Parsons, S; (2010) Understanding Participation: Being part of the 1958 National Child Development Study from birth to age 50. UCL, Centre for Longitudinal Studies: London, UK.

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At a time when there is increased acceptance and understanding of the value of longitudinal research, it has become increasingly difficult to recruit and, more importantly, retain participants in a longitudinal study. However, little has been researched into the reasons why respondents have remained, or not, in a study and what strategies help improve retention. This article presents findings from a study based on qualitative interviews with 170 men and women who have participated in the longitudinal 1958 National Child Development Study for half a century. Reflections on the experiences of study members are particularly pertinent in light of recent substantial investments in longitudinal research1 . Many of the complex relationships between circumstances and experiences over the lifecourse can only be understood by longitudinal data. Recruiting and retaining participants in these studies is vital if the questions posed by society are to be answered.

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