DOI: https://doi.org/10.70092/1691823.1225
Title: The well-being of Irish adolescents: Evidence from PISA 2022
Authors: Sharon Nelis, Katherine Moore and Anastasios Karakolidis
Abstract:
This report provides a wide–ranging set of findings from PISA 2022 on 15–year–old students’ well–being in Ireland. Compared to OECD peers, it highlights areas of strength for Irish students, such as social connection to family and friends, growth mindset, physical activity, sense of school safety, distress from online content and cyberbullying; comparable results in areas such as psychosomatic symptoms, experienced well–being and bullying; and also highlights the need for improvement in students’ views on their health, body image, life satisfaction, relationships with their teachers and sense of belonging at school. Gender gaps were evident as female students experience poorer well–being across a large range of indicators compared to their male peers. Ensuring that appropriate systems, services, and supports are in place for adolescent well–being should remain a key policy priority. [Report] [Infographic]
Publication date: December 15 2025
