Youth Economic Activity and Health Survey, 2021-2022

The Youth Economic Activity and Health (YEAH) Survey, 2021-2022 was a major data collection effort to track the well-being, learning, and expectations of 16-25-year-olds in the second phase of the COVID-19 pandemic after effective vaccines had started to roll out. In all, it collected 8,000 data points between February 2021 to November 2022 using web interviews in quota samples recruited from proprietary access panels managed by Ipsos MORI and partners. The survey’s main objectives were to deliver intelligence on: 1. Successful transitions 2. Future planning, optimism and expectations 3. Learning progression in education and the world of work 4. Career development activities, career support and career progress 5. Health, subjective well-being, and support networks The project and data collection were led by Dr Golo Henseke as the Principal investigator. He is the primary contact. Professor Francis Green and Professor Ingrid Schoon guided and co-designed the survey at all stages of development. The project team was affiliated with IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. The survey was carried out by Ipsos MORI UK. Funding for this research was provided by the Economic and Social Research Council, Grant No. ES/V01577X/1.