Constraining Issues in Research Undertaking Amidst the Pandemic Era: A mixed- method projective analysis

Abstract

The current study examines research approaches adopted by master students in conducting final projects in the time of the pandemic’s end-phase. Targeting this, quantitative and qualitative methods were used. The findings show that there was an aggregation of factors resulting blatant mediocrity in research, which are: First, lack of constant supportive supervisory accompaniment. Second, mental health issues which appeared to be detrimental. Third, the unsupportive atmosphere with respect to reaching target populations and pee-exchange. Fourth, resorting to misconduct, and that, dissatisfaction feeling among the participants was predominantly noticeable, and that, they could do better in normal circumstances.