“Now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted, life has not necessarily gone back to how it was pre-pandemic. And when we assessed how children have fared in terms of wellbeing across this period, the news was not good,” Dumuid said.
Life satisfaction, optimism, happiness, perseverance, worry, sadness, emotional regulation and cognitive engagement were considered as measures of wellbeing.
Exercise and healthy eating were generally associated with higher wellbeing.
Researchers used the findings to call for urgent and equitable support for the wellbeing of all young Australians.
“Everyone has a responsibility to look out for the next generation. We all play a role in the overall wellbeing of our kids,” Dumuid said.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 