National Longitudinal Survey of Older and Young Men
The National Longitudinal Survey of Older and Young Men, a two-cohort survey, is part of the NLS Original Cohort project. The Older Men's cohort includes 5,020 men ages 45-59 in 1966, with data available through the 1990 survey year, the final year the Older Men were interviewed. The Young Men's cohort includes 5,225 men who were ages 14-24 when first interviewed in 1966, with data available through 1981, when active surveying was discontinued.
Topical Guide to the Data
Topic-by-topic descriptions of the NLS Older and Young Men 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 Older and Young Men topics across all survey rounds (often referred to as the "Asterisk Table.")
Other Documentation
Tutorials, NLS Older and Young Men Codebook Supplement, Geocode Supplement, Technical Sampling Report, List of Errata, and questionnaires for all rounds.