• measure Breastfeeding

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Breastfeeding was assessed through the question: Did the twin get breastfeeding?
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) is a 4-item scale of global subjective happiness. Two items ask respondents to characterize themselves using both absolute ratings and ratings relative to peers, whereas the other two items offer brief descriptions of happy and unhappy individuals and ask respondents the extent to which each characterization describes...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) is a 5-item scale designed to measure global cognitive judgments of one’s life satisfaction (it is not a measure of either positive or negative affect). The scale does not assess satisfaction with life domains such as health or finances, but allows subjects to integrate and weight these domains in whatever way they...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Cantril ladder

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS2 YE_FITNSS YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7
     
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    The Cantril ladder is an assessment of the subjective quality of life on a scale from 0 to 10.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Life Events Scale

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The Life Events scale assesses the presence of a wide range of important events in the respondent's life, such as death of a spouse, close relative, or friend, divorce/separation, personal illness or injury, job loss or job change, sexual difficulties, financial problems, etc.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Physical Activity and Sports

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_FITNSS follow-up YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG12 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Physical Activity and Sports includes questions about physical exercise patterns of parents and their children, including whether and which sport is exercised, for how long at a time, how frequently, since how many months or years, and how good subjects are at sports. Children's sports touched upon include jogging, hockey, korfball, horseback riding,...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Zygosity (questionnaire)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_DSC YC_ADHMRI YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    The Zygosity questionnaire asks parents of twin pairs about the resemblance between the twins to determine whether the twin pair is mono- or dizygotic. This questionnaire consists of 10 questions: 6 items about physical similarities between the twin and 4 items about confusion in identifying the twins by parents and others.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Zygosity (DNA)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Zygosity typing based on micro-satellite markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), or variable number (short) tandem repeats (VNTRs).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) is a 10-item scale that measures global self-worth in adolescents by measuring both positive (5 items) and negative (5 items) feelings about the self. Although originally constructed as a Guttman-type scale (i.e., items with an ordinal pattern on the attribute), most researchers use a 4-point response format ranging...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Pregnancies & miscarriages

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Pregnancies and Miscarriages contains questions about getting pregnant, including the use of hormone preparations or assisted reproductive technologies, and miscarriages.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Family Assessment Device (FAD)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The McMaster's Family Assessment Device (FAD) evaluates families according to the McMaster Model of Family Functioning. The FAD is made up of seven scales which measure Problem Solving, Communication, Roles, Affective Responsiveness, Affective Involvement, Behavior Control and General Functioning.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Surgery and anesthesia

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YE_ATTEF2 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Surgery and anesthesia assesses any experienced surgery, including the insertion of grommets and the removal of tonsils, and general anesthesia.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Apgar score

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    The Apgar score is a test given to newborns soon after birth to see if extra medical care or emergency care is needed. The Apgar score comprises five components: 1) color, 2) heart rate, 3) reflexes, 4) muscle tone, and 5) respiration, each of which is given a score of 0, 1, or 2. Babies get tested three times: 1 minute after birth, 5 minutes after birth,...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Friendship

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YC_DSC YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG12 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Friendship consisted of questions about friends, friendships, and sibling interactions.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Family Environment Scale (FES) - Conflict

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2
     
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    The Family Environment Scale (FES) -Conflict Subscale evaluates the degree in which family members express anger and interactions that stimulate anger.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Anthropometry

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and body circumferences.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Side jobs and household chores

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YC_DSC YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG12 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Side jobs and household chores contains questions about side jobs (parttime work), volunteer work, household chores, and other main daytime activities.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Birth

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YC_DSC YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Birth assesses information on pregnancy duration, placenta and chorionicity, mode of delivery, complications around the delivery, and incubator time.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure CITO score

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_12 YS_TRF12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YE_ATTEF2 YS_CITO YS_DT YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    The CITO-test is a standardized test for educational achievement that is administered in the final grade (when children are 11 or 12 years old) of elementary school. The CITO-test consists of multiple choice items in 4 different educational skills, namely Arithmetic, Language, Study Skills, and Science and Social Studies. All scores on the scales are...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Demographics

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_TRF5 YS_7 YS_TRF7 YS_10 YS_TRF10 YS_12 YS_TRF12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YS_REF YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YS_DT YE_COG12 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Demographic information includes age and year of birth, biological sex and gender, country and place of birth, current zipcode, nationality, religion, educational attainment, spoken laguages, and information on multiple births.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024
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