Table 10.

Questions employed to construct the Living Standard Index

Living standard questions
1. Do you and your family have a holiday away from home for at least 1 week a year, whilst not staying with relatives at their home?
2. Do you have enough money to keep your house in a decent state of decoration?
3. Do you have household contents insurance?
4. Do you make regular savings of £10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?
5. Do you replace any worn out furniture?
6. Do you replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine when broken?
7. Do you have a small amount of money to spend each week on yourself (not on your family)?
8. Does your child/do your children have a family holiday away from home for at least 1 week a year?
9. Does your child/do your children have leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?
10. Does your child/do your children have celebrations on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other religious festivals?
11. Does your child/do your children do a hobby or leisure activity?
12. Does your child/do your children have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?