Indonesian Student Preparedness Living in the Pandemic

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10.2991/978-94-6463-166-1_24How to use a DOI?

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Students; Adolescence; Preparedness; Pandemic; COVID-19

Abstract

Entering the second year of the Covid 19 pandemic, it has become clear that preparedness to live and adapt to the pandemic situation is key to survival and filled life. High school students are among the high-risk demographic group of the pandemic in Indonesia, which saw their age group excluded from the initial vaccination effort. Coupled with the tendencies of being bold and brash, it is important to assess the student’s preparedness to inform policymaking in education. This study aims to investigate students’ preparedness in living with the Covid 19 pandemic. We surveyed 439 students from several cities across Indonesia who were determined by random sampling technique. The survey was conducted using online questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistical techniques. The result shows that Indonesian high school students actively seek information about the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they are found to be less disciplined in following health protocols especially in avoiding crowds or limiting their social and outdoor activities. The study also found notable unwillingness among students to get vaccinated. The study concludes that Indonesian students are prepared with adequate information about COVID-19, but are not prepared to adjust their lifestyle to the health protocols of the pandemic. This should be taken into account in policymaking in education such as the plan to reopen schools countrywide.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Trisna Amelia
AU  - Bony Irawan
AU  - Erda Muhartati
AU  - Azza Nuzullah Putri
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/05/22
TI  - Indonesian Student Preparedness Living in the Pandemic
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biology, Science and Education (IcoBioSE 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 162
EP  - 170
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-166-1_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-166-1_24
ID  - Amelia2023
ER  -