Covid19: The Impact of Movement Control Order (MCO) Enforcement on Socio-emotional Well-being among University Students

Rosman  Mahmood; Ahmad Suffian  Mohd Zahari

The main objective of this article is to examine the impact of the enforcement of movement control orders (MCOs) in the government’s efforts to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the socio-emotional well-being of students. The data were obtained from 426 students that have been quarantined at UiTM Terengganu Branch campus. The data analysis was done using descriptive analysis and t-test. The findings of the study showed that students had a high level of awareness on issues related to COVID-19 and the implementation of MCO by the government. The respondents also showed a high level of satisfaction with the facilities and support provided by the university, especially those related to student welfare and accommodation facilities. The results also revealed that the lowest level of satisfaction is in the library services. Studies also show that the main problem faced by male students is the freedom of movement, while female students are more affected by feelings of longing and anxiety for their families. The analysis of the entire sample also indicated that feelings of homesickness and anxiety in the family were the most significant problems, followed by several issues related to freedom of movement, learning, relationships with the university, boredom and university rules. The implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) taken as an action to curb the spread of COVID-19 on a large scale, although it shows some positive effects in the context of our country, however, this measure has the potential to cause psychological, social and emotional effects that can affect the well-being of community members. common in the long run. Thus, if there is no help or related support system provided, it is feared that more and more individuals in society will be threatened by symptoms such as stress or extreme stress, depression, depression and so on.

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