Ventura Elizabeth R
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
J Res Adolesc. 2025 Mar;35(1):e13051. doi: 10.1111/jora.13051.
This commentary provides a reflection on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents in the context of family dynamics, school environments, peer relationships, and civic engagement. Drawing from four systematic literature reviews, the commentary highlights key findings, such as the long-term effects of COVID-19 on adolescent development, mental health, and academic well-being. The need for future research is emphasized to assess how these cohort effects will evolve over time. Cultural context and socioeconomic disparities emerge as crucial considerations, with the pandemic exacerbating existing inequalities, especially in access to education and digital resources. This commentary also underscores the importance of adopting a socio-ecological perspective to understand the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 on adolescents globally. In conclusion, it calls for targeted policies to support adolescents' mental health and academic recovery post-pandemic, particularly in underserved communities. Governments, educators, and civic organizations are encouraged to create inclusive policies that address these disparities while fostering resilience and well-being among young people. These reviews may also inform translational research that could aid in the development of evidence-based interventions and policies aimed at helping adolescents thrive in a post-pandemic world.
本评论文章探讨了新冠疫情在家庭动态、学校环境、同伴关系和公民参与等背景下对青少年的影响。该评论文章借鉴了四项系统文献综述，强调了关键发现，如新冠疫情对青少年发展、心理健康和学业福祉的长期影响。文章强调了未来研究的必要性，以评估这些队列效应将如何随时间演变。文化背景和社会经济差距成为关键考虑因素，疫情加剧了现有的不平等现象，尤其是在获得教育和数字资源方面。本评论文章还强调了采用社会生态视角来理解新冠疫情对全球青少年多方面影响的重要性。总之，文章呼吁制定有针对性的政策，以支持疫情后青少年的心理健康和学业恢复，特别是在服务不足的社区。鼓励政府、教育工作者和公民组织制定包容性政策，以解决这些差距，同时增强年轻人的恢复力和福祉。这些综述也可能为转化研究提供信息，有助于制定基于证据的干预措施和政策，旨在帮助青少年在疫情后的世界中茁壮成长。
