Abstract
People are struggling with a new corona virus emerged from China. This 21st century would be known by
COVID19 in future. All the social activities and gathering have been banned due to this virus19. It destroyed the
world badly. There are different sectors which have been collapsed and mainly are for example economy, finance,
heath, and education sector. A group of people has died due to corona virus in the world. This study was conducted
to examine the psychological strain of COVID19 and its effect on students learning during lockdown. It was
quantitative and descriptive study. The survey method was used to identify psychological strain of covid19 and its
effect on students learning. The population was included university students. Therefore, one hundred and eighty
students were selected conveniently as sample of the study. A questionnaire was developed on 5 point likert scale to
conduct study. It is concluded that a group of students said they felt pandemic infection in mind and due to this they
felt depression. Social movement and gatherings were not possible due to corona virus. They felt anxiety and
uncertainty. Results showed that psychological strain of covid19 significantly correlated with students learning. The
structural equation modeling showed that the psychological strain of covid19 was correlated and affected students
learning in uncertain situation. Therefore, students should spend quarantine time in remembrance of Allah Almighty
and His beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to overcome the stress. The students need to think positive in
pandemic situation and concentrate on learning.
Saghir Ahmad Ch, Ayesha Batool, Nauman Ahmed Abdullah. (2021) Psychological Strain of COVID19 and its Effect on Students Learning during Lockdown in Pakistan, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume-58, issue 4.
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