The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis on Mental and Emotional Health among Unisza Students

The COVID-19 pandemic became a disease outbreak in Malaysia and the world. In Malaysia, the COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the mental health aspects. However, it has the potential to change the patterns and norms of human life, which could affect the mental and emotional health of individuals involved, whether they are living alone or with family during the MCO, due to psychological pressures including fear, panic, stress, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, the objective of this study is to focus on the implications of the COVID-19 outbreak and the MCO on the mental and emotional health of UniSZA students. The research method used in this study is quantitative, utilizing a descriptive and inferential analysis design. The sample size of this study is 500 UniSZA students, involving 4 UniSZA campuses. The findings of the study indicate that the mental and emotional health of UniSZA students is at a moderate level. In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the MCO have a negative impact on the mental and emotional health of UniSZA students and humans in general.

COVID-19 Outbreak, UniSZA Students

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