Pandemic Fatigue among Students: A Study of Research Scholars in Visva-Bharati University

Abstract

These days the word pandemic is used very frequently. We are in the middle of century`s deadliest pandemic. The current pandemic has actually slowed down the entire world`s activities. Due to the devastating effect of coronavirus World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as pandemic on 11^th March 2020. In the present study the researchers have tried to find out the effect of pandemic fatigue on the research scholars. The researchers have adopted eclectic approach of research design and used Lockdown fatigue scale (LFS) for the data collection. The sampling technique used in the study was simple random and purposive sampling. Few case studies have also been taken into consideration for better understanding of the study. This study actually highlights on the prevalence of pandemic fatigue experienced and its association with personal resilience, coping skills, and health among research scholars of Visva-Bharati University. Personal resilience and coping skills are pivotal factors and must be strengthened in order to get protected from pandemic fatigue and other mental as well as physical health complications due to the lockdown.

Keywords: Pandemic, fatigue, lockdown fatigue scale, students, research scholars