Factors Influencing Mental Health and Perceived Well-Being in Distance Learning Students: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Sri Yusriani Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia, HRM practitioner at FK. Distribution, Krogagervej 16, Grindsted 7200, Denmark https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8576-1949
  • Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro Postgraduate School of Indonesia Open University, Tangerang Selatan, 15437, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7912-4724
  • Rifi Hamdani Sitohang Postgraduate School of Indonesia Open University, Tangerang Selatan, 15437, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Siddiq Idris Azzam SDU, Syddansk Universitet, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/ijphs.v2i4.707

Keywords:

Distance Learning, Mental Health, Perceived Well-Being, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, Digital Resources, Literature Review

Abstract

Distance learning has become increasingly prevalent, but the mental health and perceived well-being of students in this mode of education require more attention. This literature review identifies key factors affecting mental health and well-being in distance learning students, including self-efficacy, social support, access to digital resources, and stress management. Examining high-impact studies from academic databases such as ScienceDirect, Sage Publications, and Emerald, the review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these factors contribute to student well-being in remote learning environments. The findings emphasize the need for supportive interventions, such as digital literacy programs, mental health support, and accessible online resources, to mitigate the psychological challenges students face in distance learning.

Author Biographies

Sri Yusriani, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia, HRM practitioner at FK. Distribution, Krogagervej 16, Grindsted 7200, Denmark

Sri Yusriani is a postgraduate student and assistant lecturer in the Postgraduate Studies program at the Indonesian Open University, specializing in Communication Science and Human Resources Management. She successfully defended her master's thesis in January 2024 as the top alumna and is currently beginning her PhD research program at USM, Malaysia.
Professionally, she has excelled in supply chain management and the HRM division at FK Distribution Denmark and has also contributed to ICRC Denmark. Known for her skills in writing and public speaking, Yusriani has received many awards and has actively mentored more than 80 authors in scientific writing, demonstrating her commitment to sharing knowledge and serving the community. She is also a leader of student and alumni organizations.
Yusriani's educational background includes completing high school at SMU YKPP 1 Komperta Plaju Palembang in 2001, studying Geography at Padang State University, and Arabic Language Education at the Indonesian Education University from 2002 to 2005. She also pursued foreign language studies, studying Polish at Jagiellonian University in Krakow from 2010 to 2012. Sri Yusriani has been recognized as the best moderator and presenter at several international conferences and has served as a reviewer for multiple journals. Since 2022, she has been attending the Danish language school 'Sprogskoler' in Billund, Denmark.
Outside of her professional and academic career, Yusriani has been recognized for her achievements in English speech and Islamic short story writing competitions in Indonesia. Along with her research colleagues, she won second place in the master's thesis competition at the 14th IEOM (International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management) in Dubai, UAE, in February 2024, third-best paper at the 6th ISBEST 2023, Best Moderator at ICBEM 2023, and was awarded Best Presenter at ISC-BEAM UNJ in June 2024. Additionally, she won the Best Paper award in the Digital Muslim Review Islamic Studies Journal at UIN Banten in 2024, and her team received the Best Paper award in HRM at Telkom University SCBTII in July 2024 in Bandung. Yusriani won best paper in Doctoral Dissertation Awards and Master Thesis Awards in Asia Pasific IEOM, Tokyo in September 2024 with her research partners, Dr. Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro and Dr. Muji Gunarto. In September 2024 'till March 2025, She also has been selected to join WESEP training course program provided by EU ErasmusPlus Project in Luxembourg.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sri-Yusriani

Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro, Postgraduate School of Indonesia Open University, Tangerang Selatan, 15437, Indonesia

Dr. Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Postgraduate Studies at Indonesia Open University, where he currently serves as the Functional Head of the Management Program. He earned his doctoral degree from Gadjah Mada University in Jogjakarta, Indonesia, 2016. Dr. Patiro is a prolific author, having published multiple books and numerous scientific articles in Scopus, international proceedings and Sinta-indexed journals, also won some best papers awards. As a senior lecturer and department head, he consistently inspires and motivates his students to achieve excellence in their academic and professional endeavors. With a profound passion for scientific writing and renowned expertise in quantitative research, Dr. Patiro is a respected figure in his field, widely recognized for his scholarly contributions and mentorship.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shine-Pintor

Rifi Hamdani Sitohang, Postgraduate School of Indonesia Open University, Tangerang Selatan, 15437, Indonesia

AKP Rifi Hamdani Sitohang currently serves in the Indonesian National Police as the Head of the Tanjung Pinang Port Area Police Sector. He is in the process of preparing for the TAPM thesis defense exam as part of the Master’s in Management Program at the Graduate School of Indonesia Open University.

Muhammad Siddiq Idris Azzam, SDU, Syddansk Universitet, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg, Denmark

Azzam is student in SDU Denmark, field Software Engineering

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Published

2024-11-15