ABSTRACT Neighbourhood design can have substantial impacts on children's physical and psychological well-being. COVID-19 lockdowns produced striking and unprecedented changes in how neighbourhoods functioned for children. The aim of this research was to explore what worked well for children during Alert Levels 3 and 4 (lockdown) in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), focusing in particular on the neighbourhood environment. Children (n = 192) aged between 5 and 13 years completed an online survey that collected information on neighbourhood walking and wheeling and what they liked about their neighbourhood during lockdown in NZ. Car-less neighbourhoods were important for supporting children’s well-being. Community activities such as the NZ Bear Hunt were appreciated by children. Natural environments, being home, spending time with family, and simple activities were all liked by participants. Social connections were important but often required technology. Findings can help inform initiatives to support child well-being in the face of potential future lockdowns or new pandemics. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Children’s perceptions of their neighbourhoods during COVID-19 lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand

What are the psychological impacts of children's screen use? A critical review and meta-analysis of the literature underlying the World Health Organization guidelines

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2022.100431

Self-perceived substance and behavioral addictions among Jewish Israeli adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Beth Carmona

Papers

Children, COVID-19 and the media: A Study on the Challenges Children are Facing in the 2020 Coronavirus Crisis