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The ATP Next Generation study

A new phase of the Australian Temperament Project recently commenced with the launch of the ATP Next Generation study in late 2011. As you know, the ATP has followed your development and wellbeing since birth and also has important information on your parents. We now have an opportunity to investigate the way in which health and wellbeing are handed down through the generations, from grandparent to parent to child.

For those who have children, we hope that you will take part in the ATP Next Generation phone interview to help us learn about your experiences of parenting and the development and wellbeing of your children.

There are few studies like the ATP anywhere in the world that have the capacity to study health and wellbeing across three generations. With information on your parent’s wellbeing, your own wellbeing, and now that of your children, the ATP is set to make one of its most significant contributions. If you are pregnant or have a child aged between 11 and 36 months (3 years), and would like to part of the ATP Next Generation study, please send us an email.

15th data collection wave in 2010-11

The 15th ATP survey wave finished in mid 2011. Study members were 27-28 years old. Thank you to all who took the time to complete the survey. We really appreciate your fantastic support – we couldn't keep going without you!

For the first time in the project's history, the survey was made available online. However, mail surveys and telephone interviews were also offered for those who preferred. Approximately 80% of those who completed the survey chose to do so online.

Surveys were also mailed to all ATP parents. As with past surveys, ATP parents reported on many of the same aspects of life as their ATP sons or daughters. However, the 2010-11 survey also contained a greater focus on the parents themselves (i.e. their own personality, driving experiences, community involvement, relationships). Information was also collected about the experiences of those who had become grandparents.

Early findings from these surveys were included in our 2011 newsletters.

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