Documentation for use with data collected through the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972. Data sets with which this manual is used include base-year (1972) survey data, collected by the Educational Testing Service, integrated with first follow-up (1973-1974), second follow-up (1974-1975), third follow-up (1976-1977) and fourth follow-up (1979-1980) survey data, collected by the Research Triangle Institute.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index

This is the seventh report in an annual review series, providing a compendium of indicators illustrative of both the promises and the difficulties confronting our Nations' young people. The report presents 25 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. It also presents data on nine contextual measures that describe changes in the characteristics of the population as well as in children's family setttings and living arrangements.

First Published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.