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measure Illness Behavior Encouragement Scale (IBES)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 3 yearsThe Illness Behavior Encouragement Scale (IBES) is a parent-report questionnaire that assesses parental response to children's illness in the last three months.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Skinfold thickness, waist and hip circumference
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 yearsSkinfold thickness, waist and hip circumference were assessed as an indication of body fat. Skinfold thickness can noninvasively and reliably be measured at various sites of the body using a skinfold caliper. Based on measurements at multiple sites of the body, the total body fat and contribution of fat to the body mass can be estimated.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Infant/Toddler Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (IT-HOME)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R 3 monthsThe Infant/Toddler Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) is a descriptive profile which yields a systematic assessment of the caring environment in which the child is reared. The primary goal of the instrument is to measure, within a naturalistic context, the quality and quantity of stimulation and support available to a child in the...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Generation R Infant Distress Scale (GRIDS)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearThe Generation R Infant Distress Scale (GRIDS) is an observational instrument that includes a selection of behaviors from various existing observation scales of parent and child/infant behavior during medical procedures. It includes both nonverbal and verbal behaviors of the parent and the infant. The ‘infant distress’ score combines the following...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Sleep characteristics and sleep problems
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 months 2 yearsSleep characteristics and sleep problems assesses infant's sleep and sleep regulation, including sleep patterns, habits and sleeping problems.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Strange Situation Procedure (SSP)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearThe Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) is a video observation of infants’ attachment to their parents. In eight three-minute phases, the child is exposed to an increasing amount of stress, culminating in a three-minute period in which they are completely alone. The stressful situations are intended to elicit the child's attachment strategy and to observe...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Medical history - Child
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsMedical history of the child assesses the general health and medical history of the child. It includes items regarding, distress, respiratory problems (e.g., coughing, sneezing, tightness of chest), pain and perception of pain, abdominal problems (e.g., stomach aches, bowel movements, constipation), teeth problems (e.g., tooth ache, difficulty eating,...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Child caretaking
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 yearsChild caretaking assesses who takes care of the child (e.g., parents, babysitter, au pair, child minder, family, friends, neighbors), and how many hours per week they spend on child caretaking.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Macarthur Communicative Development Inventory (MCDI)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 1.5 yearsThe MacArthur Communicative Development Inventories (N-CDI) are a pair of widely used parent-report instruments for assessing communicative skills in infants and toddlers. The CDIs are parent report instruments which capture important information about children's developing abilities in early language, including vocabulary comprehension, production,...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Epilepsy symptoms
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 5-6 yearsEpilepsy symptoms assesses the presence of unexpected incidents and attacks in the medical history of the child. Items include epileptic seizures, seizure/febrile convulsion, a breath-holding spell, or lost consciousness.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Household and neighborhood situation
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Mid pregnancy 2 years 2.5 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsHousehold and neighborhood situation assesses household composition, marital status (or status of parternership), living conditions and and perception of neighborhood.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Cardiac and renal structure
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Echo Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 6 months 2 years 9-10 yearsUltrasound measurements were performed to obtain measures of cardiac and renal structure.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Blood sample
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Birth 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 3 years 5-6 years 8 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsA blood sample consists of taking an amount of a person's blood from their body.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Neuromotor development
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 3 months 6 months 1 yearNeuromotor development was assessed using items from the Touwen’s Neurodevelopmental Examination. Children's motor behavior was observed in supine, prone, sitting, standing, and walking positions.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Outdoor residential noise
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy Birth 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 7 years 8 years 9-10 years 11 years 12 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsExisting noise maps developed in 2012 for Rotterdam were used to assess the annual levels of outdoor noise exposure at each participant’s home address. Noise exposure levels for the Generation R Study consisted of data from residential road traffic, railway, aircraft, and industry.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Infant Toddler Quality of Life (ITQOL)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 yearsThe Infant Toddler Quality of Life (ITQOL) questionnaire assesses a child's physical abilities, growth and development, bodily pain or discomfort, general behavior, health and changes in health.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Mid pregnancy 1 year 2 years 8 yearsA food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) consists of a finite list of foods and beverages with response categories to indicate usual frequency of consumption over the time period queried.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Child Development Inventory (CDI) - Motor development
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 4 yearsThe Child Development Inventory (CDI) was used to assess fine and gross motor development. The fine motor development scale measures eye-hand coordination - from picking up objects to scribbling and drawing. The gross motor development scale measures walking, running, climbing, jumping, riding, balance, and coordination. Each scale consists of 30 yes/no...Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Income
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Late pregnancy 2 years 3 years 5-6 years 17-18 yearsIncome assessment included assessment of household income, property or possession, social benefit, financial expenses, and financial distress.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024 -
measure Height and weight
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsHeight and weight were measured without shoes and heavy clothing.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated September 19, 2024