How has children’s wellbeing changed? Reviewing the evidence from the Good Childhood research programme

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Report

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Publication date

February 10, 2026

Summary:

The Good Childhood Reports routinely present trends which show changes in children’s wellbeing over time, as well as thematic analyses focusing on aspects of life that are important for children and young people’s wellbeing.

The current report brings together the most recent figures on six key themes:

1) decline in children’s wellbeing;

2) low wellbeing;

3) digital lives and social media;

4) gender differences and concerns about females’ wellbeing;

5) unhappiness with appearance;

6) unhappiness with school.

These figures are supplemented by evidence from previous Good Childhood publications and learning from consultations with young people and professionals related to these themes.

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https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/wellbeing-resources/how-has-childrens-wellbeing-changed-reviewing-evidence-good-childhood-research-programme

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