November 30, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A Multi-site, longitudinal investigation of emerging adult mental health across multiple stages of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Longitudinal investigation finds COVID-19 impacted well-being and anxiety in emerging adults, suggesting new mitigation strategies are needed.

Mental health impacts varied across pandemic stages, indicating a dynamic response to stressors.
Overall life satisfaction decreased later in the pandemic for those negatively affected.
Longitudinal investigation highlighted the importance of understanding socioeconomic status and gender in mental health.
Resilience was common, but specific demographic factors influenced mental health outcomes.

Young et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Longitudinal investigation finds COVID-19 impacted well-being and anxiety in emerging adults, suggesting new mitigation strategies are needed.