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14. With regard to the people doing something 16. With regard to help sought from Social Students During Nationwide Lockdown
new during the lockdown. Workers in time of this crises.
due to COVID 19: A Study of The Maharaja

Sayajirao University of Baroda

A survey was conducted to find out the impact of lockdown on students where data
was collected from 842 students enrolled in various Faculties of The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.

The survey was conducted via google form Family and Community Sciences. This is
prepared by Dr. Jyoti Achanta, Associate preliminary report. The findings revealed that the
Ÿ 26% Upgrading skills through online courses Ÿ 34% of the respondents that Social Workers Professor, Department of Business Economics, respondents belonged to the various faculties
Ÿ 18% Cooking/baking activities can best spread awareness regarding safety Faculty of Commerce and Dr. Shilpi Saraswat, viz. Arts, Commerce, BBA, Science, Family and
measures/prevention against COVID-19 as Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Sciences, Management studies,
Ÿ 15% Recreational activities like doing arts and
crafts, playing, watching tv/series etc. that is their forte and help in mobilising Community Resource Management, Faculty of Polytechnic, Technology and Social work.
resources and essential services for the
Ÿ 2% Social service activities
needy during these times. Here is the bifurcation of 842 respondents.
15. People often look for support in these times Ÿ 26% respondents expressed that Social Ÿ 56% having anxiety or depression with
of crises and it was found that 34.5% of the Workers must provide online/telephonic regards to final exams and results
respondents found POLICE to be of great counselling services to the people Ÿ 46% disagreed that studying from home
support and help to them. Belonged to Belonged to
experiencing mental health issues due to the age group of 44% age group of during lockdown period has affected
lockdown. 56% their efficiency while 21% agreed with the
16 to 20 years 21 to 24 years
statement and 34% were neutral
Ÿ 59% worried about the coverage of
syllabus
79% 21% Ÿ 53% of the students felt demotivated to

Females Males study looking at the present scenario
Ÿ 50% reported that they won't be able to
cope up with new syllabus when their
basics are not yet clarified due to
70% 30% lockdown period.
The overall survey revealed that the lockdown proved to be stressful for many people as they Localite Hostalite Ÿ 54% were able to give sufficient time for
are bound to the four walls of the household and have lost physical touch with their families, creative activities of their choice.
friends and colleagues. Though this lockdown was necessary, people experience mental stress Ÿ 61% worried about their future admissions
due to the isolation and confinement. While most of the respondents have their own ways of Ÿ 88% stated that their parents are
coping with stress, many are not able to deal with it and have their own set of worries. Following are findings: supporting in their academics during
Ÿ 45% stressed during lockdown period this period
while 34% were not stressed & 22% were Ÿ 88% are in touch with their classmates
not sure and friends for social support during
Ÿ 78% believed that the lockdown have these tough times
affected their studies Ÿ 67% are not seeking any external help for

Ÿ 68% agreed that their daily routine has coping with their anxieties
changed

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