Less exercise, more time spent in front of screens, higher psychological stress, and reduced physical fitness: These alarming results were obtained by various studies focusing on children and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, a consortium coordinated by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has launched the COMO study to find out whether these negative effects continue to exist. The study focuses on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in Germany. The underlying data will be collected digitally exclusively. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds the project with about EUR 1.8 million.
The study is carried out by KIT in cooperation with the University Hospital of Hamburg-Eppendorf, Karlsruhe University of Education, the University of Konstanz, and the University of Bochum.
“Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, many children and adolescents in Germany practiced less sports than recommended by the World Health Organization. During and after the second lockdown, physical activity decreased further and the use of screen media during leisure time increased,” says Professor Alexander Woll from KIT Institute of Sports and Sports Science (IfSS), who coordinates the COMO study.
The COMO study, centering on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in Germany, brings valuable insights into the well-being of the younger generation. Examining various aspects, including lifestyle and mental health factors, the study aims to enhance our understanding of the challenges faced by young individuals.
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