Tag: longitudinal study
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Upsizing, Downsizing, Workplace Offense, and Mental Health-Related Absence: Insights from a Longitudinal Cohort Study
Understanding the Research Question Organizational restructuring—whether expanding (upsizing) or contracting (downsizing) through layoffs or role reductions—can significantly affect employee well-being. In parallel, workplace offensive behaviors, such as harassment or bullying, are known to raise stress levels and undermine job satisfaction. This article summarizes key findings from a longitudinal cohort study that investigates how upsizing, downsizing,…
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Collaborative Research for a Healthier Tomorrow: Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) and the Fight Against Cancer
Collaborative Research Driving a Healthier Future Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is a landmark longitudinal study designed to uncover why some people develop cancer and chronic diseases while others do not. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, ATP began recruiting participants in 2000 and has since grown to include more than 55,000 Albertans from across the…
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Collaborative Research for a Healthier Tomorrow: Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
Collaborative Research for a Healthier Tomorrow Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is a landmark longitudinal study designed to uncover the causes of cancer and chronic diseases, with the goal of preventing illness, enabling earlier diagnosis, and improving quality of life for Albertans and people beyond our borders. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, ATP has grown…
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Collaborative research for a healthier tomorrow: Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
Introduction: A long-term mission for cancer prevention Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is a landmark longitudinal study that aims to uncover why some people develop cancer and chronic diseases while others do not. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, ATP began recruiting participants in 2000 and now includes more than 55,000 Albertans. By monitoring health and…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Groundbreaking Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Effort to Understand Vaccine Uptake A collaborative research initiative between the Political Science and Public Health faculties seeks to unpack how vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public trust, and health equity. The project will analyze longitudinal survey data from the pandemic period, focusing on the interplay between policy environments and individual decisions about…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Look at Vaccine Policy A new, joint effort between political science and public health faculties is launching a longitudinal study on how state vaccine policies shape who gets vaccinated and why. Building on a rich history of COVID-19 research, the project aims to reveal how political beliefs, access to care, and demographic factors…
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Vaccine Policy Study by Political Science and Public Health
Collaborative Effort Between Political Science and Public Health A major interdisciplinary study is underway to examine how state vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public attitudes, and health outcomes. The research team brings together expertise from political science and public health to explore a question at the intersection of policy, behavior, and health equity: Do mandates…
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Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower ADL Disability Risk in Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview New longitudinal evidence from a large Chinese cohort shows that higher dietary diversity is associated with a reduced risk of disability in activities of daily living (ADL) among adults aged 65 and older. This finding adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that diverse, protein-rich and plant-based foods support healthier aging and greater…
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Higher Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower Risk of Disability in Daily Living Among Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview As China’s population rapidly ages, identifying dietary factors that help preserve independence becomes urgent. A large longitudinal study of Chinese adults aged 65 and older examined how dietary diversity, measured by a dietary diversity score (DDS), relates to disability in activities of daily living (ADL). The findings show that a more varied diet is…
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Deploying Smartphone Surveys in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial of Batch Frequency and Longitudinal Response
Background and Rationale Smartphone-based surveys offer a promising approach for real-time health data collection, especially in longitudinal studies. They enable frequent self-reports on mood, cognitive function, physical activity, and clinical experiences while reducing recall bias. Yet, maintaining engagement over months poses a major challenge, particularly for older adults who may face barriers to digital health…