Social, Behavioral, and Biological Linkages Across the Life Course
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The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) is a longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of over 20,000 adolescents who were in grades 7-12 during the 1994-95 school year, and have been followed for five waves to date, most recently in 2016-18. Over the years, Add Health has collected rich demographic, social, familial, socioeconomic, behavioral, psychosocial, cognitive, and health survey data from participants and their parents; a vast array of contextual data from participants’ schools, neighborhoods, and geographies of residence; and in-home physical and biological data from participants, including genetic markers, blood-based assays, anthropometric measures, and medications. Ancillary studies have added even more data over the years. Data from the project are available in various forms and have been analyzed in thousands of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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December 20, 2010
Non-Heterosexual Youth Disproportionately Punished at School and in Court
Research based on Add Health data shows that gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth are more likely to face sanctions for illegal and transgressive behaviors than similarly behaving straight peers.
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November 1, 2010
Add Health-Based Study Uncovers Genetic Contribution to Political Views
A new study based on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) suggests that genetics may play a role in shaping adults’ political leanings.
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August 19, 2010
Add Health Research on Genetic Factors that Influence Behavior
US News & World Report features research by CPC Fellows Guo and Harris that suggests genetic factors could influence behavior.
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