The Impact of COVID-19 on Values and Religiosity in a Multi-Ethnic Population

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2023

Abstract

We investigated the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on values and religiosity in multi-ethnic Malaysia. Values were measured as changes in values, daily activities, and life priorities using a 5-point Likert scale (-2 to +2). Centrality of Religiosity Scale measured changes in religiosity. Around 176 predominantly female (66.5%), Chinese (68.2%) respondents, aged 35.5 +/- 14.1 completed the survey. Most life values changed positively: a sense of security at home (2, interquartile range IQR]: 1-2), connection with family (1, 1-2), and contribution to society (1, 1-2). Certain life priorities' importance increased: health (2, IQR 2-2), family (2, 2-2), and happiness (2, 1-2); except power and money. These significant positive changes in values and religiosity varied between genders and ethnicities.

Keywords

COVID-19, values, religiosity, ethnicity

Publication Title

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health

Divisions

medicinedept,ummc

Funders

University of Malaya Specialist Center (UMSC) C.A.R.E. grant (PV 056-2018),Impact Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IIRG) Program (IIRG003A-2020HWB)

Volume

35

Issue

8

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publisher Location

2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA

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