The National longitudinal survey of youth, 1979-1996

NLSY is an ongoing study of 12,686 young men and women who were aged 14 to 21 as of January 1, 1979. Over 90% of these respondents have participated in an annual personal interview since 1979. The data covers responses to a wide variety of questions about their work experience, military experience, training, schooling, family background, marital status, income and assets, health, fertility, child care, drug and alcohol use.