University of Tokyo

Abstract
Survey Number 1768
Survey Title National Survey of the Japanese Elderly<Wave8(2012), Wave9(2017)>, 2012-2017
Depositor Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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Summary Since 1987, individuals aged 60 years or older throughout Japan have been surveyed to elucidate the state of their health and lives and the changes they undergo in late life across a variety of dimensions, including physical and mental health, lifestyle, family, relationships with friends and neighbors, work and social participation, and economic circumstances.
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Data Type quantitative research: micro data
Universe
Unit of Observation Individual
Sample Size
Date of Collection
Time Period
Spatial Unit Japan
Sampling Procedure Probability: Stratified
Probability: Stratified: Proportional
Probability: Multistage
Mode of Data Collection Face-to-face interview: Paper-and-pencil (PAPI)
Physical measurements and tests
Investigator
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Documentation
Major Survey Items
Date of Release 2025/07/17
Topics in CESSDA Click here for details

Income, property and investment/saving
General health and well-being
Elderly
Family life and marriage
Social behaviour and attitudes
Topics in SSJDA Health/Medical Care
Society/Culture
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