Have girls been left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic? Gender differences in pandemic effects on children’s mental wellbeing

• Publication Type: Journal Article
• Publication date: 15 May 2022
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2022.110458
• ISSN: 1651765

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Summary

Using data from the UK, we show that girls have been affected more than boys by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of their mental wellbeing. These gender differences are more pronounced in lower-income families. Our results are consistent with previous findings of larger pandemic effects on mental health of women.

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Volume: 214:110458

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