TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

THE IMPACT OF ONLINE CLASS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM OF CED 1ST
YEAR STUDENTS OF TAU.

GROUP:
FIESTA, LOVELY JOY
GACAYAN, KEVIN
MERCADO, CHARLES KENNETH A.
SANCHEZ, NICOLE C.

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 THE IMPACT OF ONLINE CLASS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM OF CED 1 ST
YEAR STUDENTS OF TAU.

Thesis: Knowing on how online class affect the mental health of CED students.

I. Online Class
a. Online learning - characteristics include students analyzing information,
constructing questions, and asking the teacher for clarification.
b. Advantage of online learning- it is flexible and low cost because students do not
need to travel to school.
c. Disadvantage of online learning- lack of interaction and socialization between the
teachers and students.

II. Mental Health Problems

a. Mental Health also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of
mental health conditions disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior.
b. Stress - Increased workload. Online learning comes with the expectation that a
student will understand and properly navigate new technologies such as Zoom or Gmeet.
Physical strains. Staring at a screen all day.
c. Depression - is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and
loss of interest mostly students experience this.

III. Health
• Health - is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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 THE IMPACT OF ONLINE CLASS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM OF CED 1ST
YEAR STUDENTS OF TAU.

Since the pandemic began, all students have struggled when it comes to new normal

learning. Students have experienced a variety of problems, including mental health issues caused

by stress in everything they do in order to submit their work online, as well as students who are

depressed and anxious as a result of online class.

According to mental health research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness

(NAMI), one in four students has a diagnosable mental illness. Stress from exams, pressure from

peers and family - pressure to do well at the university and to go out socialise and have fun. Going

away on an exchange may for sure add to that - it is an additional challenge that can sometimes

make you feel more stressed and on edge.( Paulina Wyrwas 26 May, 2018)

As has been shown in a recent study (Chu & Li, 201), “Higher education organizations

have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. During school closures, online teaching and

learning has become a new routine that may lead to changes in lifestyles and adversely affect

university students’ health. Therefore, this study was to understand the potential impact of online

learning on physical and mental health by investigating the differences in physical activity,

psychological distress, and student life stress in Taiwanese university students between the in-class

learning and online learning periods. A total of 181 students were recruited from a local university.

All participants were requested to complete an online survey and self-report physical activity,

psychological distress, and life stress in the in-class learning and online learning periods,

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respectively. The results indicated a significant reduction in physical activity of various intensities

(p < 0.05). Specifically, male university students showed a greater decrease in vigorous physical

activity compared to their female peers. Yet, there was no significant increase in psychological

distress and life stress from the in-class learning period to the online learning period. In summary,

physical activity drastically reduces during the online learning period in Taiwanese university

students.” (Chaturvedi et al. 2021)

Adding to these, as has been shown in a recent study of Son et al. “Mental health issues are

the leading impediment to academic success. Mental illness can affect students’ motivation,

concentration, and social interactions—crucial factors for students to succeed in higher education

[1]. The 2019 Annual Report of the Center for Collegiate Mental Health [2] reported that anxiety

continues to be the most common problem (62.7% of 82,685 respondents) among students who

completed the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms, with clinicians also

reporting that anxiety continues to be the most common diagnosis of the students that seek services

at university counseling centers. Consistent with the national trend, Texas A&M University has

seen a rise in the number of students seeking services for anxiety disorders over the past 8 years.

In 2018, slightly over 50% of students reported anxiety as the main reason for seeking services.

Despite the increasing need for mental health care services at postsecondary institutions,

alarmingly, only a small portion of students committing suicide contact their institution counseling

centers [3], perhaps due to the stigma associated with mental health.” (Son et al. 2020)

Adding to these, as has been shown in a recent study of Wynaden et al. “Within the university

community, student demographic data highlights a high level of cultural diversity and an ‘at-risk’

population for the onset of mental health problems. Moreover, the transition to higher education

is itself associated with a range of emotional, social and academic demands that can cause

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psychological distress. Therefore, at any one time, a substantial number of students may be

attempting to complete university studies while managing problematic symptoms, behaviours or

an emerging or diagnosed mental disorder. The aim of this paper is to provide a snapshot of these

students' experiences to enable strategic planning of future university support services. Of

particular importance was the identification of facilitators and barriers that this group of students

faced while engaged in university life.” (Wynaden et al. 2013)

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Mental Health Among Students Written by: Paulina Wyrwas Saturday, 26 May, 2018

(https://www.esn.org/blog/mental-health-among-students)

The Impact of Online Learning on Physical and Mental Health in University Students during the

COVID-19 Pandemic by Yu-Hsiu Chu and Yao-Chuen Li (https://www.mdpi.com/1660-

4601/19/5/2966)

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey
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A synopsis of the mental health concerns of university students: results of a text-based online

survey from one Australian university Dianne Wynaden , Helen Wichmann & Sean Murray

Published online: 24 Jun 2013

(https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07294360.2013.777032 )