Transition into Adulthood Supplement with Psychological Scales and COVID-19 Data

Biennial data from 2005 through 2021 tracks the development of young adults from the PSID Child Development Supplement cohort, with the 2021 version adding information on COVID-19 incidence and effects. The dataset incorporates multiple validated psychological scales, including the GAD-7, PHQ-9, and Big Five personality inventories, to measure mental health and personality traits. It is produced by researchers at the Panel Study of Income Dynamics.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between COVID-19 incidence data and scores on the PHQ-9 Depression Screener or GAD-7 Scale to study pandemic mental health impacts.
• Model personality development trajectories using longitudinal data from the Personality Big 5 scales (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Openness).
• Investigate correlations between the Languishing and Flourishing Categorical Score and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale across the transition to adulthood.
• Study patterns of loneliness over time using the Loneliness Scale within this specific young adult cohort.

Strengths

• Includes data collected biennially over a 16-year period from 2005 to 2021, providing longitudinal depth.
• Integrates at least 10 established psychological assessment scales, such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9, for standardized measurement.
• The 2021 update specifically captures COVID-19 related variables, adding contemporary relevance.

Limitations

• The sample is limited to individuals from the specific 1997 PSID Child Development Supplement cohort, which may limit generalizability.
• Data access is not direct through this catalog; users must contact the PSID data owners, creating a barrier to immediate use.
• The row count and specific variable count are not provided, making the dataset's scale and completeness unclear.

Provenance

Source

Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), harvested via ICPSR Dataverse.

Collection Method

Biennial survey supplement tracking a cohort from the 1997 PSID Child Development Supplement as they transition to adulthood.

Time Range

2005 to 2021

Freshness

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

Geography

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