Residential mobility and health (behavior) outcomes in adolescence and early adulthood

Residential mobility, i.e., change(s) in address, during childhood and adolescence can lead to increased stress and unhealthy coping mechanisms among adolescents. Currently, the long-term effect of residential mobility on health and health behavior outcomes during adolescence and young adulthood is unclear, especially in the European context. This project examines whether higher childhood residential mobility leads to changes in physical health (e.g., BMI), health behaviors (e.g., physical activity, diet), substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, drugs, smoking), and mental health. In line with the overarching Lifelines topic ‘healthy ageing’, this study identifies early life risk factors which potentially lead to negative long-term health outcomes.