Comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-Campus learning among university students
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is a comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-campus learning among university students. The study was performed to investigate the comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-campus learning among university students.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is a quantitative, comparative study. Data were collected through convenient sampling technique from different university students. The sample size of the study was (n = 200) and the sample was taken from universities. Three scales, students’ readiness learning scale, DASS-21 Scale and on-campus learning scale, were used for data collection and the data were analyzed statistically. The analysis was carried out by the statistical tests correlation test, t-test and linear regression.
Findings
It was revealed through this study that on-campus learning is more preferred by the students than online learning. The findings were that online learning has more psychological distress among students than on-campus learning. Additionally, it was found that as compared to males, females have more tendency toward depression, anxiety and stress. Findings also revealed that married students have a larger tendency toward depression, anxiety and stress as compared to unmarried students. No socioeconomic significance difference was found. Moreover, it was revealed that working students prefer online learning to on-campus learning.
Practical implications
Learning has a significant impact on students’ future settlement, independence and well-being. The findings of this research study can contribute to understanding the educational system and determining which learning system is better for students and for the students’ mental well-being.
Originality/value
Learning has a significant impact on students’ future settlement, independence and well-being. This paper contributes by offering practical insights for educators and policymakers.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful for being given this opportunity to them by SZABIST University, Islamabad Pakistan enabling them to be able to publish this paper, moreover special gratitude is extended to Sir, Dr Abdur Rashid for his untiring support and assistance during its completion.
Citation
Batool, H. and Rashid, A. (2024), "Comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-Campus learning among university students", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-11-2023-0127
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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