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Analysing the Changing Trends among Students in the Post-
Pandemic Phase
Shibani Kulkarni*, Ranjit Patil
Department of Computer Science, Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1413SP015
Received: 26 June 2025; Accepted: 30 June 2025; Published: 23 October 2025
Abstract: It has been widely observed and researched that the Personality of the students to a large extent influences their
academic and non-academic performance. In recent years the students have gone through the phase of covid-19 pandemic. They
got to experience variations in academic environment at educational institutes and at home. They faced changes in their physical,
behavioral, and mental health patterns. There were a lot of lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic. There is a remarkable
difference in their learning preferences, attitudes, approaches and academic and non-academic parameters. The research paper
aims to capture the gradual changes that were introduced with the outbreak of the pandemic. These changes occurred in both the
teaching and learning styles. It is interesting to find out these variations and analyze their behavior in the post pandemic phase. A
survey has been carried out to understand these factors.
Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, mental health, assignment submission, gadgets.
I. Introduction
The personality of the students has a tremendous influence on the academic performance of the students. This is evident since
ages. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are a part of the educational system (Lahak Bhalla et al., 2023). Even in the
gurukul system the teachers focused on shaping the overall personality of their disciples. Nurturing the positive aspect of the
students’ personality and helping them cope with their drawbacks was a part of the education system. Over the decades gradual
changes were introduced in the system and now we are into an era where we conduct mentor-mentee meetings with the students.
This helps the teachers (mentors) to understand where exactly the student is lagging. It helps teachers know the areas that require
counseling.
Over the years, there are lot many aspects that changed in the education system. The changes accelerated with the advent of the
pandemic. The teaching-learning process shifted to online mode owing to the pandemic. The changes eventually reflected in
several areas related to education system. For instance, the concentration of the students, use of gadgets, attitude towards teachers,
self-discipline, physical and mental health, assignment submission methods etc. changed to large extent. The paper through a
survey recorded and evaluated the four attributes mental health, Social and emotional state, Assignment submission, Physical
health consciousness, use of gadgets and extracurricular activities. The questions related to these parameters were asked to the
students considering the period prior to covid, during covid and post-covid. The objective was to understand the changes in all
these factors brought about by covid.
Research Objectives
1. To evaluate the overall positive and negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the students.
2. To analyze the mental health of the students.
3. To investigate the changes in the social-emotional state of the students.
4. To understand the student preferences in academics and assignment submissions.
5. To find the amount of awareness students developed regarding physical fitness.
II. Methodology
To meet the research objectives following parameters were considered:
Mental Health
This is a very important parameter. It is quite relative to the age, demographics and educational level of the student. The effect of
the pandemic affected the mental health of the students. The pandemic lasted for around two years, and there were tremendous
changes brought about by the pandemic (Beatta Zarowski et al. 2024). The paper identified the changes prior to the pandemic,
during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Some Students experienced mood swings, depression, and anxiety in the pandemic
phase. The survey questions were framed to know if the students experienced such negative emotions prior to the pandemic, in
the pandemic phase or after the pandemic. The analysis was done for all these questions.
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Social and Emotional Aspect
The social and emotional aspects were measured for understanding variations in the socializing factors of the students. To what
extent they enjoyed the online social conversations, whether they were able to find new methods of socializing. If the students
found themselves connected. Some students were not able to go to their hometown when the pandemic started. So, do they felt
isolated or were satisfied with the online mode of social connect.
Changes in Academics
Prior to covid, assignment submissions in schools or colleges were done in offline mode. Students used to submit handwritten
assignments. The objective was to make the students understand the topics properly and practice the questions based on it.
Writing assignments was a good practice. Eventually, things changed students started referring to the internet for the assignment
solutions. Due to online submissions students just copied the content, pasted it and completed the task. They then, became
comfortable with this method. Throughout the pandemic period the student got accustomed to these practices. Though the
educational institutes were taking efforts to monitor the students individually they were not able to implement it precisely.
Health Consciousness and Physical Fitness Awareness
Every situation comes with its positive and negative impacts (Na-Hye Kim et al.2022). This implies to the covid-19 pandemic. If
we talk about the positive aspect, students got technically upgraded. Many students learned many things online. Some students
developed and nurtured their hidden talent by joining online hobby classes. Thus, they utilized their time properly. On the other
hand, there were students who were not able to focus online on any of the curricular, co-curricular or other activities. This
positive and negative effect was also prominent in the parameter of health consciousness and physical fitness. There were
students who very well utilized the time by engaging themselves in physical exercises, planning and following their diet. Rather
they got time to follow their physical fitness routine in a proper manner. They got habituated to a disciplined lifestyle and
physical fitness routine that even after the pandemic they continued with the same. There were some students who faced several
health issues during the pandemic so, started following fitness routine, or there were some who realized the importance of
maintaining good health and became health conscious.
Use of Gadgets
There was an exponential growth in the use of devices by the students. In the pandemic period students had to shift to online
learning and thus were introduced to several tools and techniques. With the shift to remote learning, gadgets like computers,
tablets, and smartphones become necessary for accessing learning resources, completing assignments, and attending virtual
classes.
Educational apps and platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams have become essential teaching tools.
Students improved their technological skills by learning how to use different platforms, solve technical problems, and handle
digital data. Exposure to new abilities like using cloud-based applications for collaborative work, and creating digital
presentations. Prolonged use of screens for social contact, education, and entertainment lead to eye strain, mental exhaustion, and
decreased physical activity.
Bad posture, irregular eating and sleeping habits and short attention spans were some of the health consequences that were faced
by the students.
Survey Method
Online survey was framed to collect responses from students with respect to the parameters discussed above. The opinions of
around 100 students were recorded for the post covid phase. The questionnaire was designed using a “Jotform”. Total twenty-
seven questions were framed to understand the students’ perspective on mental wellbeing, physical health, assignment
submissions, their social and emotional state and the use of gadgets.
Following questions were asked through Jot form
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III. Key Findings and Discussions
1. The pandemic left a positive or negative impact on the students.
Positive Impact
1. Students started learning and using online applications.
2. Students quickly adapted to online platforms like Zoom, Google Classroom, and educational applications.
3. Flexibility in learning was introduced students could learn at their own pace as they had access to recorded sessions.
4. Students gained access to global range of resources, sessions and workshops.
Negative Impact
1. The sudden shift to remote learning interrupted students’ daily routines and learning habits, leading to confusion and
decreased motivation for some.
2. Students missed the interaction with the teachers and their friends, which is crucial for social and emotional health.
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3. Post-covid the students became less sincere and serious towards their studies.
4. Lack of self-discipline and punctuality is observed. The reason could be the disturbance in the daily routine caused by
the pandemic.
5. Numerous students exhibited a tendency for late submission of assignments or non-submission altogether.
6. Students are not able to develop the reading and writing skills. They are losing on the language profiency due to which
they are not able to express the knowledge gained and concepts in their own words.
7. The advent of ChatGPT and similar other tools have affected the logic building capacity and programming skills of the
students.
8. Reduced participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities by the students.
9. Less or limited social interaction led to loneliness which could further impact the mental health and social-emotional
well-being.
Graphical Analysis:
2. Impact on General Mental Health:
Fig. 1 Analysis of mental health of the students
It was observed that there was no significant change in the anxiety levels of the students. Also, the students didn’t approach for
any mental health support from counsellor. But there was a noticeable variation in the concentration of students. Post- covid the
students are finding it difficult to focus on their academics and overall activities.
3. Impact on Social and Emotional Health:
Fig. 2 Analysis of Social and emotional health of the students
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Due to whatsapp and other messaging applications students remain connected with each-other. But the level of emotional
attachment is a question. This is evident from their responses about how connected they feel with their friends.
4. Impact on Academics Pattern:
Fig.3 Analysis about the changes in academic patterns of the students
Most of the students have agreed that their grades have improved since they shifted to offline classes. Also, the students are
comfortable using the digital tools. But there is a significant drop in their motivational levels.
5. Impact on Health Consciousness and Physical Health Behaviour:
Fig.4 Analysis about the awareness about health and physical fitness of the students
According to the student responses neutral effect was displayed on the health and physical fitness patterns.
Impact on Usage of Gadgets:
Fig.5 Analysis about the use of Gadgets by the students.
Most of the students are show an average screen time in between two-four hours daily. About the priority of the screen time the
students are found to use it for the purpose of education followed by entertainment, social media, exploration and then gaming.
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IV. Conclusion
While thinking about the benefits of the pandemic one thing that immediately triggers is the incorporation of technology into the
educational system. More blended learning models (a combination of online and offline learning) emerged as a result of the
pandemic's acceleration of technology integration in education. The pandemic elevated the use of technical tools to a new level.
Post- pandemic, educational institutes are using edtech tools and digital evaluations more frequently. It was a forced changed. But
in the pandemic phase that was the only solution that the policy makers could provide in order to impart education.
However, incorporating new technology into the classroom does not ensure that the students and teachers will interact more
effectively, meaning that the instructor will present the content more effectively and the student will comprehend it completely.
When used properly, new technology opens up greater opportunities for both teachers and students.
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