About the Generation 3 Study
The Survey of Parents and Families study started with almost 5,000 children born in the U.S. between 1998 and 2000. Both the parents and children in these families have been interviewed at different ages since then. The study collects information about the successes and challenges faced by individuals and their families. Many respondents find the interviews to be interesting and relevant to their lives. The information contributed by study participants has led to many articles in scientific journals and testimonies to legislators about how to make policies and programs more family-friendly.
The children who were part of the original study are now around age 27 and are starting families of their own. Their new children are called the Generation 3 cohort. The Generation 3 study will help us learn about what promotes health and economic well-being across generations. The study includes multiple components:
- A 45-60 minute survey about health and parenting.
- The collection of saliva and stool samples, which contain important health information.
- Saliva samples will be used to study DNA.
- Stool samples from children will be used to study the microbiome.
- A 45-60 minute survey about your child's health, development, and family life at around 3 years old.
- A 45-60 minute survey about your child's health, development, and family life at around 5 years old.
A 45-50 minute Zoom interview with your child at around 5 years old.
To learn more about what it means to be part of this study, see What it Means to Participate.
