Publications, etc. arising from the National Child Development Study (revised March 1995)- CLS working paper 1985/11

The National Child Development Study: an introduction to the origins of the study and the methods of data collection- CLS working paper 1985/10

Longitudinal data across life: an introduction to cohort data, and its uses in social and health research

Held at the University of Manchester, this workshop gave both first-time and more experienced data users an insight into four of the UK’s internationally-renowned cohort studies run by the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS).

Educational and occupational aspirations of young people: influences and outcomes

Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) and Next Steps, this research project investigates the role of aspirations on social reproduction and social mobility across the divides of gender, ethnicity, disability and social class.

Wellbeing over the life course: Learning from the British cohort studies

In partnership with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS) hosted a one-day workshop exploring the ways in which data sourced from longitudinal birth cohort studies can be used to inform wellbeing research.

NCDS Age 60 Consultation Event

Delegates from the scientific community, government departments, members of the third sector and other stakeholders were invited to give their ideas and discuss scientific priorities for the data collection instruments for the Age 60 Survey of the National Child Development Study (NCDS).

Alcohol use across the life course: links with health and wellbeing

This research project uses evidence from all four of our cohort studies to investigate the short- and long-term health impacts of alcohol.

Does the language of 11-year-olds predict their future?

This research project aimed to apply automatic content analysis tools to transcribed self-reported essays, written by study members at age 11 and age 50 in order to undertake quantitative analysis of the words and concepts expressed by respondents.

Childhood mental health trajectories and lifetime consequences: a cross-cohort programme of work

This project examines young people’s mental health trajectories today in the context of previous generations, using data from all four of our cohort studies.

Millennium Cohort Study Age 17 Survey: Consultative Conference

An open consultative conference was held at the UCL Institute Of Education. It was open to all interested parties, including representatives of the MCS funders.

Cross Cohort Research Programme

Incorporating seven projects, this programme explored two key themes which are both central to government policy: healthy lifestyles and the transmission of advantage and disadvantage from one generation to the next.

What works for wellbeing cross-cutting capabilities evidence programme

The Centre for Longitudinal Studies forms part of the What Works for WellBeing Cross-Cutting Capabilities evidence programme, which is led by Professor Richard Layard (LSE). CLS’s contribution is led by Professor Alissa Goodman.