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lidA–leben in der Arbeit. German cohort study on work, age and health
[lidA–leben in der Arbeit. Kohortenstudie zu Gesundheit und Älterwerden in der Arbeit]

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  • Angela Rauch

    (Institute for Employment Research (IAB))

  • Anja Burghardt

    (Institute for Employment Research (IAB))

  • Johannes Eggs

    (Institute for Employment Research (IAB))

  • Anita Tisch

    (Institute for Employment Research (IAB))

  • Silke Tophoven

    (Institute for Employment Research (IAB))

Abstract

The aim of the study “lidA-leben in der Arbeit. German Cohort Study on Work, Age and Health” is to provide a database that enables the investigation of the relationship between work, ageing and health. lidA focuses on two birth cohorts of German baby boomers, born in 1959 and 1965. The longitudinal design of the study allows not only the differentiation between age groups but also identification of cohort and period effects. For this purpose, employees of the two cohorts are interviewed repeatedly at intervals of 3 years. The content of the survey is divided into three thematic fields: The first field concentrates on their current work situation and occupation and contains questions on work environment and individual evaluation of job demands. The second thematic field includes a range of questions on the health status of the interviewees. Additionally, a hand-grip strength test is conducted as an objective indicator for long-term development of muscle strength. The last set of survey questions goes into more detail on the household and socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. This article gives an overview of the currently available first two waves of the lidA panel survey. The article is structured as follows. After an introduction, the main aims of the study are discussed. The subsequent sections describe the research and sampling design as well as the content of the survey. The paper concludes with an outlook, information on data access and the prospects of future research on the basis of lidA.

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  • Angela Rauch & Anja Burghardt & Johannes Eggs & Anita Tisch & Silke Tophoven, 2015. "lidA–leben in der Arbeit. German cohort study on work, age and health [lidA–leben in der Arbeit. Kohortenstudie zu Gesundheit und Älterwerden in der Arbeit]," Journal for Labour Market Research, Springer;Institute for Employment Research/ Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB), vol. 48(3), pages 195-202, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jlabrs:v:48:y:2015:i:3:d:10.1007_s12651-015-0189-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s12651-015-0189-2
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    Keywords

    Ageing workforce; Older workers; Working conditions; Health; Cohort study;
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    JEL classification:

    • C8 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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