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Urban university students in Latin America's perceptions of COVID-19 imprisonment

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  • Edwin Ramirez-Asis
  • Martha Guerra-Muñoz
  • Roger Norabuena-Figueroa
  • Laura Nivin-Vargas
  • Juan Villanueva-Calderón
  • Eva Zarzosa-Marquez

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic generates serious difficulties for the educational systems of Latin America, and the efforts to contain the contagion caused the unscheduled closure of universities. This research explores the effects of COVID-19 and the barriers to adequate classes not face-to-face in higher education in universities in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The data was collected through online questionnaires to 856 students. The data were analysed using SPSS V26 software through factor analysis. The findings point to unfavourable effects, such as the fact that it impairs appropriate learning, extends the amount of time spent studying, creates debt for parents, and restricts pre-professional practises. On the other hand, to ensure that students can participate in non-contact classes during the pandemic, it will be necessary to overcome obstacles such as low levels of digital literacy, limited levels of connectivity, limited availability of shared computer equipment with family members, and insufficient instructional methods.

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  • Edwin Ramirez-Asis & Martha Guerra-Muñoz & Roger Norabuena-Figueroa & Laura Nivin-Vargas & Juan Villanueva-Calderón & Eva Zarzosa-Marquez, 2023. "Urban university students in Latin America's perceptions of COVID-19 imprisonment," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 34(3), pages 313-330.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:34:y:2023:i:3:p:313-330
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