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Bashatah L, Aseri S, Al-Rawi MBA. Assessment of the Mental, Social, and Educational Impact of the COVID-19 Quarantine and Predictors: A Survey-Based- Study from Saudi Parents. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2024; 17:317-328. [PMID: 38333628 PMCID: PMC10849916 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s448194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Background Quarantine has had a powerful effect on parents and children in Saudi Arabia in different aspects, namely, educational, mental, and social. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the mental, social, and educational impact of the COVID-19 Quarantine and its predictors among Saudi parents. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out over 6 months in 2020 using structured questionnaires with 42 items, detailing pre-quarantine assistance with childcare, followed by mental, educational, and social challenges answered using a 5-point Likert scale and the factors affecting their children's learning at home during the COVID-19 quarantine. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Results A response rate of 79.5% (n=831) was obtained. Mental challenges were experienced the most, and 68.1% of the parents worried about their children being infected with COVID-19. This was followed by the educational challenges related to their children's online learning, with 61.2% of the parents attributing it to their children's low motivation towards online learning. The mean score for the education domain was 31.14(±7.02). Similarly, the mean score for the mental impact and social impact was 33.13(±7.82) and 12.81(±2.98). The results of the multiple linear regression analysis revealed participants' gender was found significantly associated with the mean score of the educational domain (p = 0.010). Conclusion Social challenges were experienced the least, and parents confirmed that quarantine had helped them strengthen their family relations. Most participants agreed that they had fun spending time with both their partners and children. It is recommended to implement online remote activities and services that assist students and professionals in addressing pandemic concerns, such as virtual group exercise, virtual movie nights, and virtual office hours.
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- Lina Bashatah
- Early Childhood Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Early Childhood Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Li X, Zhu W. System quality, information quality, satisfaction and acceptance of online learning platform among college students in the context of online learning and blended learning. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1054691. [PMID: 36591022 PMCID: PMC9800861 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1054691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The paper was based on the User Satisfaction and Technology Acceptance Integration Theory (USATA). The authors analyzed the factors that affect college students' acceptance and satisfaction of online learning platform, as well as the differences in the relationship between various factors in blended learning scenario and online learning scenario. The results showed that the quality of online learning platform and information quality affect user satisfaction, and satisfaction affects usefulness and ease of use, and then affect attitude and intention. The comparison between the two groups showed that there were significant differences in the impact of information quality on information satisfaction and the impact of perceived usefulness on usage intention. In the online learning scenario, the endogenous latent variables of the model had higher explanatory power, which indicates that learners are more dependent on the quality and relevant characteristics of the learning platform in the online learning scenario.
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The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction among Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2022; 12:666-676. [PMID: 35877450 PMCID: PMC9323296 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe12070050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study examines the indirect effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between emotional intelligence and life satisfaction among teachers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. A sample of 322 teachers aged 23–71 (M = 45.37, SD = 8.99) participated in a cross-sectional online survey. The online survey (Google form) contained some demographic information and standardized psychological questionnaires: the Multivariate Emotional Intelligence Scale (MEIS) for measuring emotional intelligence, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ)—a short form for job satisfaction assessment, and the Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS). Emotional intelligence is a significant positive predictor of job satisfaction and life satisfaction, and job satisfaction is a strong positive predictor of life satisfaction. Job satisfaction partly mediates the relationship between emotional intelligence and life satisfaction. To maintain the well-being of teachers during a pandemic, schools should implement training to improve emotional intelligence and increase job satisfaction by supporting distance e-learning among teachers.
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Impact of the Pandemic on the Teaching and Research Staff at a Technological University in Spain: Deepening the Gender Gap. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116417. [PMID: 35682002 PMCID: PMC9180769 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The alteration of the educational model caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected all university faculty equally. This work explores the academic, digital and gender inequalities caused by the pandemic on the teaching and research staff of a technological university for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines in Spain, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC). The study considers an anonymous survey with a non-probabilistic voluntary sample (n = 355). The results of the survey reveal that, over these months, the teaching and research staff of the university, regardless of gender, has significantly increased its academic activity due especially to the number of hours devoted to virtual teaching compared to its teaching dedication in a situation of normalcy. This study shows that the lockdown has strongly affected women who are more vulnerable to crisis. In particular, the negative impact on research has been higher in female faculty staff from the UPC, who already face disparities regarding promotion and, during lockdown, stated more difficulties with household work reconciliation. From the results of this study, it is possible to conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the gender gap in the academic field.
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Rahayuwati L, Pramukti I, Susanti RD. The Effectiveness of Tele-education for Health Field University Students as a Learning Method during a COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.7350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting many aspects including education globally as many countries closed the school temporally. This study aimed to summarize the effectiveness of the-education application among health-fields university students
Methods
PubMed and EBSCO databases for studies published up to August 2020 were searched. Studies reporting the academic performance or skills performance or students satisfaction were included. Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) appraisal tool.
Result
Published between 2002 and 2020, 22 studies were conducted in developed countries, and 2 studies in developing countries. The tele-education method included e-learning, virtual, and digital learning. When comparing to the control group, of fifteen studies intervention studies measuring academic performance, seven studies showed a higher mean score among the intervention group. For skills performance, there were no studies showing higher skill performance. For studies measuring student satisfaction, one-third showing higher students’ satisfaction among the intervention group compared to the control.
Conclusion
Our finding highlighted the positive effect of various tele-education on academic performance among the health-field university students. Applying the various tele-education in the learning process for health-field university students during the COVID-19 Pandemic is suggested.
Keywords: health field students, tele-education, pandemic, effectiveness
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Tyagi A, Prasad AK, Bhatia D. Effects of excessive use of mobile phone technology in India on human health during COVID-19 lockdown. TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY 2021; 67:101762. [PMID: 34566205 PMCID: PMC8456111 DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The global health crisis in the form of COVID-19 has forced people to shift their routine activities into a remote environment with the help of technology. The outbreak of the COVID-19 has caused several organizations to be shut down and forced them to initiate work from home employing technology. Now more than ever, it's important for people and institutions to understand the impact of excessive use of mobile phone technology and electronic gadgets on human health, cognition, and behavior. It is important to understand their perspective and how individuals are coping with this challenge in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation is an effort to answer the research question: whether dependency on technology during lockdown has more effects on human health in comparison to normal times. METHODS The study included participants from India (n = 122). A questionnaire was framed and the mode of conducting the survey chosen was online to maintain social distancing during the time of the Pandemic. The gathered data was statistically analysed employing RStudio and multiple regression techniques. RESULTS The statistical analysis confirms that lockdown scenarios have led to an increase in the usage of mobile phone technology which has been confirmed by around 90% of participants. Moreover, 95% of the participants perceive an increased risk of developing certain health problems due to excessive usage of mobile phones and technology. It has been evaluated that participants under the age group 15-30 years are highly affected (45.9%) during lockdown due to excessive dependence on technology. And, amongst different professions, participants involved in online teaching-learning are the most affected (42.6%). CONCLUSION The findings indicate that dependency on technology during lockdown has more health effects as compared to normal times. So, it is suggested that as more waves of pandemics are being predicted, strategies should be planned to decrease the psychological and physiological effects of the overuse of technology during lockdown due to pandemics. As the lockdown situation unfolds, people and organization functioning styles should be rolled back to the limited dependency on technology.
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- Aruna Tyagi
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, 201009, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Royal School of Engineering and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 793022, Meghalaya, India
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Razzaq OA, Fahad M, Khan NA. Different variants of pandemic and prevention strategies: A prioritizing framework in fuzzy environment. RESULTS IN PHYSICS 2021; 28:104564. [PMID: 34307006 PMCID: PMC8286550 DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2021.104564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this trying time for the world battling different variants of the COVID'19 pandemic, different intervention strategies are being taken by government, to limit the spread of infection. Closing educational institutes, stay at home orders, campaigns for emphasis on vaccination, usage of medical mask and frequently sanitizing hands, etc. are the endeavors made by the authorities to decrease the number of cases in the country. In this regard, the contribution aims to help the decision-makers to identify a potential prevention strategy, based on public acceptance and intervention effectiveness. To achieve this objective, feasible judgments of professionals from three different sectors are brought together through meetings. Opinions, based on ten criteria, are recorded in linguistic form for prioritizing six alternatives. The linguistic terms are then evaluated and manipulated by entailing triangular fuzzy numbers and a group multi-criteria decision making (GMCDM) approach. After using the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (F-AHP) for the complex decisions, the fuzzy VIšekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje method (F-VIKOR) is utilized to attain the closest ideal stratagem. Consequently, through the ranking orders of defuzzified scores, intuitive preference of compromise solutions is suggested. The tactic gaining more priority with respect to the group utility to the majority and F-VIKOR index is complete lockdown for the short term. Furthermore, a comparison analysis is also added in the discussion to verify the attained prioritized outcomes. This comparative study is carried out through the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), which evidently produces the same preference of alternatives. In addition, this strategy can be apparently discovered to be an effective strategy adopted by different countries in successfully decreasing the number of cases.
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- Oyoon Abdul Razzaq
- Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Bahria Humanities and Social Sciences School, Bahria University, Karachi 75260, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Mohammed Sami Hamad S, Iqbal S, Mohammed Alothri A, Abdullah Ali Alghamadi M, Khalid Kamal Ali Elhelow M. "To teach is to learn twice" Added value of peer learning among medical students during COVID-19 Pandemic. MEDEDPUBLISH 2021; 9:127. [PMID: 38073819 PMCID: PMC10702662 DOI: 10.15694/mep.2020.000127.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. In medical education, peer learning has a significant impact on deeper learning and considered an effective method of collaborative and deeper learning. This article highlights the adjustment of the final year medical students to the peer learning style during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the additional benefits of peer learning style and recommend key points that can help medical students to combat the current stressful situation. Adaptation to peer learning strategy may help to overcome this stressful situation and motivate each other to focus on studies. This approach can assist medical students to stay in touch with each other, collaborate, communicate, and boost each other morally. The peer learning style provides an opportunity for students to share thoughts and emotional reactions freely and friendly. This way can help to reduce stress and develop resilience. Students get rapid adaptation to technology-enhanced learning smoothly and effectively by helping each other to learn new skills. The feeling of staying connected with peers during the online sessions significantly augmented the ability to combat the crisis and augment social interactions.
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- Alfarabi College of Medicine Riyadh
- Alfarabi College of Medicine Riyadh
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Kumari P, Gupta P, Piyoosh AK, Tyagi B, Kumar P. COVID 19 : Impact on mental health of graduating and post graduating students. JOURNAL OF STATISTICS & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/09720510.2020.1833449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Pratibha Kumari
- KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Balachandran AK, Alagarsamy S, Mehrolia S. Hike in student suicides - Consequence of online classes? Asian J Psychiatr 2020; 54:102438. [PMID: 33271718 PMCID: PMC7546654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India.
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Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the global population to a high risk of infection that constitutes a major stress factor, especially for vulnerable groups such as dental students.
Objective:
To assess levels of COVID-19 related stress and anxiety, changes in hygienic and social habits, as well as subjective worries regarding the dental profession among dental students.
Methods:
A self-structured questionnaire was sent to students at the College of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University. It included demographic data, questions about the level of change in personal hygiene and social habits, students’ perception about the sufficiency of information received during the outbreak and its source, subjective worries regarding the dental profession, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. Two hundred fifty-eight responses were received.
Results:
Moderate and severe anxiety were reported in 17% and 4% of students, respectively, with non-significant associations between anxiety and gender or level of study. A high percentage of students (46.5% to 62.4%) reported great change in most hygienic and social habits with a highly significant association between change in buying more sanitizers and anxiety levels. Forty-six percent agreed that their job performance was not at its best, and 31% reported a possible intention to change profession, with the latter reported more by male students (63.8%).
Conclusion:
A considerable percentage of dental students in our college are anxious and changed their hygienic and social habits due to COVID-19. This anxiety reflects worries about the dental profession in one-third of participants that necessitate counselling services and psychological support.
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Lathabhavan R, Griffiths M. First case of student suicide in India due to the COVID-19 education crisis: A brief report and preventive measures. Asian J Psychiatr 2020; 53:102202. [PMID: 32574939 PMCID: PMC7297156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Remya Lathabhavan
- Department of Technology Management, VIT University, Vellore, India.
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- Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ| Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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