Emerging Trends in Education: Evaluating the Benefits and Potential Risks for Student Learning and Well-being
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https://doi.org/10.62997/psi.2025b-42068Keywords:
Emerging Trends, Technology Integration, Benefits, Well-Being, Potential RisksAbstract
The purpose of this study was to assess how Emerging Trends in Education affect students' learning, well-being, and potential risks. The study has a descriptive approach, and the researcher used a quantitative methodology to investigate the relationship and impact between different variables (students' learning, well-being, and potential risks to students). The study population included all public universities in Punjab, with the University of Okara selected via convenience sampling. A survey using a 5-point Likert scale was conducted among 505 students (283 males, 222 females), and data were analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Excel. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Pearson correlation assessed the relationship between emerging trends (technology integration) and student learning/well-being, while linear regression examined its effects. Independent sample t-tests and ANOVA evaluated differences based on demographic variables (gender, age, and location). The study found a positive impact of emerging trends (technology integration) on student learning, well-being, and potential risks, with significant differences based on demographic variables (gender, age, and location). It recommends that educators and policymakers adopt balanced technology integration, ensuring efficiency while addressing potential risks.
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