Facing the Pandemic: A Study on Learning Effectiveness Among Medical Students

Abstract

This paper delves into the multifaceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical students, exploring academic, psychological, and professional dimensions. Utilizing Albert Bandura's social learning theory, the study examines how pandemic-induced environmental changes influence nursing students' professional identity and career choices. Employing a mixed-methods approach with questionnaires and interviews, the paper uncovers the state and determinants of professional identity amidst the pandemic. It highlights the challenges posed by online learning, the psychological strain on students, and the alterations in social and extracurricular activities, alongside the resilience and adaptability demonstrated by students and educational institutions. The paper concludes with recommendations for medical educational institutions to support students in future crises, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, mental health support, curriculum flexibility, and crisis management preparedness.