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This study examines children's experiences in Iceland during the COVID-19 pandemic through their creative expressions submitted to the Ombudsman for Children. Analysing 454 submissions, including narratives, drawings and videos from children aged 6–16, the research identified two main themes: the ‘COVID-School’ addressing educational disruptions and peer relationships, and ‘Social responsibility’ reflecting children's engagement with health measures. Using Spray's framework of embodied, social and public child dimensions, the study reveals how children navigated pandemic restrictions while demonstrating remarkable health literacy and social consciousness. The findings emphasise children's agency and the importance of including their perspectives in public health crisis responses.
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Children & Society is an interdisciplinary journal publishing high quality research and debate on all aspects of childhood and policies and services for children and young people. The journal is based in the United Kingdom, with an international range and scope. The journal informs all those who work with and for children, young people and their families by publishing innovative papers on research and practice across a broad spectrum of topics, including: theories of childhood; children"s everyday lives at home, school and in the community; children"s culture, rights and participation; children"s health and well-being; child protection, early prevention and intervention.
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