How have children adapted to life during Covid-19?

A leading university in the heart of a - thriving capital city Over 95 % of our undergraduates enter employment or further study shortly after graduating (HESA 2016/17) Top 5 UK University for - research quality (REF 2014) Welcoming and ambitious we are truly a global - university £ 600 m invested in our biggest Working to make a better future for Wales and the world Children's experiences of life during the Covid-19 pandemic are to be investigated by researchers. The study, by Dr Justin Spinney and Dr Matluba Khan of Cardiff University and Muntazar Monsur of Texas Tech University, aims to find out what kinds of activities children and young people have been doing during the pandemic and how they have adjusted to the huge changes brought on by the lockdown. Youngsters aged seven to 14 are being invited to complete a seven-day activity diary, as well as information on where they live and their family. The data will form part of an international study which includes four other countries - USA, Taiwan, Singapore and Bangladesh. Dr Justin Spinney, based at the University's School of Geography and Planning, said: "Life for children has altered dramatically since the Covid-19 lockdown began. Away from school and separated from friends and wider family, the types of activities children are able to engage in may be affecting their development and wellbeing. inequalities, to technology and outdoor spaces are all likely to have had an impact.