Domain

Family environment

These measures have been identified as commonly used measures within the LifeCourse cohorts. These measures were identified to encourage potential opportunities for data harmonisation. The descriptions provided are intended to give cohort custodians and data users some common criteria to assess a survey for appropriateness to use in their own studies. It is not intended to mandate the use of any measure, or provide a comprehensive understanding of these measures.

This information was collated by the LifeCourse team from scoring manuals and documentation, publications, and official measure websites. To read about this process in more detail, access our report.

Measure No. of cohorts using measure Cost and accessibility Time to complete Key reference/s and measure information Reference frame Constructs assessed by measure Age range
AAQ: Adult Attachment Questionnaire 3

Free to use and access

5 minutes (estimate)

Simpson, J. A., Rholes, W. S., & Nelligan, J. S. (1992). Support seeking and support giving within couples in an anxiety-provoking situation: The role of attachment styles. Journal of personality and social psychology, 62(3), 434.

Simpson, J. A., Rholes, S. W., & Phillips, D. (1996). Conflict in close relationships: An attachment perspective. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 71, 899-914. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.71.5.899 

In general
  • Attachment behaviour
  • Attachment behaviour
  • Intimate partner relationship
  • Self-report
  • 18+ years
LTE: List of Threatening Experiences 3

Pending clarification

1 minute

Brugha T.S. and Cragg, D. (1990). The List of Threatening Experiences: the reliability and validity of a brief life events questionnaire. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 82: 77-81. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1990.tb01360.x

Lifetime (have you ever)
  • Life events
  • Adverse event
  • Life events
  • Self-report
  • 18+ years
MSSS: Maternity Social Support Scale 3

Pending clarification

~3 minutes

Webster, J., Linnane, J.W., Dibley, L.M., Hinson, J.K., Starrenburg, S.E. and Roberts, J.A. (2000). Measuring Social Support in Pregnancy: Can it be Simple and Meaningful. Birth, 27(2): 97-101. DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-536x.2000.00097.x

Current state (the support you have right now)
  • Social support
  • Social support
  • Self report
  • Postpartum women (any amount of time postpartum)