Literal question
For persons 13 years and over
[Questions S13-L21 were asked of all individuals 13 years and older]
S13. Marital status (on April 1, 2000)
[] 1 Single
[] 2 Married
[] 3 Widowed
[] 4 Divorced
[] 5 Separated
[] 6 Ever married, current status not known
[] 7 Monk
Interviewer instructions
18. Marital status
Relationship between a man and a woman as husband and wife, which can be classified as:
a) Single: never married
b) Married, those who live with their partners as husband and wife, whether they have been legally married (having marital registration) or not. During the interview, a person may not live together with their husband/wife but still maintain a husband and wife relationship. For example, when the husband is away for work in the province or abroad but he still maintains the marital status.
c) Widowed: those whose husband/wife died and have not remarried.
d) Divorced: husband and wife who are legally divorced.
e) Separated: those who have not lived with their husbands/wives but have not legally divorced. Separated status includes those who are not legally married but live separately from their spouse.
f) Ever married: those who have been married but have unknown marital status at present.
g) Buddhist priest or monk: priest or monk in Buddhist religion only
Column S13-S16 and L17-L22
[Ask persons age 13 years or older]
Column S13: Marital Status (on April 1st, 2000)
[Table summarizing column S13 not presented here]
Procedure for Recording the Form
The question asked [of respondent] will be: "What is your marital status?"
Record code in check box provided
[] 1 Single
[] 2 Married
[] 3 Widow
[] 4 Divorce
[] 5 Separated
[p. 101]
[] 6 Ever married but not knowing status
[] 7 Buddhism monk
If a couple do not live together but still maintain their status as husband and wife
Record code "2"
If a respondent is a nun, ask her whether she has ever been married. If never married:
Record code "1".
However, if she has ever been married, record code "6".
