Wisonsin Longitudinal Study celebrates 50 years
Posted August 3rd, 2007 by Tara Murray in Aging, Research Methods and EthicsThe Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, “one of the longest and most respected sociological investigations ever undertaken,” began as a survey of high school seniors’ post-graduation plans in 1957. Fifty years later, the study continues to examine how lifetime experiences affect quality of life as people age. This summer, WLS researchers are celebrating and sharing results with participants at their 50th high school reunions. (University of Wisconsin-Madison press release)
