Fears are mounting over the prospect of a "lost generation" in Asia as economies are still reeling from the fallout of the pandemic. This lost generation may be scarred economically, socially and psychologically by the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus crisis. “The longer the current crisis lasts, the harder it is for the youth to recover from its negative impact. With no effective interventions, they could very well become a lost generation” warns CFPR’s Founding Director Professor Jean Yeung (NUS Sociology) in The Straits Times. She also explains that without a smooth transition into the job market, it can be difficult for youngsters and young adults to embark on other significant adulthood events, such as marriage, parenthood, or setting up their own households.

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