The development of the internet especially when the pandemic hits the world affects the teaching and learning. While online learning has been adapted by universities since the early 1990s, higher education institutions are forced to use technology in teaching and learning as a result of the pandemic. Online learning affects the students physically and mentally by looking at issues that arise following the full adoption of technology in education. With that being said, this paper aims to understand the effects of online learning on students’ life satisfaction. The study uses a cross-sectional method which is to survey 319 students of Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM) Kuala Lumpur. The result of this study indicates the students accept online learning, however, it too affects the students’ overall emotion and life satisfaction. The students feel that learning can be unfulfilling and stressful in comparison with traditional face-to-face classes. It can be concluded that the university students are not
ready to accept online learning though it can provide good user experience and changes to the teaching and learning process in this 21st century. The study recommended future research to study proper methods that can be used to ensure the students are satisfied with online learning and life.
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