Authors:
Nadine Daibess
;
Nabil Georges Badr
;
Joumana Yeretzian
and
Michele Asmar
Affiliation:
Higher Institute of Public Health, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Keyword(s):
eLearning, Adolescent Learning Experience, Lifestyle Disruption, COVID-19 Lockdown.
Abstract:
In general, adolescents are vulnerable to lifestyle changes, with implications on their physical and mental
health. During COVID-19 lockdown, mental disorders emerged among the Lebanese youth, with prevalence
of psychiatric symptoms related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety. The case of the adolescent population
in Lebanon was alarming. Suicidal intentions appeared among Lebanese adolescents from 9th to 12th grades.
Our study identifies depressive tendencies, stress and anxiety indicators in the respondents remarks. Our
adolescent informants have volunteered a few suggestions for coping strategies. Following knowledge to
action theory we provide some insight into call to action. Based on the findings from a qualitative review, we
organize some insights to promote the development of the adolescent condition in a challenging eLearning
environment. Finally, based on the comments from our students, we suggest that eLearning needs to be
personalized, on demand, and gamified to
keep our adolescent learners engaged.
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