Abstract
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 is inducing
devastating effects on the physical and psychological
health of the masses. This study was designed to identify the
psychological effects of COVID-19 on university students in Lahore,
Pakistan. A sample consisted of 125 students was selected conveniently
form all public and private sector universities of district Lahore. A
questionnaire comprising 34 statements related to psychological effects
(including sleeping routine, eating habits, fear and anxiety, social
interaction and mental wellbeing etc.) of COVID-19 on university
students was used. The data collected through "google form" was
analyzed through SPSS version 22. The results indicated that the COVID-
19 pandemic highly affects the social interaction of the students and
inflict stress and anxiety among them. On the basis of the findings, it is
recommended to keep university students engaged with healthy
interactive activities and arrange some counselling sessions to minimize
psychological effects to lead them to normal life.
Authors
1-Misbah Malik: Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.2-Fasiha Altaf: PhD. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 3-Mehwish Gull: PhD. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Keywords
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Psychological Effects, University Students
DOI Number
10.31703/gpr.2020(V-I).38
Page Nos
352-360
Volume & Issue
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