Depression, anxiety and stress among accounting undergraduates after the pandemic of covid-19

This research was conducted to investigate the potential increase in depression, anxiety, and stress among 157 accounting undergraduates following the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the main changes was the reintroduction of face-to-face learning mode replacing online and distant learning. The abolishment of movement control order also enabled them to have an active life style such as exercising in open places. Additionally, many Malaysians faced financial issues due to Covid 19 such as being terminated from their employment. A digital survey was utilized to gather data from diploma-level accounting undergraduates at UiTM Perak Branch. The survey adapted the DASS21 questionnaire as per administered by Ministry of Health. The results indicated that despite these changes, the samples’ level of depression, anxiety, and stress among the participants was comparatively low and remained to have a sedentary life style. One possible reason for this outcome was that undergraduates experiencing these mental health issues had already been granted special leave and were therefore not included in the sample. Furthermore, financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, and zakat helped undergraduates facing financial difficulties.