Transition into Adulthood Supplement with Psychological Scales

2005-2021 biennial survey captures development pathways of children from the 1997 PSID Child Development Supplement as they transition to young adulthood. The 2021 archival version includes updated information on COVID-19 incidence and pandemic effects, featuring data from validated psychological scales like the GAD-7 and PHQ-9.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between COVID-19 incidence and scores on the PHQ-9 Depression Screener or GAD-7 Anxiety Scale.
• Model personality development using the Personality Big 5 scales (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Openness) across the transition to adulthood.
• Study trends in psychological well-being using the Languishing and Flourishing Categorical Score and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale from 2005 to 2021.
• Investigate the effects of the pandemic, as captured in the 2021 update, on loneliness as measured by the Loneliness Scale.

Strengths

• Longitudinal data collection spanning 16 years from 2005 to 2021.
• Incorporates multiple validated psychological assessment scales including the GAD-7, PHQ-9, and Big Five personality traits.
• 2021 update specifically includes information on COVID-19 incidence and pandemic effects, adding contemporary relevance.

Limitations

• The specific row count, column count, and sample size are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Data are not directly archived at ICPSR; users must contact the data owners (PSID) to obtain it, creating an access barrier.
• The description does not specify geographic coverage, which may limit analysis of regional or cultural factors.

Provenance

Source

Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), Transition into Adulthood Supplement.

Collection Method

Biennial survey of children who participated in the 1997 PSID Child Development Supplement as they transition into young adulthood.

Time Range

2005 to 2021 (biennial collection).

Freshness

Data collection concluded in 2021; the catalog record was last updated in 2026.