We explored the feasibility and usefulness of collecting peer sociometric data on a sample of children from across southeastern New England who were being followed in a community-based longitudinal study. Applying what has typically been a school-focused research methodology to this child-focused follow-up highlighted challenges faced by applied researchers wanting to make use of this powerful ...

National Statistical Institutes [NSIs] are increasingly investigating new ways of providing access to confidential microdata for research purposes. These innovations are being driven by the requirement for NSIs to ensure the best possible return for their investments in data collection coupled with researchers’ increasing demand for highly detailed microdata. After a long period of decline as N...

This issue of Research in Gerontological Nursing launches a yearly State of the Science Commentary to update the professional community on the state of science for one aspect of gerontological nursing research. This contribution to the scientific discussion is designed to review progress, chart the course of future research, and coalesce priorities. The focus of the 2013 Commentary is nonpharma...

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