Publication Date
2016
Publication Details
Parker, P. D, Jerrim, J. & Anders, J. (2016). What effect did the global financial crisis have upon youth wellbeing? Evidence from four Australian cohorts. Developmental Psychology,52(4), 640-651. United States of America: American Psychological Association Inc.. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0000092
Abstract
Recent research has suggested significant negative effects of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) on mental health and wellbeing. In this article, the authors suggest that the developmental period of late adolescence may be at particular risk of economic downturns. Harmonizing 4 longitudinal cohorts of Australian youth (N = 38,017), we estimate the impact of the GFC on 1 general and 11 domain specific measures of wellbeing at age 19 and 22. Significant differences in wellbeing in most life domains were found, suggesting that wellbeing is susceptible to economic shocks. Given that the GFC in Australia was relatively mild, the finding of clear negative effects across 2 ages is of international concern.
School/Institute
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education
Document Type
Open Access Journal Article
Access Rights
Open Access
Notes
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