Navigating uncertainty: an empirical analysis of student anxiety and educational transformation in the COVID-19 pandemic

The current research aims to investigate the levels of knowledge, concern and pedagogical adaptation among students in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic. The study adopted quantitative research approach wherein the instrument was well pre-tested before the actual data collection. The instrument was adopted from existing literature and modified as per the requirements of the current investigation. The study's findings revealed that individuals often sought out information pertaining to the disease; including it is aetiology and methods of transmission. Besides the results of the study showed the Anxiety component had a marginally elevated mean score, suggesting a heightened level of anxiety in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pedagogical Shift dimension has had a significant influence on the field of education because of the global pandemic. The primary concerns encompassed the transition to online learning, the absence of in-person relationships and the impact on academic advancement. This research offers significant contributions to understanding the diverse impacts of the pandemic on knowledge acquisition, anxiety levels, and educational experiences among individuals.