A Psychological Exploration Towards Indian Education Fraternity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

  • Aruna Dhamija1Department-Legal Studies and Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
  • Shilpa Tandon2Department of Management, Army Institute Of Management & Technology (AIMT), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
  • Sachit Paliwal3Department-Distance and Online Education, Amity University Online, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
  • Parul Agrawal4Department of Management, Bharati Vidyapeet Institute of Management and Research (BVIMR), New Delhi, INDIA

Volume 59 Issue 1s Pages s347-s354

DOI: 10.5530/ijper.20255436

Abstract

Aim/Background: The purpose of the current study is to understand the COVID-19 pandemic as the greatest psychological challenge that humankind has ever faced. COVID-19 started in China in December 2019 and has conquered the whole world today. Everyone is responding to this pandemic in their own unique way and psychologically facing a global threat in the process. This paper seeks to examine how COVID-19 has psychologically affected the education sector. The purpose of the study is to analyze the prevailing situation and to study the impact of COVID-19. Materials and Methods: ANOVA is used as a tool to analyze the impact of school closures on different levels of students in India and to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the education sector in India. Results: The major findings are that due to COVID-19 the number of students affected at different levels (pre-primary students, primary students, lower secondary students and upper secondary students) whereas whether students are male or female COVID-19 have an impact on different levels of students. The experience gained during this tough period will sow seeds for both health awareness and an understanding of the importance of remaining healthy to tackle any such future impediments. Conclusion: The paper sheds light on the psychological challenges in the Indian education sector and the various steps adopted by the Indian government to ensure the nation to survive and overcome the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Education
  • Pandemic
  • Psychology
  • ANOVA
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