Summary information

Study title

Geographical Mobility of Two Cohorts of Teachers, 1972; Stayers

Creator

Duggan, E. P., University of Keele, Centre of Social Science Research
Mapes, R. E., University of Keele, Statistical Research Unit

Study number / PID

113 (UKDA)

10.5255/UKDA-SN-113-1 (DOI)

Data access

Restricted

Series

Not available

Abstract

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.

In 1967, data and information were obtained on cohorts of teachers in six County Boroughs relating to reasons for choosing to work in one geographical area rather than another. This study is a follow-up to the 1967 study.
Main Topics:
Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
Number of years in previous school, number of school changes, promotion since 1967, present status, whether respondent has ever seriously considered giving up teaching (reasons explored in detail, e.g. promotion, obtained post elsewhere, cheaper accommodation, to be near relations). Additional reasons in order of importance.
Background Variables
Age, sex, marital status, place of birth, type of school attended.

Topics

Methodology

Data collection period

01/03/1972 - 01/11/1972

Country

England

Time dimension

Longitudinal/panel/cohort
two waves

Analysis unit

Individuals
Groups
Subnational
Teachers

Universe

In 1972, residual population from 1967 survey: 50% of 1726 in 1967 in Stoke on Trent Education Committee Area; 50% of 760 in 1967 in Reading Education Committee Area

Sampling procedure

In 1967, stratified random sample in six areas.
In 1972, residues of 1967 sample still in post in Reading and Stoke on Trent; together with those who moved out of the two areas or changed occupation

Kind of data

Not available

Data collection mode

Postal survey

Access

Publisher

UK Data Service

Publication year

1974

Terms of data access

The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the End User Licence Agreement.

Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee.

Related publications

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