Consequences of COVID-19 Lockdown on Lebanese Adolescents' Experience of eLearning: A Call to Action

ABSTRACT

In general, adolescents are vulnerable to lifestyle changes, with implications on their physical and mental health. During COVID-19 lockdown, mental disorders emerged among the Lebanese youth, with prevalence of psychiatric symptoms related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety. The case of the adolescent population in Lebanon was alarming. Suicidal intentions appeared among Lebanese adolescents from 9th to 12th grades. Our study identifies depressive tendencies, stress and anxiety indicators in the respondents remarks. Our adolescent informants have volunteered a few suggestions for coping strategies. Following knowledge to action theory we provide some insight into call to action. Based on the findings from a qualitative review, we organize some insights to promote the development of the adolescent condition in a challenging eLearning environment. Finally, based on the comments from our students, we suggest that eLearning needs to be personalized, on demand, and gamified to keep our adolescent learners engaged. Copyright © 2022 by SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications, Lda. All rights reserved.