Reports and Policy Notes Here are the key findings and results from the surveys conducted as part of the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child. This study provides valuable insights into the lives of Filipino children as they grow from adolescence into adulthood, highlighting the changes, challenges, and opportunities they encounter.
Reports from the study
Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the SDG Youth Agenda
This report evaluates the progress of the Philippines in achieving youth-relevant targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through LCSFC. The LCSFC tracks a nationally representative cohort of Filipino children from age 10 in 2016 to age 24 in 2030, assessing the impact of the SDGs on their transition from childhood to young adulthood.
Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child: Waves 4A, 5 and 5A Final Report
The study’s data from Waves 4A and 5, covering early to later stages of the pandemic, provided insights into the cohort’s experiences during intense lockdowns and the transition to the “new normal.” Key findings included increased difficulty in meeting expenses, decreased food security, and challenges with remote learning. Some indicators showed improvement in the latter phase of the pandemic, suggesting adaptation and positive responses to government programs.
Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child: Wave 4 Final Report
The fourth survey round of the LCSFC took place during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Key findings include increased reports of sickness, disability, work, alcohol consumption, and chatting with strangers, alongside higher internet and cellphone use. While physical violence by friends and adults has decreased, violence by parents and hunger remain persistent issues.