2022/06/28 by Samina Masood, Masood, Samina
Computer Science · Psychology · Social Sciences · #COVID-19 and Mental Health #FOS: Physical sciences #Innovative Teaching Methods #Online Learning and Analytics #Physics Education (physics.ed-ph) #Physics and Society (physics.soc-ph)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2206.14143
openalex publication_date 2022/06/28 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
We analyze the current trends in higher education and discuss its impact on physics enrollment in US institutions. The pandemic, lockdowns, unemployment, and healthcare problems have led to unique social and economic conditions. These conditions have modified the latest trends in education. COVID-19 has had great impact on the academic culture due to online teaching and learning methods. We identify some of the key factors including economic problems, changes in job market, modifications in family obligations, physical and mental health conditions, and overall insecurity and uncertainty in life. These key factors are causing a shift in educational preferences. A few recommendations are made to get out of the current dilemma. We use all the data collected by the American Physical Society statistics department [1].