Questionable-Cause Logical Fallacy and Modality Scapegoating: Synthesis of Research on Mental Health and Remote Learning

• In Event: Examining Factors Related to Mental Health Within Online Learning Environments

Abstract

While there has been a great deal of debate over the impact of online and remote learning on mental health and well-being, there has been no systematic syntheses or reviews of the research. Our review and thematic analysis of the literature suggests that (a) it’s difficult to control for pandemic effects, (b) studies present a mixed variability around how mental health is measured, (c) certain students may indeed struggle more in an online context, and (d) research that does not assume a direct relationship provides the best insights. Based on this study, we suggest researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and administrators exercise extreme caution around making generalizable assertions with respect to the impacts of remote learning and mental health.

Authors

• Michael Kristopher Barbour, Touro University - California
  Presenting Author

• Stephanie Moore, University of New Mexico
  Presenting Author

• George Veletsianos, University of Minnesota
  Presenting Author