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released: 19 Nov 2004 author: AIHW

Longitudinal studies of ageing: Implications for future studies examines a selection of recent, current and planned Australian longitudinal studies relevant to ageing in respect of their methodological features and data collection scope. The report also compares features of these studies with some well-established overseas longitudinal projects. As a guide to existing studies, it is intended that the report be a practical resource for researchers, research funders and policy makers, supporting future efforts to address ageing research needs in Australia.

ISBN 978 1 74024 423 7; Cat. no. AGE 42; 206pp.; Out of print

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material (158K PDF)
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgments
    • Abbreviations
  • Sections

    1. Introduction (184K PDF)

      1. 'Ageing' as an area of research
      2. Longitudinal studies as part of the evidence base
      3. The scope and purpose of this report

    2. Longitudinal studies and ageing

      1. Studies included in the overview
      2. Comparing the studies

    3. Comparing methodology (202K PDF)

      1. Sampling
      2. Cohort design
      3. Timeframes
      4. Data collection methods

    4. Comparing content (641K PDF)

      1. Key policy themes
      2. Comparing content by priority policy themes
      3. Summary

    5. Funding longitudinal research into ageing (251K PDF)

      1. Types of funding
      2. Funding issues in longitudinal research

    6. Conclusions(124K PDF)

      1. Main features of longitudinal studies
      2. Potential for international comparison
      3. Contribution of this report
  • End matter

    • References (246K PDF)

    • Appendix A Matrix of longitudinal studies relevant to ageing in Australia

    • Appendix B English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (110K PDF)

    • Appendix C Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (132K PDF)

    • Appendix D Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing

    • Appendix E 45 and Up

    • Appendix F The Dubbo Study of the Health of the Elderly (138K PDF)

    • Appendix G Melbourne Longitudinal Studies on Healthy Ageing Program

    • Appendix H The Sydney Older Persons Study

    • Appendix I Healthy Retirement Project (124K PDF)

    • Appendix J Stories of Ageing

    • Appendix K Canberra Longitudinal Study of Ageing

    • Appendix L Florey Adelaide Male Aging Study

    • Appendix M Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (Health 2000) (182K PDF)

    • Appendix N A Longitudinal Study of Bone Loss in Men

    • Appendix O The South Australian Dental Longitudinal Study

    • Appendix P Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

    • Appendix Q PATH Through Life Project (167K PDF)

    • Appendix R Negotiating the Life Course

    • Appendix S The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey

    • Appendix T Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia

    • Appendix U AusDiab Follow-up Study (185K PDF)

    • Appendix V Australian Temperament Project

    • Appendix W Growing Up in Australia

    • Appendix X Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth

Recommended citation

AIHW 2004. Longitudinal studies of ageing: implications for future studies. Cat. no. AGE 42. Canberra: AIHW.