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Suhanti, I. Y., Noorrizki, R. D., & Pambudi, K. S. (2021). Risk Perception of Covid 19. KnE Social Sciences, 4(15), 139–144. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v4i15.8197

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  • Indah Yasminum Suhanti

    Indah Yasminum Suhanti

    Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
  • Rakhmaditya Dewi Noorrizki

    Rakhmaditya Dewi Noorrizki

    Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
  • Kukuh Setyo Pambudi

    Kukuh Setyo Pambudi

    Damai dan Resolusi Konflik, Universitas Pertahanan, Bogor, Indonesia

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  • Jan 5, 2021

Risk Perception of Covid 19

KnE Social Sciences / International Conference of Psychology / Pages 139–144

Abstract




The purpose of this study was to describe risk perception of Covid 19 in Indonesia. The research was conducted using a survey method with a descriptive quantitative approach. The questionnaire was structured using established theories of risk perception. Questionnaires were compiled on the google form application and distributed via WA. There were 508 participants. The results showed that the participants’ risk perception to Covid 19 was moderate. Most participants were aged between 17 - 32 years, young adults. Participants generally view the government as a trusted source of information about Covid 19. However, further research it is necessary to deepen the role of the government in the perception of the risk of Covid 19 in young adulthood.




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