National Longitudinal Survey of Mature and Young Women
The National Longitudinal Survey of Mature and Young Women, a two-cohort survey, is part of the NLS Original Cohort project. The Mature Women's cohort includes 5,083 women who were ages 30-44 when first interviewed in 1967, while the Young Women's cohort includes 5,159 women who were ages 14-24 when first interviewed in 1968. Data for both cohorts are available through 2003, when active surveying was discontinued.
Topical Guide to the Data
Topic-by-topic descriptions of the NLS Mature and Young Women data, a crosswalk between the NLS Investigator’s Areas of Interest, and a glossary of terms.
Introduction to the Sample
Description of the sample, the sample design and screening process, interview methods, retention and reason for non-interview, and confidentiality.Using and Understanding the Data
Information on survey instruments, variables types, the interviewing process, item nonresponse, sample weights and design effects, data documentation, and how to access the data.Asterisk Tables
Table of NLS Mature and Young Women topics across all survey rounds (often referred to as the "Asterisk Table.")
Other Documentation
Tutorials, NLS Mature and Young Women Codebook Supplement, Geocode Supplement, Technical Sampling Report, List of Errata, and questionnaires for all rounds.