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The Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) conducted two telephone surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic. These surveys collected data from over 48,000 individuals aged 50+ across Europe and Israel.

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  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid collection of high-quality survey data on population well-being.
  • The Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) was well-positioned to address this need due to its existing longitudinal infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the research aims and methodological design of the SHARE Corona Surveys.
  • To detail the implementation process of the surveys, from planning to data processing.
  • To provide insights into the coping mechanisms of the 50+ population during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Two longitudinal telephone interviews were conducted in summer 2020 and 2021 across 27 European countries and Israel.
  • The surveys were integrated into the existing SHARE study design, ensuring comparability and longitudinal tracking.
  • Data collection focused on health behavior, healthcare access, economic status, and social relationships.

Main Results:

  • Over 48,000 interviews were completed, providing a comprehensive dataset on the 50+ population's pandemic experience.
  • The SHARE Corona Surveys successfully traced changes in living situations from pre-pandemic through pandemic stages.
  • The study highlights how the older population navigated health, economic, and social challenges during COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • The SHARE Corona Surveys offer valuable longitudinal data for understanding the pandemic's impact on older adults.
  • The project demonstrated the utility of agile project management in large-scale survey infrastructures.
  • Experiences gained inform future multi-mode data collection strategies in ongoing panel studies.