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measure UCLA Loneliness Scale
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Covid questionnairesThe UCLA Loneliness Scale is a 20-item scale designed to measure one’s subjective feelings of loneliness as well as feelings of social isolation.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Neuropsychological development (NEPSY-II-NL)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Generation R 7 yearsThe NEPSY-II-NL is a Dutch adaptation of the NEPSY-II which assesses neuropsychological functioning. The test battery consists of 34 subtests that assess four domains: Attention and executive functions, Language, Memory and learning, Sensorimotoric integration, Social cognition, and Visuospatial processing.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Home situation
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 monthsHome situation includes items about taking care of the child, the number of adults and children at home, smoking behavior, and the presence of pets.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Intima-media thickness
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 years 13-14 yearsThickness of the carotid intima media was assessed through ultrasonographic recordings.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Rules on eating and exercise
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 yearsRules on eating and exercise assesses parental monitoring of their child’s eating and exercise habits, including sporting, television watching, gaming, snacking and drinking sugary beverages. Questions include how often the child is allowed to determine their playing and eating pattern and schedule, the parent's monitoring of the child's eating/playing...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Saliva sample - Cortisol
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearSaliva was collected using a cotton swab or a collection device, such as a tube or container (passive drool).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Air pollution
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 yearsFor all participants, exposure to air pollutants at each geocoded address was assessed using continuous monitoring data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based modelling techniques, considering the spatial and temporal variation in air pollution.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Cheating games
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R 4 yearsCheating games (i.e., temptation resistance paradigms) were used to assess cheating behavior at age 4 years. Children participated in two separate games (dart game and frog game), in which, if the rules of the game were followed, winning was impossible. Therefore, children were tempted to cheat.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Dental caries and developmental defect of enamel
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 5-6 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsIntra-oral photographs were made using an intra-oral camera, and were scored for dental caries and developmental defects of enamel by dentists.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Pain List
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 3 years 5-6 yearsThe Perquin’s Pain List is used to measure child's chronic pain. The Perquin’s Pain List focuses on the last 3 months, and comprises categorical yes/no-items regarding the experience and the characteristics of pain, such as the severity, duration, when, where, how often, and cause (rated on different Likert scales).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Child Development Inventory (CDI) - Receptive and expressive language
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 1 year 1.5 yearsThe Child Development Inventory (CDI) was used to assess receptive and expressive language using age-appropriate items from the expressive language scale and the language comprehension scale. The scales ask caregivers to indicate on yes/no-items what sounds or words the child produces or understands.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Biomarkers in endocrinology/nephrology
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy 5-6 years 9-10 yearsLiver enzymes, for instance Albumin, Jodide, Aspartaat Aminotransferase (ASAT), and Alanine Transaminase (ALAT), measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-28)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 yearsThe Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-28) is a 28-item questionnaire that assesses self-reported autistic-like traits in adults with normal intelligence. The questionnaire rates symptoms of autism spectrum disorder on a 4-point Likert scale.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 17-18 yearsThe Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assesses sleep over the previous months in several formats, including filling in times, as well as scales, rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Items from the instrument can be combined to form 7 components: Subjective sleep quality, Sleep latency, Sleep duration, Habitual sleep efficiency, Sleep disturbances, Use of...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Honesty task
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task MRI Available measurements: Generation R 7 yearsIn the honesty task, participants could gain money by accurately predicting the outcomes of computerized coin flips. In some trials, participants could record their predictions in advance. In other trials, they were rewarded based on self-reported accuracy and could gain money by lying about the accuracy of their predictions. Participants performed the...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Health States Classification System for Preschool Children
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 3 yearsThe Health States Classification System for Preschool Children assesses a child's general capabilities, including sight, hearing, speaking, walking and moving around, hands, personal care, emotions, learning and remembering, thinking and solving problems, pain and discomfort, general health and behavior.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Saliva sample
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 5-6 yearsSaliva was collected using a cotton swab or a collection device, such as a tube or container (passive drool).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Scale of Van der Wal - Comforting
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 monthsThe Scale of Van der Wal - Comforting assesses techniques used by parents for soothing a child. Mothers are presented with 10 soothing techniques and are asked if they apply them (1 = never, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often), such as rocking or giving the child their favorite cuddly toy.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Auditory Continuous Performance Test for Preschoolers (ACPT-P)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Generation R 4 yearsThe Auditory Continuous Performance Test for Preschoolers (ACPT-P) is a tool used to assess the auditory attention and sustained attention abilities of preschool-aged children. It involves a series of auditory stimuli presented to the child, and the child is required to respond to specific target stimuli, and repress their response for others (go-no go).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Electroencephalography (EEG) - Go-No Go task
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests EEG Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Generation R 17-18 yearsElectrocardiography (EEG) was measured while participants performed a Go-No Go task to measure inhibitory control and error processing.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024