The study was carried out to determine the influence of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Socio-Emotional Well-being of Upper class learners in Maun Primary, North West Region. In answering research questions, a correlational research design was adopted. From a population of 160 learners, 113 learners were chosen using simple random sampling. Data was collected from the parents using a close-ended structured questionnaire. With SPSS, Pearson correlation coefficient was used. Some of the results show that there an association between anxiety and Socio-Emotional well-being of upper primary students. This study recommends that students should wash their hands, put on face masks, observe social distancing as well as constantly sanitize. The government should further vaccinate people against Covid-19 and offer Covid-19 tests. The academic institutions should be equipped with digital gadgets to enable digital-e- learning as well as virtual interactions for students and their teachers as well as their peers.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the problem
Background of the study
Rational/ Theoretical framework
Statement of the problem
Purpose of the study
Research questions
Significance of the study
Assumptions
Limitations
Delimitations
Definition of terms
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
Summary of literature reviewed
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Research design
Population of the study
Sampling procedure
The sample
Instrumentation
Data collection
Ethical considerations
Data preparations
Operational definition of research variables
Procedure for testing hypothesis or answering questions
CHAPTER 4 DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSION OF RESULTS
Data analysis and interpretation of findings
Discussion of results
CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECIMMENDATIONS
Introduction
Summary of findings
Implications
Conclusions
Recommendations
Suggestions for further study
Objectives & Research Topics
This study aims to determine the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the socio-emotional wellbeing of upper class primary school learners in the Maun region of Botswana. It seeks to investigate the correlation between pandemic-related stress, information, and available resources on the students' emotional stability and interpersonal development.
- Correlation between student anxiety and socio-emotional wellbeing.
- Impact of Covid-19 pandemic information on learner mental states.
- Role of socio-emotional resources in mitigating pandemic-related challenges.
- Socio-emotional development in rural, semi-developed educational environments.
- Developing coping strategies for primary school learners during global health crises.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Over time there has been a substantial transition in the field of education in relation to promoting the development and well-being of primary school children however, covid19 has evidently made a scarring on the Social and emotional wellness or roundedness of schooling subjects.
The covid19 outbreak has caused the biggest disturbance of education structures ever imagined human existence, affecting a large scale of learners in a lot of countries in the world. Shutting down of institutions, schools and peripheral learning environments has significantly affected above 90% of student population globally. Thus the emergence of such conceived change profoundly in entire outlook of lifestyle, civilisations and societies. Keeping isolated from social contact and confining kinesics strategies have in large scale affected primitive educational operation. continuation of learning institutions following adjustment of prohibition has become a difficult task with diverse new standard control plan of action arranged.
This research paper specifically examines the consequence of covid19 on the Socio-Emotional well-being of upper primary school students at Boyei primary school. Socio-Emotional well-being is specified as a child’s evolving power to create intimate, secure, momentous affinities, to encounter, control and communicate feelings as well as to investigate the surroundings and comprehend new aptitudes.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the problem background, the theoretical framework supporting the study, and specifies the research questions and objectives.
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter examines existing studies on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on psychological and socio-emotional states in various student populations.
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: This section details the quantitative research design, sampling methods used for primary school learners, and the instruments employed for data collection.
CHAPTER 4 DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSION OF RESULTS: This chapter presents the statistical analysis of the gathered data, focusing on correlation relationships regarding anxiety, information exposure, and emotional resources.
CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECIMMENDATIONS: This final chapter summarizes the research findings, offers implications for educational policy, and suggests recommendations for stakeholders and future academic studies.
Keywords
Covid19, Socio-Emotional well-being, upper primary school students, pandemic information, anxiety, mental health, student wellbeing, social interaction, educational psychology, coping strategies, Botswana, quantitative research, student support, emotional intelligence, school closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing how the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced the socio-emotional wellbeing of upper-class primary school learners in Maun, Botswana.
What are the central thematic areas?
The study centers on the interconnection between pandemic stressors (anxiety), information saturation, resource availability, and the emotional/social development of children.
What is the primary objective of this work?
The primary goal is to establish a correlation between the identified Covid-19 variables and the socio-emotional health of learners, providing data-driven recommendations for support.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The study employs a quantitative approach using a correlational research design and statistical analysis via SPSS software to measure relationships between variables.
What is covered in the main section?
The main section covers the theoretical framework, a review of international literature, the design and execution of survey instruments, and the statistical interpretation of findings.
How can the work be categorized using keywords?
The work is categorized by keywords such as Covid19, Socio-Emotional well-being, anxiety, student support, and educational psychology within the context of primary education.
Which specific primary school was investigated in this study?
The primary research was conducted at Boyei Primary School in Maun, Botswana, as the epicenter of the identified socio-emotional challenges in this region.
How did researchers approach the data collection for children?
Researchers administered structured questionnaires in person, assisting learners by reading the questions aloud to ensure understanding and consistent reliability in the responses.
What do the findings suggest regarding anxiety levels?
The findings indicate a strong positive correlation between anxiety triggered by pandemic changes and diminished socio-emotional wellbeing among the students studied.
What role does the theory of Thomas Kemper play in this text?
The study uses Thomas Kemper's theory of emotions and micro-social processes to explain how loss of control and changes in social structures lead to increased emotional distress and anxiety in students.
- Citar trabajo
- Odisitse Orapeleng (Autor), 2023, Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on socio-emotional well-being. A study in Maun's primary schools, Botswana, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1430580
