Description

For sample children who share a sleeping room, SLEEPSHAPAR reports whether the child shares his or her sleeping room with his or her parent or parents.

SLEEPSHAPAR was first introduced as part of a supplement on child health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Response options and coding vary slightly between years, so researchers should use caution making comparisons across samples.

Universe

Availability

• 1981, 1988

Weights

• 1981, 1988 : SAMPWEIGHT