PERCEIVED STRESS AND ANXIETY AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS DUE TO VIRTUAL LEARNING

Due to the lockdown imposed during the pandemic, there was a shift from traditional classroom methods to
virtual learning mode. The stress and anxiety level in students, the impact on their physical as well as mental
health due to this virtual learning were some of the major concerns. The purpose of the research was to study
the perceived stress and anxiety among students of standard IX due to virtual learning based on gender.
Descriptive and survey method was used for this study. A 3-point rating scale prepared by the researcher was
used to quantify the response. The findings of the study revealed that 42.1% of the students from the total sample
have never felt nervous and stressed due to online mode of Instructions. Majority of the students were able to
handle technology well without getting stressed. Most of them got the required emotional support from their
parents and teachers during this virtual learning. The study shows that with time students were getting
accustomed to this new normal.