Abstract

The aim of this research paper is to examine the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on people behavior and understand whether the change will only be temporary or permanent. A descriptive quantitative study was conducted to 300 respondents to answer open questions on old behaviors that they continue and have to stop and new behaviors that emerge. The finding of the studies showed that during crisis people were able to sacrificed activities that they like considering the high perceived risk to the situation.  Such as they stop going out, hang out with friends and family, being outdoor and dining out.  People also showed effort to adjust to the situation to shift to best alternative which was online activities such as online learning, online working, online shopping, and even online socialization.  People also adjusted with developing new skills.  Whether these habits will stay will depend on perceived risk, comfort, and level of sacrificing that people provide. Mobility restriction has significantly changed people behavior. COVID-19 pandemic has led to life-changing challenges to people all around the world.  Confinement has drastically change people daily routine and lifestyle. This study examines the reason and the impact of the changes that happen. There was no deep discussion to explore more insight about how people behaved.  Also, this study only conducted in Jakarta and its surrounding cities.