RESIDENT ADAPTATION AND HOUSING ADJUSTMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze resident’s adaptation and housing adjustments in accordance with the implementation of the stay at home policy by the Indonesian government during the pandemic. This is a quantitative research with data obtained from respondents using a questionnaire. Data were collected to determine public opinion using a survey method, such as a questionnaire due to the inability to carry out direct and face-to-face interviews during the pandemic. Respondents’ opinions were discussed with contingency coefficient analysis and explained descriptively. The result showed that residents adjusted to working and studying from home via online. Most of the adjustments took place in self-owned houses. A significant number agreed to receiving guests and holding community meetings at home by adjusting the terrace and implementing social distancing. Most respondents have adequate awareness of implementing health protocols to limit the spread of COVID19 in their homes, such as by creating space. Residents make adaptations in response to threats to health, welfare, and comfort during the pandemic. Adjustment of housing space is carried out for awareness and the existence of a health protocol that needs to be met. The more complex the requirements, the more varied the adjustments.