![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thematic analysis of diaries and interviews yielded three central themes: (1) impacts upon mental health and emotional wellbeing (2) disruptions and changes to education and school life and (3) frustration, burden and responsibility. At the end of this study, participants took part in a follow-up interview (conducted by telephone or Zoom), asking them to reflect on their diary entries. Diary extracts were curated using Instagram Direct Messaging (DM), email and text messaging. Flexible, qualitative diaries were collected with 31 young people aged 13–17 for six weeks between July and October 2020. The aim of this study was to examine young people in North East England’s experiences of COVID-19 and associated control measures. Whilst an evolving body of literature focuses on the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, less attention has been paid to the collection of qualitative, exploratory data. Children and young people risk being ‘disproportionately harmed’ by the COVID-19 pandemic. ![]()
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