Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

The Relationship Between Virtual Education and Perceived Stress in High School Male Students During the Corona Era

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Gh. Sanagouye Moharer 1
S. Taheri 2
S. Mohsenizadeh 3
R. Montazeri 2
A. Haji Abbasi 2
1 Associate professor, Department of Psychology, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
2 PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
3 Master of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran
10.47176/TDASS/2023.37
Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid transition from traditional classroom learning to virtual education, which may have affected students’ mental health. This study investigates the relationship between virtual education and perceived stress among male high school students in Tehran. Methods: A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. The statistical population included all male high school students in Tehran during 2021. Using stratified random sampling proportional to school size, 100 students were selected according to Morgan’s table. Data were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983) and the electronic learning questionnaire (Watkins et al., 2004). Statistical analyses were performed in SPSS version 22, applying descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests. Results: Findings revealed a significant positive correlation between virtual education and perceived stress levels (r = 0.639, p < 0.001). Students reporting higher engagement in virtual learning also exhibited greater stress, potentially due to factors such as technological challenges, reduced peer interaction, and increased self-directed learning demands. Conclusion: The results suggest that while virtual education offers continuity of learning during crises, it may increase stress among students. Educational authorities should provide psychological support and enhance digital readiness to mitigate adverse effects. Further research should investigate mediating factors, including socioeconomic background and digital literacy.
Keywords
Channel Education
Perceived Stress
High School Students
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Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science
Volume 5, Issue 1
Winter 2023
Pages 37-42

  • Receive Date 03 January 2023
  • Revise Date 21 February 2023
  • Accept Date 09 March 2023