Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (ALICE) study: a qualitative exploration of early adolescents’ experiences of lockdown and reintegration

Emma Ashworth; Anna Hunt; Jennifer Chopra; Catrin Eames; David W. Putwain; Kathryn Duffy; Joanna Kirkby; Shane McLoughlin; Pooja Saini

doi:10.1177/02724316211052088

Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (ALICE) study: a qualitative exploration of early adolescents’ experiences of lockdown and reintegration

Emma Ashworth, Anna Hunt, Jennifer Chopra, Catrin Eames, David W. Putwain, Kathryn Duffy, Joanna Kirkby, Shane McLoughlin, Pooja Saini

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The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceived impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns among early adolescents in the northwest of England, as well as explore the self-care and coping strategies that helped the young people continue to thrive. Fourteen adolescents, 9 boys and 5 girls, were recruited from four secondary schools in North West England. Remote online interviews were conducted. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data and four themes were identified: (1) change: ‘life feels weird’; (2) embracing lockdown; (3) feelings of loss; and (4) stress, worry and challenge. Processes identified will be able to help inform policy and practice for supporting adolescents in the future, including the promotion of positive coping strategies and the provision of resources for young people, schools and families.

Original language	English
Journal	The Journal of Early Asolescence
Early online date	6 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211052088
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 6 Dec 2021

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adolescence
wellbeing
mental health
qualitative methods
COVID-19

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Evidence briefing for the EUniWell Policy Commission: Young People and the Covid-19 Pandemic
McLoughlin, S., Ashworth, E., Saini, P., Chopra, J., Eames, C. & Hunt, A., 16 Feb 2022, 8 p.
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Ashworth, E., Hunt, A., Chopra, J., Eames, C., Putwain, D. W., Duffy, K., Kirkby, J., McLoughlin, S., & Saini, P. (2021). Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (ALICE) study: a qualitative exploration of early adolescents’ experiences of lockdown and reintegration. The Journal of Early Asolescence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211052088

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Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (ALICE) study: a qualitative exploration of early adolescents’ experiences of lockdown and reintegration

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