IJIET 2026 Vol.16(6): 1614-1623
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.6.2626
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.6.2626
The Emotional Impact of Virtual Learning Environments: A Psycho-Educational Perspective among Upper Secondary Students
Sabah Jamil Al-Nawaiseh
Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
Email: snawaisseh@meu.edu.jo (S.J.A.-N.)
Email: snawaisseh@meu.edu.jo (S.J.A.-N.)
Manuscript received November 5, 2025; revised December 1, 2025; accepted January 22, 2026; published June 18, 2026
Abstract—This study explored how virtual learning environments affect the emotions of upper secondary students from a psycho-educational viewpoint. The researcher used a descriptive-analytical approach and gathered data with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and other scales that assessed learning experiences and psycho-educational effects. The participants were upper secondary students who took part in virtual learning during the school year. The results showed that most students reported positive emotions such as enthusiasm, happiness, and self-confidence, with 65% to 79% reporting them. Negative emotions such as stress, frustration, and anxiety were much less common. Students also gave high ratings to the educational, psychological, and social aspects of virtual learning, noting that it helped them better understand the material, improve technical skills, and feel more connected to their school community. Statistical analysis found a significant difference in Subscale 1 by course load, but no significant differences by gender, grade, or in other subscales. This suggests that virtual learning environments are inclusive and emotionally supportive for all students. The study concludes that well-designed virtual learning can boost both academic success and emotional health, and recommends further research on integrating emotional support into digital learning.
Keywords—emotional impact, virtual learning environments, psycho-educational perspective, secondary students
Copyright © 2026 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).
Keywords—emotional impact, virtual learning environments, psycho-educational perspective, secondary students
Cite: Sabah Jamil Al-Nawaiseh, "The Emotional Impact of Virtual Learning Environments: A Psycho-Educational Perspective among Upper Secondary Students," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 1614-1623, 2026.
Copyright © 2026 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).