Adolescent well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic: Are girls struggling more than boys?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differential effects of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated public restrictions on adolescent girls and boys are emerging but have not been elucidated. This study examined gender differences across broad indicators of adolescent well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, and explored potential explanations for these differences.

Methods

In total, 523 youth (56.5% girls) born in Iceland in 2004 completed measures on mental health problems (depressive symptoms, anger and suicide attempts) and measures designed for this study to assess broad indicators of adolescent well-being (e.g., day-to-day life, academic performance, family and peer relationships, and mental and physical health) and behavioral changes during the COVID-19 pandem

SUBMITTER: Halldorsdottir T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420409 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature