(2021-11-06) Mthalane, Peggy Pinky; Agbenyegah, Albert Tchey; Dlamini, Bongani Innocent
Purpose: Reduce the spread of the virus amongst people, especially students and lecturers, thus online
learning was introduced in 2020. To find out the effectiveness of online learning and family dynamics posed
by this phenomenon
Design/methodology/approach: The researchers conducted a research at one of the University of Technology
in South Africa, situated in the Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, in Pietermaritzburg. The main aim was to
determine the challenges posed by online learning while students were at home, compounded by COVID-19
pandemic.
Findings: The results of the analysis showed the connection between family dynamics such as family
settings, online learning and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in this regard. It can then be concluded that
there is a significant influence between family setting, such as bereavement, divorce, lack of internet
connection and overcrowding at home, COVID-19 and the adjustment to online learning.
Research limitations/implications: Lack of internet connection and overcrowding at home, COVID-19 and
the adjustment to online learning.
