Generation Isolation: OnSide's annual study into young people's lives outside school
- Date Published
- Oct 2023
- Publisher(s)
- OnSide
- Document Type
- Report
- Themes
- COVID-19 Recovery, Economic Impact, Education*, Health & Wellbeing*, Infrastructure & Travel*, Physical Activity, Physical Inactivity, Social & Community*
- Sub Themes
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Travel, Deprivation
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Children & Young People
- Sport / Activity
- Climbing, Football, Dance, Gym/Health Club, Walking, Mental Health
A 2022 study revealed that the post-COVID generation of young people spent a considerable amount of time at home, limiting their real-life interactions. In 2023, data showed an even higher number of young people spending most of their time on screens at home. The cost of living affected their lives outside of school, causing 1.3 million of them to miss out on character-building activities. This crisis also took a toll on their mental wellbeing, resulting in high anxiety levels and concerns about their family's financial situation. The study emphasised the importance of valuing young people's time outside of education as much as their time in school. To address these challenges, the study suggests implementing youth centres and employing youth workers as key solutions.
