Author(s): Iskandar Agung, M. Calvin Capnary, Widodo Zuhdi, Siswantari, Etty Sofyatiningrum, Sri Hidayati, Israr Ahmad, Mohd Lutfi Iskandar
This paper aims to explain the impact of Learning From Home (LFH) on the mental emotional condition and psychological well-being of students, as well as its effect on student learning outcomes. This paper is the result of research on 600 elementary school students in 4 (four) cities in Indonesia. Data was collected through an online questionnaire with the assistance of the principal and teachers. This questionnaire was designed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB), with assessment through categorization. Analysis was also carried out using SEM techniques to determine the magnitude of the impact and contribution of indicators to variables. The results of the study found that learning from home through online had a positive impact on the creation of mental Emotional Conditions (EMC) and Psychological Well-Being (PWB), then both had an effect on student learning outcomes. It is recommended that online learning pay attention to the main indicators in influencing the LFH, EMC, and PWB variables. Online learning in this pandemic period is not limited to fulfilling the completeness of technology and internet networks, implementing an emergency curriculum, but also creating a high mental emotional state and psychological well-being of students. LFH requires the application of appropriate, creative, interesting, collaborative learning approaches, arouse curiosity, develop study habits, and become the entrance for the formation of student character.