Comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-Campus learning among university students
| Date | 09 January 2024 |
| Pages | 1029-1039 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-11-2023-0127 |
| Published date | 09 January 2024 |
| Subject Matter | Health & social care,Mental health,Social inclusion |
| Author | Hajira Batool,Abdur Rashid |
Comparative analysis of psychological
distress between online and on-Campus
learning among university students
Hajira Batool and Abdur Rashid
Abstract
Purpose –The purpose of this study is a comparative analysis of psychological distress betw een online and
on-campus learning among university students. The study was performed to inve stigate the comparative
analysis of psychological distress between online and on-campus learning among uni versity 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
(n¼200) 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 throughthis 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 foundthat as compared to males, females have
more tendencytoward depression, anxiety and stress.Findings also revealed that married studentshave
a larger tendency toward depression, anxiety and stress as compared to unmarried students. No
socioeconomicsignificance difference wasfound. Moreover, it was revealed that workingstudents prefer
onlinelearning 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 insightsfor educators and policymakers.
Keywords Online learning, Psychological distress, On-campus learning
Paper type Research paper
1. Introduction
COVID-19 globally affected the world in 2020, lockdown was imposed everywhere,
educational institutions started online learning and students faced many challenges
like difficulties in learning and understanding conceptual framework. In less developed
countries like Pakistan, the deficiency of online educational services and training
created academic and emotional challenges for stakeholders (Mukhtar et al.,2020).
Devoid of internet facility, lack of motivation, distant learning problems and many other
technological issues have mostly led the students to psychological implications such as
psychological distress.
Psychological distress means facinganxiety, depression and stress owing to environmental
and other factors (Viertio
¨et al., 2021). Lack of direct and accurate contact with teachers
in online distance learning can lead to student’s high rates of stress and anxiety and low
motivation (Cheng et al., 2020).
Hajira Batool and Abdur
Rashid are both based at
the Department of Social
Sciences, SZABIST,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
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.
DOI 10.1108/MHSI-11-2023-0127 VOL. 28 NO. 6 2024, pp. 1029-1039, ©Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 2042-8308 jMENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION jPAGE 1029
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