How does the Covid-19 pandemic influence students’ academic activities? An explorative study in a public university in Bangladesh
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22235681 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bijoya Saha (0000-0001-9192-402X, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology), Shah Md Atiqul Haq (0000-0001-9121-4028, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Khandaker Jafor Ahmed (0000-0003-4409-5710, Walsh University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-023-02094-y |
| OpenAlex | W4386955892 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 31 |
The global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spared no sector, causing significant socioeconomic, demographic, and particularly noteworthy educational repercussions. Among the areas significantly affected, the education systems worldwide have experienced profound changes, especially in countries like Bangladesh. In this context, numerous educational institutions in Bangladesh decided to temporarily suspend classes in situations where a higher risk of infection was perceived. Nevertheless, the tertiary education sector, including public universities, encountered substantial challenges when establishing and maintaining effective online education systems. This research uses a qualitative approach to explore the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the academic pursuits of students enrolled in public universities in Bangladesh. The study involved the participation of 30 students from a public university, who were interviewed in-depth using semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis. The findings of this study reveal unforeseen disruptions in students’ learning processes (e.g., the closure of libraries, seminars, and dormitories, and the postponement of academic and administrative activities), highlighting the complications associated with online education, particularly the limitations it presents for practical and laboratory-based learning. Additionally, a decline in both energy levels and study hours has been observed, along with an array of physical, mental, and financial challenges that directly correlate with educational activities. These outcomes emphasize the need for a hybrid academic approach within tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh and other developing nations facing similar sociocultural and socioeconomic contexts
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Geography · Higher education · Medical education · Pandemic · Political science · Population · Postponement · Public institution · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociocultural evolution · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Thematic analysis · COVID-19 and Mental Health · E-Learning and COVID-19 · Medicine · Psychology · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies · Marketing
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| Citations per year | 2.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |