Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) has received more applications and thus increased its number of financed projects by 30%. Furthermore, the institute has established an in-depth report of the pandemic, which will be used by different government entities to review the crisis.
LISER CEO Aline Muller explained: “It was important for us to inform people about the consequences of the lockdown, as it helped prepare the eventual repoening.”
During the first two infection waves and lockdowns, 60% of people complained about everyday frustrations and a lack of enthusiasm for their work. 9% of people lamented financial troubles, provoked by the pandemic.
A new study is already underway to assess children’s handling of the crisis and determine if there are long-term consequences. Philippe van Kerm, professor of sociology at the University of Luxembourg, commented: “We want to find out how children see themselves. The answers will then be compared to a similar poll that was undertaken in 2019.”
LISER is looking for 8,000 pupils to participate in the study. Invitations for eligible children were sent out last week.
