Description
This webinar presented a research study that examined changes in adolescent well-being across the WHO European Region following the Covid-19 pandemic. Adolescent well-being was assessed using the UN H6+ framework, which includes: 1) Good health and optimal nutrition, 2) Connectedness, positive values, and societal contribution, 3) Safety and a supportive environment, 4) Learning, competence, education, skills, and employability, and 5) Agency and resilience. Secondary analysis of data from two large datasets concerning adolescents, the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Survey and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), revealed a decline in well-being across European countries from 2018 (pre-pandemic) to 2022 (post-pandemic). Additionally, the study highlighted a significant widening of educational inequalities in the aftermath of the pandemic.Key Issues for Debate:
How can we prevent existing inequalities in educational attainment from widening?
How can we improve our data collection strategies about school closure impact for future health crises?
What would an intersectoral strategy on adolescent well-being look like, to minimize the impact of future emergency measures?
| Period | 22 Oct 2025 |
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| Held at | Royal Society for Public Health, United Kingdom |
| Degree of Recognition | International |