Population Census Questions
For all persons.
[Question 2 through 12 were asked of all persons.]
P7. Marital Status -Is [the respondent] single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, or in a common-law/live-in arrangement?
Write X in the box corresponding to answer. For persons 0 to 9 years old, write an X mark in the box for single.
[] 1 Single
[] 2 Married
[] 3 Widowed
[] 4 Divorced / separated
[] 5 Common-law / Live-in
[] 6 Unknown
Columns P1 to P12 for All persons
Columns P1 to P12 are to be accomplished for all household members regardless of age.
P7-Marital Status
Marital status refers to the personal status of each individual with reference to the marriage laws or customs of the country. It is the same as "civil status", the term usually used in official and private records, documents, transactions, and others, in the country. For the 2010 CPH, the person's marital status shall be as of the date of visit.
For persons below 10 years old, mark the box opposite "1" for Single without asking the question. For persons 10 years old and over ask: "Is single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, or in a common-law/live-in arrangement?"
Below are the definitions of the categories for marital status:
[] 1 Single: A person who has never been married.
[] 2 Married: A person married in a religious or civil ceremony, either living together with spouse at the time of visit, or temporarily living apart because his/her spouse is employed elsewhere or is in the Armed Forces.
[] 3 Widowed: A married person whose spouse died and who has not married up to the time of visit.
[] 4 Divorced/Separated: A person who is permanently separated from his/her spouse, legally, or through mutual consent. This is also applicable for a person whose marriage with another person has been annulled or dissolved and can, therefore, remarry.
[] 5 Common-law/ Live-in: A person cohabiting or living 0onsensually with another person as husband and wife without the benefit of a legal marriage.
[] 6 Unknown: A person whose marital status is unknown to the respondent, or whose marital status is being concealed by the respondent/person himself/herself to the other members of the household.
Important Notice: Some respondents may find this question too personal or a sensitive issue. Avoid antagonizing the respondent. Do not refute the reported marital status of any person. Disregard any knowledge you may have about the person and record only whatever is reported by the respondent.