IJEBD (International Journal Of Entrepreneurship And Business Development)
Vol 4 No 6 (2021): November 2021

Household Challenges, Family Dynamism and Online Learning under COVID-19 Pandemic in a South African University

Bongani innocent Dlamini (Durban University of Technology)
Peggy Pinky Mthalane (Durban University of Technology)
Albert Tchey Agbenyegah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2021

Abstract

Purpose: Reduce the spread of the virus amongst people, especially students and lecturers, thus online learning was introduced in 2020. To find out the effectiveness of online learning and family dynamics posed by this phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach: The researchers conducted a research at one of the University of Technology in South Africa, situated in the Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, in Piet ermaritzburg. The main aim was to determine the challenges posed by online learning while students were at home, compounded by COVID-19 pandemic. Findings: The results of the analysis show ed the connection between family dynamics such as family settings, online learning and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in this regard. It can then be concluded that there is a significant influence between family setting, such as bereavement, divorce, lack of internet connection and overcrowding at home, COVID-19 and the adjustment to online learning. Research limitations/implications: Lack of internet connection and overcrowding at home,COVID-19 and the adjustment to online learning. Paper type: Research paper.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijebd

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Focus and Scope IJEBD International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing articles on all aspects of Entrepreneurship and Business Development. All accepted articles will be published on payment of an article-processing charge, and ...