Relevant terms from the Child and youth voice research findings index:
COVID-19, Disabilities, Education, Families/whānau, Housing, Identity, Income/poverty, Mental health, Trusted relationships.
Growing up In New Zealand | University of Auckland
Growing Up in New Zealand is Aotearoa's largest longitudinal study of child health and wellbeing, following the lives of around 6000 rangatahi and their families.
Now we are twelve is the latest report from Growing Up in New Zealand. It shares insights and findings from when the young people in the study are at the start of adolescence - a time of rapid social, emotional, and physical development. The report is presented in a series of nine snapshot reports, including:
- Ethnic and gender identity at 12 years old
- Material hardship
- Food insecurity
- Housing and homelessness
- School engagement
- Experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and young people’s wellbeing
- Young people’s experience of depression and anxiety symptoms
- The impact of disability on young people and their family
- Relationships with parents, peers and special adults
- Young people’s experience of puberty
Find out more about the Growing up in New Zealand study here: About Growing Up | Growing Up in New Zealand.