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The factors affecting learning abilities of university students during COVID pandemic situation

Nadia Saeed (College of Statistical Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Moustafa Omar Ahmed Abu-Shawiesh (Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University (HU) P. O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan)

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

ISSN: 2050-7003

Article publication date: 19 July 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the study would typically involve investigating how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the learning abilities of university students. The study could encompass various factors that may influence students' ability to learn, such as their academic performance, motivation, engagement, mental health, access to resources and learning environment.

Design/methodology/approach

1. A cross-sectional design, collecting data at a specific point in time to capture the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' learning abilities. 2. A structured questionnaire will be developed based on relevant literature and research objectives. 3. The questionnaire could be administered to the targeted sample of university students through online surveys, email or other appropriate methods. 4. Descriptive statistics could be used to summarize the demographic characteristics and other relevant variables of the sample. Factor analysis could be performed to identify underlying factors. The Mann–Whitney test, a non-parametric test, could be used to compare the differences between groups.

Findings

The results of the data analysis would be interpreted and discussed in the context of the research objectives and relevant literature. The findings could provide insights into the factors that significantly affect learning abilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight any differences among groups. Limitations of the study, such as sample size or potential biases, would also be discussed.

Originality/value

The study would provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students' learning abilities, highlight the existing literature in the field and establish the need for further research to investigate the factors influencing students' learning abilities during the pandemic. The study can provide a solid framework for similar studies.

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Acknowledgements

The authors thank the participants at the selected university for their valuable contribution. The authors are grateful to the editor in chief and the anonymous two reviewers for their insights and suggestions, which have substantially strengthened this paper.

Funding: This Project is funded by “University of the Punjab”.

Data availability: The data are given in the paper in the form of a detailed descriptive summary.

Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Citation

Saeed, N. and Abu-Shawiesh, M.O.A. (2023), "The factors affecting learning abilities of university students during COVID pandemic situation", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-04-2023-0160

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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