Relationship between learning habits and socioeconomic status : a COVID-19 pandemic study

Abstract

Academic performance of students mostly relies on their existing knowledge, academicians and their teaching approaches, socioeconomic status, and their own efforts [3].Students coming from different socioeconomic statuses may have different levels of motivation and factors that contribute to their learning habits [4]. Their learning habits might need some adjustments to comply with the online learning approach as well as being at home during the pandemic. In some situations, students become less active (physically) as they have to spend more screen time thus interrupting their sleep patterns which can result in loss of cardiorespiratory fitness [5]. To ensure the students' performance do not deteriorate, an early intervention is required by determine the factors involved. Early intervention is crucial to avoid unforeseen circumstances such as failing of subjects, low graduate percentage and also a rise in the depression statistics among students.

A review and meta-analysis of machine intelligence approaches for mental health issues and depression detection

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Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress are common nowadays. The prevalence of mental health issues has increased considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as it caused psychological distress [1][2][3][4]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a common mental disorder [5].

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