Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Longitudinal survey; cross-sequential

Data gathering method

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Ease

Cannot be downloaded directly

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Official authorisation by LASA required, access fee, depending on type of study

Time elapsed between application and reception of data

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Type of available data (e.g. anonymised microdata, aggregated tables, etc.)

Anonymised microdata

Formats available

SPSS (default)

Language issues

http://www.lasa-vu.nl/themes/navigator.htm

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data was collected between 1992 and 2012, with a sample size of around 2,000 individuals; data collection is ongoing and is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.

First year of collection

1992

Stratification if applicable

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Base used for sampling

Contact data administrator (see contact information)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

Dutch population, sample in three regions: Amsterdam, Oss, Zwolle

Age range

Initial age between 55 and 85 years

Statistical representativeness

Representative for 55+ population in the Netherlands

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Detailed study of: Change trajectories in functioning of elderly people (> 55 years); physical, cognitive, emotional, social functioning, biological, medical, psychological, social, environmental predictors, quality of life, health care use, social participation and mortality effects.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis.

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis.

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis.

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis.

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Standardisation

All interview questionnaires and tests are standardised on behalf of longitudinal analysis

Possibility of linkage among databases

This is possible (and has been done) based on year of birth, age, sex, postal code.

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors

Breaks

No

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Key concepts are consistent since initiation in 1992

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).

Strengths: The survey was developed under a multidisciplinary approach. Weaknesses: For some research questions, there are an insufficient number of participants, e.g., in care institutions (although the participants are followed wherever they move).