The CLoCk study: A retrospective exploration of loneliness in children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic, in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic children and young people (CYP) were socially restricted during a stage of life crucial to development, potentially putting an already vulnerable population at higher risk of loneliness, social isolation, and poorer wellbeing. The objectives of this study are to conduct an exploratory analysis into loneliness before and during the pandemic, and determine which self-reported factors are associated with loneliness.

Methods and findings

Participants from The Children with Long COVID (CLoCk) national study were invited to take part via an online survey, with a total of 31,017 participants taking part, 31,016 of which reported on their experience of loneliness. Participants retrospectively answered questions on demographics, lifestyle, phys

SUBMITTER: McOwat K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662715 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature