Adolescence, Interrupted: A narrative review of the impact of Covid-19 on adolescent wellbeing
publication
Adolescence, Interrupted: A narrative review of the impact of Covid-19 on adolescent wellbeing
16.02.2025 | Cross-Country
Country
Cross-Country
Capability domains
Psychosocial well-being
Year of publication
2025
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)