Documentation (Overall)
The Documentation section is the primary resource for researchers aiming to explore and analyze the HART (Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand) study data. It provides comprehensive materials that explain the data structure, data coding, methodology, and content of the study across different waves of data collection. These materials are designed to support users at every stage of the research process, from data discovery and preparation to analysis and interpretation.
Codebook
for detailed information on variable definitions, variable names, formats, labels, and coding structures. It enables users to understand the structure of the dataset and to identify variables relevant to research questions with clarity and precision
Methodology and
Sampling Design
This part outlines the survey’s methodological foundations and operational protocols. It covers topics such as sampling design, interview procedures, weighting strategies, and data management practices. This documentation helps users evaluate the representativeness of the data, understand the rationale behind study design.
Wave Noted
This section provides a wave-by-wave overview of the content included in each round of data collection. Each wave covers a set of thematic areas. These notes summarize new additions, modifications, and continuing topics across survey waves, making it easier for researchers to trace variable histories and track longitudinal changes over time.