How E-Learning Affects Students' Mental Health During Covid-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Study

Abstract

<p>This study aimed to determine the impact of e-learning on the Indonesian students’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The subjects in this study were 210 respondents, namely students at the junior high school, senior high school, and university levels. The instrument used was both closed and open questionnaire sheets. The data analysis technique was multiple linear regressions using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. The analysis shows that: 1) e-learning has a positive and significant effect on mental health; 2) age has a positive but is not statistically significant effect on mental health; and 3) gender has a negative but is not statistically significant effect on mental health.</p>

Analyzing the Mental Health of Students in Dealing with the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic (Covid-19)

“…Also, almost all respondents stated that the internet network was often an obstacle in the home learning system. This result was also in accordance with previous research, where the pandemic gave difficulties to students in carrying out the learning process who were forced to use e-learning (Elfaki et al, 2019;Fatimah & Mahmudah, 2020). The Covid-19 outbreak had alarming implications for the health of individuals and society.…”

“…COVID-19 might negatively affect mental health and wellbeing, such as experiencing fears of the consequences of new viral infections and triggering stigma (Ho et al, 2020;Xiang et al, 2020). Those who were isolated (quarantined) may experience boredom, loneliness, and anger (Fatimah & Mahmudah, 2020;UNICEF, 2020;Usher et al, 2020;Xiang et al, 2020).…”

“…These levels ranged from instilling social and cultural considerations in basic services to providing specific services for individuals with more severe conditions. Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can make a contribution to his or her community (Fatimah & Mahmudah, 2020;. Mental health was a key component in the development of children's health, where children needed to be healthy to learn, grow, and lead productive lives (WHO, 2020;Wu et al, 2020).…”

“…Second, giving children more time and attention because they needed them during difficult times, listening to children, communicating friendly and convincing them, giving children opportunities to play and relax. Third, Keeping children closed to their parents and family; 4) Maintaining their routine as much as possible, if needed helps them to make a new schedule in a new environment, ensuring they can play and relax safely (Fatimah & Mahmudah, 2020; M. J. . Fifth, providing children the facts about what has happened by explaining information clearly how to reduce the risk of being infected by the disease.…”

“…It is important to use simple words so that they can digest and understand information precisely and accurately (WHO, 2020). There have been many studies analyzing the mental health of students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic (Ardan et al, 2020;Fatimah & Mahmudah, 2020;Mechili et al, 2020;Megatsari et al, 2020;Son et al, 2020;Wang et al, 2020;Wu et al, 2020;Zhai & Du, 2020). Furthermore, the WHO stated that 104 out of 1000 children aged 4-15 years, experience mental emotional disturbances (WHO, 2011).…”