Characteristics of the final sample
| Gender | 68% female |
|---|---|
| Age | Mean age 34 years; range 18–74 years |
| Married/living with partner | 61.2% |
| Education | 55.5% degree/professional qualification; 24.5% ‘A level’; 20.4% GCSE |
| Salary | 10.6%<£10 000 pa; 38.8% £10–25 000 pa; 29.6% £25–40 000 pa; 19.6%>£40 000 pa |
| Full-time job | 87.9% |
| Permanent job | 89.3% |
| Type of job | 8% self-employed; 23.3% managers; 10.4% supervisors; 58.3% employees. |