With a slight delay but plenty of new features, data of DEAS 2023 and DEAS 2021 Refresher surveys are now available! This new DEAS dataset release also includes updates to all previous waves, as well as refreshed metadata and weighting datasets.
New datasets are now available: the Scientific Use Files (SUFs) for 2023 and the 2021 Refresher Sample are now accessible for the first time! Additionally, all previous waves have been enhanced with new construct variables, and the meta-dataset has been updated. Apply now and start your analysis today!
The Research Data Center at the DZA (FDZ-DZA) provides access to the data from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS), the D80+ study and the PREFER study (2009) for scientific research. We offer comprehensive documentation, expert guidance, and user support—making it easy for researchers to analyse DEAS, D80+ and PREFER data for their projects.
German Ageing Survey
The German Ageing Survey (DEAS) is a longitudinal study on the living situation of individuals aged 40 and above in private households.
Old Age in Germany
The study "Old Age in Germany" (D80+) is a cross-sectional survey on the living situation of individuals aged 80 and above in private households or care facilities.
Data Usage
The data from DEAS and D80+ are available as Scientific Use Files (SUF) upon completion of a usage agreement.
DEAS and D80+ publications
Based on our data, hundreds of scientific publications have already been published - easy and convenient to research.
German Survey on Volunteering
The German Survey on Volunteering (FWS) is only available at the GESIS Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences.
FDZ-DZA at RatSWD
The FDZ-DZA is accredited by the Council for Social and Economic Data (RatSWD). They also have a mediation office to help resolve any problems.
Data protection on our website
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For the most frequently asked questions regarding our data, documentation, and access to data usage, you will find answers here.
Project Members
Dr. Stefan Stuth
Head
Head
Nicole Hameister
Scientist
Scientist
Beate Schwichtenberg-Hilmert
Assistant
Assistant
Anke Erdmann-Linge
Assistant
Assistant