SOC246H1 Lecture 3: SOC246 - Lecture 3 -Life Course Prospective and Population Studies.docx
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Started through observing studies conducted in the 1920"s and 1930"s on children. Examined two birth cohorts (men in these cohorts) Longitudinal research following the same people over time to observe changes. Oakland cohort was older by the the depression so less of impact on them. Oakland cohort was old enough to serve in wwii. Berkley cohort supffered greater impact due to depressiuon, parents always out trying to make money when they were young. Berkley cohort could not serve inn wwii (too young) Being able to seve in wwii allowed more opportunities when back, government provided education for these people upon return (allowed better jobs) Over time the berkley"s were more susceptible to maritalproblems, alchoholism, mental problems, depression, etc. Both cohorts experienced the same events but at different times ion their lives; lead to major differences. Elder also looked at aqn even younger cohort (10 years prior), even more negative effects.
