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General description
Surveys
Eight major surveys will be carried out during the lifespan of this project. Five of these are national surveys and the remaining three are European surveys. In addition to these surveys, LifeObs will facilitate the use of other data, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
- National surveys
  5 french surveys
- European surveys
  3 european surveys
- Others data : TCM et EDP
  The LifeObs project will promote and facilitate the re-use of other databases, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
  - TCM (tronc commun des ménages) Common household questionnaire
  - EDP (échantillon démographique permanent) Permanent demographic sample
Methods
The eight surveys of the LifeObs project will be coupled with methodological innovations regarding the preparation of longitudinal surveys, multi-mode data collection, the use of new software, and the enrichment of surveys via matching with various administrative data sources.
- Survey methodology
- Data crossings
Data
LifeObs aims to widely disseminate survey data and train users in their use.
- Training
- Data access
Results
The first publications will be released in 2023. In the meantime, please consult the "Workshops and conferences" page.
- Publication
- Workshops and conferences
  Events, conferences, round tables, SHS days, ....
  - Assemblée et Table ronde du 14 octobre 2022
  - Semaine DATA-SHS ~ PROGEDO
- Guide and chart
newsletter

LifeObs

LifeObs, the French Life History Observatory, is a research infrastructure aimed at developing
innovative longitudinal survey programmes on family behaviour, improving the dissemination of
data, as well as training new and existing users of data.
Eight major and representative national surveys will be conducted covering all stages of life, from
childhood to old age. Three of these surveys are part of European research infrastructures: the
Generations and Gender Programme (GGP2020), the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in
Europe (SHARE), and the first European child cohort, GUIDE EuroCohort. Innovative practices will
be developed, most notably in terms of how data are collected and how administrative data can
be leveraged. To increase the visibility and use of these surveys in France and abroad, the
documentation will be translated into English and the data will be disseminated on international
data platforms. Moreover, training tools on the use of these surveys will be designed and
aggregated data will be made available online.
This multi-partner observatory brings together key institutions in France in life history, family,
and population studies: INED (project leader); the universities of Paris Dauphine - PSL, Bordeaux
and Strasbourg; INSEE; and the very large-scale research facility (TGIR), Progedo.
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Semaine data SHS

DATA SHS WEEK
All the University Data Platforms (PUD) of the PROGEDO Research Infrastructure, federated by the National Network of Human Sciences Centres (RnMSH), invite you to their DATA-SHS Week, organized simultaneously and in person on each site, from December 5 to 9, 2022.

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