Objective: Research about the effects of online learning/working in the UAE is scarce. It is vital to fill in that literature gap as most previous research suggests that there are various consequences to learning and working remotely such as depression, anxiety, loss of motivation, and poor psychological wellbeing.
Methods: This research focused on a sample population of 85 aged between 18-27+where 3 were male and 82 were female and all were Arab living in the UAE. The participants filled out an online version of the Ryff’s psychological wellbeing 42 item scale. Additionally, they had to answer 3 s hort answer questions about anxiety, depression, and motivation.
Results: Results revealed that half the sample population had poor psychological wellbeing and many expressed feelings of heightened anxiety, l ack of motivation or drive, and feelings of sadness.
Conclusion: This research in no way suggests that working and learning remotely should be stopped; rather it needs to be improved for the sake of s ocieties’ mental health and wellbeing.
