The Effect of Online Learning Policy toward Indonesian Students’ Mental Health during Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: The determination of a health emergency has implications for an online learning policy enactment in Indonesia. After one year of implementing the online learning policy, it has broughtproblems for Indonesian students, especially mental health issued. Aim: This research aimed to further analyze the relationship between the implementation of online learning policies and the mental health of Indonesian students after one year of Covid-19 pandemic. Method: This research used non-doctrinal legal research methods with a qualitative approach. Conclusion: The implementation of online learning policies has an indirect effect on mental health for students aged 7-18 years. Stressful conditions, lack of interaction, potential to become introverted are problems after one year of the implementation of the online learning policy. However, this condition is different from students in higher education who are more ready and comfortable with online learning patterns. Keywords: Policy; online learning; mental health; Covid-19.