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Youth and COVID-19: long-lasting scars ahead?
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Abstract This article focuses on the long-term effects or, as mentioned in the title, scars of the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveys conducted by youth organisations in July-August 2021 show that the predominant concerns of the youth revolve around mental health, education and employment. The article then dives int... view more
This article focuses on the long-term effects or, as mentioned in the title, scars of the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveys conducted by youth organisations in July-August 2021 show that the predominant concerns of the youth revolve around mental health, education and employment. The article then dives into the topics centred around the "disconnect" with democracy amongst the young people. Youth organisation's trust in governments has decreased since the start of the pandemic. Several reasons and explanations are brought forward, including a lack of youth representation and inadequate support for vulnerable groups. The article then concludes with an account of what seems to promote an increase in government trust by OECD survey respondents.... view less
Keywords
OECD; adolescent; young adult; psychological stress; consequences; mental health
Classification
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Free Keywords
COVID-19 pandemic; employment and education crises; trust
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 46-55
Journal
Intergenerational Justice Review, 7 (2021) 2
Issue topic
Generation Corona: The current and future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the young generation
ISSN
2190-6335
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed