[Questions 1.6-1.8 for persons 16 years old and older only]
1.7 Are you/is [the respondent] currently living with your/his/her husband/wife?
[] 1 Yes (go to question 1.9)
[] 2 No
[] 9 Not stated
5.45 Questions 1.6-1.8: Marital and union status
[Persons age 16 and older. If, however, it is clear that the individual although younger than 16 years is married (as for example among Hindus), then ask the questions and make a note in the visitation record]
Marital status refers to the legal status of the relationship, while union status refers to the actual type of relationship in which a person may be involved. A man or woman can be involved in either of the following relationships:
(1) He or she could be legally married and living with the person to whom he or she is married.
(2) He or she could be living with a partner to whom he or she is not legally married. This is referred to as living common-law.
5.47 Question 1.7
This question is to be asked only of persons who indicate at Q1.6 that are not married. If the person is currently living with his or her husband or wife, score "Yes" and Go to Q1.9.