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National Couples' Health and Time Study: Sample, Design, and Weighting
Claire M Kamp Dush1,2, Wendy D Manning3, Miranda N Berrigan2
1Department of Sociology, The University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Population Research and Policy Review
|October 20, 2023
Summary
The National Couples' Health and Time Study (NCHAT) offers a unique dataset on diverse American couples. This population-representative study provides insights into family health and well-being during a period of significant societal change.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Demography
Background:
- The National Couples' Health and Time Study (NCHAT) is the first population-representative study of couples in America.
- It includes diverse samples of sexual, gender, and racial and ethnic individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive dataset on the health and well-being of American couples.
- To enable new research on family dynamics and health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from the Gallup Panel and Gallup Recontact Sample.
- Weighted data represent US individuals who are married/cohabiting, aged 20-60, speak English/Spanish, and have internet access.
- Surveys of 3,642 main respondents and 1,515 partners, including time diaries, collected Sept 2020-Apr 2021.
Main Results:
- Describes the sampling process and weighting challenges for diverse populations.
- Presents sociodemographic characteristics of the NCHAT study participants.
- Highlights the unique nature of the dataset collected during a pandemic and societal upheaval.
Conclusions:
- NCHAT provides unprecedented opportunities for research on American families.
- The study captures critical data on couple health during a unique historical period.
- Future research can leverage NCHAT to understand diverse family well-being.
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