The Impact of Online Education During the Pandemic On Students’ Interpersonal Relationships: A Systematic Review

• Published in: Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 64 - 78
• Main Authors: Hwang, Dae Won, Han, Kuem Sun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국정신간호학회 01.03.2025
• Subjects: 간호학
• ISSN: 1225-8482; 2288-4653
• DOI: 10.12934/jkpmhn.2025.34.1.64

Purpose: This study investigated the impact of online education during the pandemic on students’interpersonal relationships. Methods: In this systematic review, we analyzed2,238 articles fromdatabases such as DBpia, PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL, ultimately including12 articles in the final analysis. Results: The findings revealed that male students were negatively affected by an increasein online activities, while female students were more impactedby psychological factors. Forlower-grade students, parental involvement was crucial as parents soughtto compensate for their children'sdisconnection frompeers. Consequently, educational activitiesshould be designed to promote interaction with parentsthrough play. Forupper-grade students, attempts to mitigatedisconnection occurred through online activities, but they experienced significant stress when their studieswere disrupted. Therefore, an educational support system mustbe established to alleviate anxietyand stress related totheir academic responsibilities. During this period, the social inequality faced byvulnerable groupswas exacerbatedby various factors. Conclusion: To prepare for future crises, it is essential to addresstechnical and institutional issues that can bridgethe care gap and enhance the quality of hybrid education.