aged 12 and over

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Brief overview of: Time use of people; housekeeping, pleasure, eating, sleeping, care, social etc. What, where, use of media?

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data were collected in 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2006. The net sample used was between 1,300 and 3,200 individuals per year.

First year of collection

1975

Stratification if applicable

Sampling: clustering by postal codes; stratification by region and urbanism

Base used for sampling

Municipal Person Registration

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population

Age range

Population aged 12 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of the Dutch population aged 12 and over

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Brief overview of: Time use of people; housekeeping, pleasure, eating, sleeping, care, social etc. What, where, use of media?

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

Break in 2006 due to methodological changes and improvements.

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Consistent time series 1995-2005

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

Break in 2006 due to methodological changes and improvements.

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Consistent time series 1995-2005

Strengths: The dataset provides detailed high quality data. Weaknesses: The survey has a relatively low response rate and is sensitive for coincidence of events/activities.

Strengths: The dataset provides detailed high quality data. Weaknesses: The survey has a relatively low response rate and is sensitive for coincidence of events/activities.