COVID-19 and employment changes in Wales – Insights for policy, young people, employment and health

• All Wales/National

Public Health Wales commissioned Beaufort Research to explore views on employment challenges faced by young people (with and without dependent children) related to the pandemic; and what could be done to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 related employment changes on young people. Qualitative research was carried out with 18-24 year olds in a range of different circumstances (six focus groups), third sector organisations that supported young people (one online workshop), and a range of policy decision-makers and influencers in this area (17 individual interviews). Fieldwork took place 20 January to 16 March 2021.

Unlike quantitative surveys, qualitative investigation is not, by its nature, designed to be statistically representative. It is intended to be illustrative and to allow for in-depth exploration of the diversity around the topics of interest.