Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the human lifestyle and world socioeconomic conditions. It has attracted many scholars to assess the consequences of this pandemic. From a different angle, this study aims to compare the socioeconomic conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemi...
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| author | Nor Salwati Othman Zuraidah Mohamed Isa Norhidayah Ali Dahlia Ibrahim Azyyati Anuar Suhaida Abu Bakar |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the human lifestyle and world socioeconomic conditions. It has attracted many scholars to assess the consequences of this pandemic. From a different angle, this study aims to compare the socioeconomic conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic; and to assess which socioeconomic indicator was most impacted by the pandemic. This empirical study employed a valid and reliable questionnaire that was randomly distributed to 516 respondents aged 18 to 65 years old in Peninsular Malaysia. Paired sample t-test and frequency analysis were utilised for the data analysis. Results show a significant difference in terms of socioeconomic conditions, namely income, saving, job security, health conditions, security/personal safety, emotional condition, spirituality, and work productivity was observed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, spirituality (99.4%), food security (96.9%), health (88%), and personal safety (83.5%) were the most affected indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcomes of this study could provide policymakers with a clear picture of the effective strategy for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and aiding Malaysia in its economic and social recovery after the pandemic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c0244992998473aa34ebfb9b484a6e82023-11-24T17:35:05ZengMDPI AGProceedings2504-39002022-09-018213210.3390/proceedings2022082032Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in MalaysiaNor Salwati Othman0Zuraidah Mohamed Isa1Norhidayah Ali2Dahlia Ibrahim3Azyyati Anuar4Suhaida Abu Bakar5Department of Accounting and Finance, College of Business Management and Accounting, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Muadzam Shah 26700, Pahang, MalaysiaFaculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok 08400, Kedah, MalaysiaFaculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok 08400, Kedah, MalaysiaFaculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok 08400, Kedah, MalaysiaFaculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok 08400, Kedah, MalaysiaAcademy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok 08400, Kedah, MalaysiaThe COVID-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the human lifestyle and world socioeconomic conditions. It has attracted many scholars to assess the consequences of this pandemic. From a different angle, this study aims to compare the socioeconomic conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic; and to assess which socioeconomic indicator was most impacted by the pandemic. This empirical study employed a valid and reliable questionnaire that was randomly distributed to 516 respondents aged 18 to 65 years old in Peninsular Malaysia. Paired sample t-test and frequency analysis were utilised for the data analysis. Results show a significant difference in terms of socioeconomic conditions, namely income, saving, job security, health conditions, security/personal safety, emotional condition, spirituality, and work productivity was observed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, spirituality (99.4%), food security (96.9%), health (88%), and personal safety (83.5%) were the most affected indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcomes of this study could provide policymakers with a clear picture of the effective strategy for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and aiding Malaysia in its economic and social recovery after the pandemic.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/82/1/32COVID-19 pandemicsocioeconomic impactMalaysia |
| spellingShingle | Nor Salwati Othman Zuraidah Mohamed Isa Norhidayah Ali Dahlia Ibrahim Azyyati Anuar Suhaida Abu Bakar Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia Proceedings COVID-19 pandemic socioeconomic impact Malaysia |
| title | Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia |
| title_full | Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia |
| title_short | Socio-Economic Differences in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Malaysia |
| title_sort | socio economic differences in response to the covid 19 pandemic a case in malaysia |
| topic | COVID-19 pandemic socioeconomic impact Malaysia |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/82/1/32 |
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