The Study of Stressors and Reactions to Stressors toward Online Learning of Nursing Students in A Private University due to the Corona Virus Diseases 2019 Pandemic Situation

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study stressors and students' reactions to the stressors in Online learning during COVID 19 pandemic at Mission Faculty of Nursing, Asia-Pacific International University. A simple random sample of 141 students was selected. The questionnaire includes personal information, interpersonal stressors, external stressors, and reactions to stressors in online learning. The content validity was examined by 3 experts in each section and result showed 0.80, 1, and 0.85. The reliability by Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.85, 0.91, and 0.94. The data analysis was performed by using descriptive statistics, One-way ANOVA, and multiple regression by Stepwise Multiple Regression.

 The results demonstrated interpersonal stressors contributed in predicting reactions to stressors at 42.7% and peers who did not express their opinions during group assignment yielded the strongest prediction reactions to the stressors. The external stressors predicted student’s reactions to the stressors by 60.1%, and unstable internet signal had the most predictable factor of 44%. The findings can become guidelines for planning and developing the quality and suitable Online teaching and learning program for the students. That way, the objectives of education can be achieved effectively.