As you may be aware, the Dunedin Study is also running a project that focuses on the teenage children of the Dunedin Study members, called the Next Generation Study. This project involves the teenager and their primary caregiver parent coming to Dunedin for an assessment similar to the one you went through when you were 15. The Next Generation Study will pay travel and accommodation costs to enable the teenager and primary caregiver to attend. A Next Generation Study researcher will contact you this year if you do have or are parenting a teenager who is turning 15 or 16.
If you are the primary caregiver of a teenager who will be 15 or 16 during Phase 38, you might like to consider combining attendance at the two studies during your Phase 38 visit to the Unit. Your teenager can have their assessment while you are enjoying your Phase 38 day. The primary caregiver assessment for the Next Generation Study takes an hour and a half and can be done either the day before or after your Phase 38 assessment.
Alternatively, if your partner is the primary caregiver, it is possible for us to schedule their interviews for the same day that you are attending Phase 38.
All participants in the Next Generation Study are reimbursed $40 for their participation.
If you are interested in combining the Next Generation Study with your Phase 38 attendance, please indicate this on your Appointment/Travel Booking form or contact us.
For further information on the Next Generation Study, click here.