Abstract
Abstrac: The present study aimed at identifying the psychological problems resulted from the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, it explored the frequency, and gender differences in those problems. The paper also investigated the correlation relationship between COVID-19 associated psychological problems and e-learning and e-assessment stress. To achieve the objectives of the study, a COVID-19 psychological problems scale (CPPS) and an E-learning and E-assessment stress questionnaire were developed and validated. Data were collected through Google form from 125 students enrolled in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University. Results indicated that COVID-19 associated psychological problems (Emotional problems, behavioral and health problems, fear of infection, social isolation, and lack of motivation) occupied a moderate rank. A significant positive correlation relationship was detected between COVID-19 associated psychological problems and e-learning stress r= 0.492, P > 0.01 and e-assessment stress r= 0.331, P > 0.01. No significant differences were found between both genders in COVID-19 associated psychological problems, e-learning stress, and e-assessment stress.
Translated title of the contribution | Psychological Problems resulted from COVID-19 and its relation to E-Learning and E-Assessment Stress in a sample of College of Education Students, Sultan Qaboos University |
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Original language | Arabic |
Pages (from-to) | 256 - 276 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies (JEPS) |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- COVID-19 associated psychological problems, e-learning stress, e-assessment stress, College of Education students, Sultan Qaboos University