Learning amid crisis

The impact of the ongoing conflict on the academic and personal lives of university students in Lebanon

Bibliographic Data

ID22167129
AuthorsSamer A Kharroubi (0000-0002-2355-2719, American University of Beirut, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume10
Publication date2025-09-19
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/feduc.2025.1658341
OpenAlexW4414364449
LanguageEN
References cited11

As the ongoing conflict in Lebanon escalates, it has deeply impacted various aspects of daily life, with significant consequences on students’ academic and personal experiences. This research utilized real-time survey data from students at the American University of Beirut (AUB) to evaluate how the crisis affects their academic progress, personal lives, and the challenges associated with transitioning to online and hybrid learning models. An online survey ( n = 3,430) was administered between October 5 and October 12, 2024, using Google Forms. The survey comprised four sections: sociodemographic characteristics, personal circumstances, academic impact, and personal well-being. The findings reveal widespread student displacement, disrupting both education and overall well-being. This study offers a critical evidence base, emphasizing students’ urgent needs and providing the foundation for future investigations and the development of efficient crisis-assistance programs within higher education

Higher education · Personal development · Personally identifiable information · Survey data collection · Survey research · Middle East Politics and Society

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