• Finding Light in Lockdown: How One in Three Young People Found Happiness During the Pandemic

  • Apr 26 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
  • Podcast

Finding Light in Lockdown: How One in Three Young People Found Happiness During the Pandemic

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  • This article discusses a study from the University of Cambridge which found that one in three young people reported an improvement in their mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Key factors contributing to this positive change include reduced feelings of loneliness, less bullying, increased sleep, and more exercise. The study utilized the OxWell Student Survey, involving over 17,000 students in England, to gather data on the impact of the pandemic on youth. The findings suggest that while lockdown was challenging for many, it also provided some with beneficial changes in their daily lives and social interactions.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00787-021-01934-z

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