Why do you think there is different level of vulnerabilities to anxiety or stress in a student depending in their age towards covid 19?

The rapidly growing COVID-19 pandemic crisis is causing psychological distress and anxiety in people all over the world. It has affected altered the lives of the student community. An estimated 55.1 million students in the US in public and private schools are learning remotely from thier homes.

The impact of this unprecedented situation on freshmen and sophomores is different from that of seniors. Students in their late adolescents (15-19 yeats) are in a major phase of their life. They are exploring their personal identity and attempting to make a meaningful sense of self. The major fear of students is the loss of face-to-face instruction, which may negatively impact their overall achievement and learning capacity. These students are facing isolation and loneliness. The loss of good friendships and social relationships can negatively impact their social life.

Young adult students are missing out on the opportunity to avail internships and apprenticeships. The closure of the majority of institutions and organizations has been a cause of anxiety and apprehension. The seniors graduating from high school and colleges were deprived of an optimal graduation ceremony. They had to be content with virtual graduation which reflects an abrupt end to their student careers. Another chief concern for these students is the lack of employment opportunities. This can pose a serious problem as many graduate students are rendered jobless with organizations and businesses shut.