Longitudinal Study

Definition

A longitudinal study is a research method in which data is collected from the same group of participants over an extended period of time to examine changes or developments that occur over time.

Related terms

Cross-sectional Study: A research method where data is collected from different groups at one point in time to compare and analyze differences between them.

Cohort Effect: The influence of being born in a particular generation or specific historical context on an individual's development or behavior.

Developmental Psychology:

The branch of psychology that studies how people change physically, cognitively, and socially throughout their lives.