“It’s a study which helps people understand this generation, how different people are growing up and how different people might face different situations.”
Participant in the 2000 Child of the New Century study
“It makes me feel proud that my voice and opinion have been part of informing policy.”
Participant in the 2000 Child of the New Century study
“It’s interesting to be part of… it feels kind of special to be chosen.”
Participant in the 2000 Child of the New Century study
“You feel like you’re helping with the community, policy, and future generations on how they can be helped. It would be interesting for a new cohort to start now and see how it changed.”
Participant in the 1970 British Cohort Study
“I would describe it as my mum described it to me when I was younger. She said that we were all special babies that were picked for this one year, and they just wanted to do a study and follow your life through… So I tell people I was a special baby.”
Participant in the 1970 British Cohort Study
“It is interesting, and you feel sort of special because your birthday was selected to [form this cohort].”
Participant in the 1958 British Cohort Study