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Adolescence, Interrupted: A narrative review of the impact of Covid-19 on adolescent wellbeing

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Adolescence, Interrupted: A narrative review of the impact of Covid-19 on adolescent wellbeing

16.02.2025 | Cross-country

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Cross-country

Capability domains

Psychosocial well-being

Year of publication

2025

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Authors

Erin Oakley, Joost Vintges, Bassam Abu Hamad, Khadija Mitu, Jennifer Seager, Workneh Yadete, Nicola Jones, Sarah Baird

The Covid-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts across the globe, with divergent experiences across the life course. Although mortality and morbidity effects have been disproportionately felt among older generations, there is growing recognition that adolescents have also faced multidimensional consequences, fueled by closure of schools and recreational spaces, and widespread disruption to services. While much has been written about the educational and health effects of the pandemic on adolescents, less attention has been given to other aspects of their wellbeing.
This narrative review replaces the previous working paper published.

Suggested citation 

Oakley, E., Vintges, J., Abu Hamad, B., Mitu, K.,  Seager, J., Yadete, W., ... and Baird, S. (2025) 'Adolescence, Interrupted: A narrative review of the impact of Covid-19 on adolescent wellbeing. World Development 185: 106786  (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106786)