Effects of COVID News on Undergraduate Students’ Mental Health in Pakistan

M. Manshoor Hussain Abbasi, Javeria Iftikhar, Sadaf Kazmi

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Published: Aug 3, 2021

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covid, news, mental health, undergraduate students

M. Manshoor Hussain Abbasi, Javeria Iftikhar, Sadaf Kazmi

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This study aims to explore the effects of covid news on the mental health of Undergraduate
Students as a qualitative analysis. The study was conducted in Islamabad, Pakistan, whereas 20
undergraduate students, from the top 10 universities, where one male and one female were
included from each university. Structured Interviews were conducted on the sample, through
audio and video calls. It was observed and concluded through the study that covid news does
have an adverse effect on the mental health of undergraduate students, as it has been evident that
the students felt stressed, fearful, and uncertain. The results also reveal that despite being
frustrated over their studies, students eventually adapt to the changes around them, and hence the
performance aspect is not affected intrinsically. The study recommends that universities should
introduce platforms for online counseling available 24/7, give weekly counseling sessions, and
update students with authentic information from time to time.

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