Remember that it is very important to record all the residents of the housing unit since the 2020 Population and Housing Census must count all the people living in the country.
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5. Kinship
This question identifies the kinship relationship that the people living in the housing unit have with the head of the housing unit; for example: spouse, daughter, granddaughter, and grandson, among others.
Always inquire about the kinship to the head of the housing unit and not to the respondent, unless they are the head of the housing unit. Remember that there can only be one per housing unit, regardless of whether it is a woman or a man. Once the head of the housing unit has been identified, record code 1 for this person and ask the kinship to this person.
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When the respondent does not identify anyone as the head of the housing unit, record code 1 for the first person listed.
Since the head is the first person on the List, you must confirm it as follows: So, is Brenda the head of the housing unit? and record option 1. For the rest of the people, ask the question verbatim, listen to the answer, and record the corresponding code in the space provided.
For example: How is Miguel related to the head of the housing unit?
If the respondent answers: grandmother, aunt, niece, nephew, or other types of kinship not listed in options 2 through 7, mark option 8 and note the relationship on the line.
When they state that the relationship is a partner of the head, ask if they are referring to a couple of relationships; if so, mark option 2, but if they are a work, study, or roommate, record option 8 and write down what is stated in the space for the option other kinship.
If the head of a housing unit has several spouses or partners, mark option 2 for each. Remember not to show admiration or surprise, as these cases may occur.