Codes and Frequencies
Code | Label |
portug
2011
|
---|---|---|
1 | Single | 213,901 |
2 | Married | 241,916 |
3 | Separated, but still legally married | 4,937 |
4 | Divorced | 29,493 |
5 | Widowed | 38,623 |
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Description
This variable indicates the legal marital status of the person.
Universe
- Portugal 2011: All persons
Availability
- Portugal: 2011
Questionnaire Text
6. What is your legal marital status?
[] 1 Single
[] 2 Married (Go to question 8)
[] 3 Separated, but still legally married
[] 4 Widowed
[] 5 Separated
[] 6 Divorced
Question 6- What is your legal marital status?
[There is an image of question 6]
You need to record the legal marital status of the person, regardless of their marital situation.
Married- Someone legally married and lives with the respective spouse.
Separated, but still legally married- All people who, after getting married have separated but still have not recognized the separation legally or divorce in court or by the Civil Registry.
Divorced- Someone who after being married opted to dissolve the marriage in court or by the Civil Registry (divorce).
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Examples:
If a person is still legally married but is separated from his/her partner without a legal divorce, you should choose "Separated, but still legally married";
If a person lives in a consensual union and their marital status is single, you should choose the option "Single".
[There is an image of zoomed in response for married skip to question 8]