RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Influence of stress and emotions in the learning process: the example of COVID-19 on university students: a narrative review A1 Córdova Martínez, Alfredo A1 Caballero García, Alberto A1 Drobnic, Franchek A1 Roche Collado, Enrique A1 Noriega González, David César K1 Emotions K1 Emociones K1 Emotional Intelligence K1 Inteligencia emocional K1 Stress K1 Estrés K1 Psychology K1 Learning K1 Aprendizaje K1 Inteligencia K1 Performance K1 COVID-19 K1 College students K1 Estudiantes universitarios K1 Education, Higher K1 Enseñanza superior K1 Educational attainment K1 Public health K1 Health policy K1 61 Psicología K1 3212 Salud Publica K1 5902.10 Política Sanitaria K1 5312.04 Educación AB Emotional instability and stress are the main disturbances that condition the learning process, affecting both teachers and students. The main objective of this review is to analyze the influence of stress and emotions (as part of stress) on the learning environment. Stress is a physiological mechanism that the organism develops to adapt and survive external and internal challenges. In this context, stress tends to be seen as a negative condition in the learning process when it is chronic. Extreme stress situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can generate anxiety and frustration in students. However, other studies indicate that controlled stress can positively enhance the learning process. On the other hand, the quality and intensity of emotions resulting from stress can influence as well the learning process. Positive emotions are healthy and can promote optimal learning. Emotions lead to sentimental, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological changes, which will have a strong influence on intellectual performance. The activation of coping strategies constitutes a key mechanism for dealing positively with problems and challenges, generating positive emotions essential for the self-regulation of learning. In conclusion, correct management of emotions in stressful situations could promote effective learning through enhanced attention and capacity to solve problems. PB MDPI SN 2227-9032 YR 2023 FD 2023 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/68769 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/68769 LA eng NO Healthcare, 2023, Vol. 11, Nº. 12, 1787 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 16-jul-2024