Psychological Strain of COVID19 and its Effect on Students Learning during Lockdown in Pakistan

ABSTRACT

People are struggling with a new corona virus emerged from China. This 21st century would be known by COVID19 in future. All the social activities and gathering have been banned due to this virus19. It destroyed the world badly. There are different sectors which have been collapsed and mainly are for example economy, finance, heath, and education sector. A group of people has died due to corona virus in the world. This study was conducted to examine the psychological strain of COVID19 and its effect on students learning during lockdown. It was quantitative and descriptive study. The survey method was used to identify psychological strain of covid19 and its effect on students learning. The population was included university students. Therefore, one hundred and eighty students were selected conveniently as sample of the study. A questionnaire was developed on 5 point likert scale to conduct study. It is concluded that a group of students said they felt pandemic infection in mind and due to this they felt depression. Social movement and gatherings were not possible due to corona virus. They felt anxiety and uncertainty. Results showed that psychological strain of covid19 significantly correlated with students learning. The structural equation modeling showed that the psychological strain of covid19 was correlated and affected students learning in uncertain situation. Therefore, students should spend quarantine time in remembrance of Allah Almighty and His beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to overcome the stress. The students need to think positive in pandemic situation and concentrate on learning.