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Students and COVID-19: A Phenomenological Study of Undergraduate Students in Pakistan
Abstract
The current study aimed at investigating the student reaction towards COVID-19. The pandemic affected all areas of human functioning; in the particular education system has undergone a significant transformation. Students experienced significant emotional turmoil during educational transformation. Therefore it is important to investigate student’s reaction during COVID-19. Using a convenient sampling technique, 120 undergraduate students of Gujranwala Universities have been recruited. The students were interviewed using a self-indigenous interview guide. Multiple themes have been generated through a phenomenological approach. The findings of the study provided an interesting but alarming picture of students responses. The reactions of students have been summarized into diverse themes such as negative outlook towards life, mental health problems, and unproductive activities during quarantine and apprehensions towards education. The findings should be addressed in terms of counseling for mental health issues, and devising an online education policy to meet students need and carter their fears.
Authors
Dr. Umi Lela
Head of Department, Humanities and Social Sciences, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Sana Rehman
Lecturer, Humanities and Social Sciences, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Latif
Assistant Professor/In-charge, Department of Education, GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
