Remote learning and students' mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-method enquiry

Prospects (Paris). 2022;51(4):589-599. doi: 10.1007/s11125-020-09530-w. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

Abstract

The disruption caused by Covid-19 in the educational sector may last longer than originally predicted. To better understand the current situation, this article analyses the mental health status of university students during the pandemic and investigates the learning conditions needed to support students. The sample included 557 undergraduate students who took part in an online survey. Overall, the students reported coping well during lockdown but indicated that lecturers were challenged by distance teaching, which created some stress for the students.

Keywords: Covid-19; Mental health; Remote learning; Stress; Switzerland.