Perceived Seriousness and Perceived Benefit of Worshiping Behavior Among Muslims During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Background: Through the Ministry of Religion, the Indonesian government appealed to all Muslims to worship at home during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The government aims to minimize the risk of transmitting the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. The rise in the Covid-19 cases and the government's appeal in this regard has provided a variety of perceptions within society.

Purpose: This study was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic to see the relationship between perceived seriousness and benefits with Muslim worship behaviors.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey and conducted in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. A total of 43 Muslims was selected using convenience sampling. The independent variables were perceived as seriousness and benefit. The dependent variable was worship behavior. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Chi-Square.

Results: In Central Lombok, a total of 43 Muslims had perceived seriousness (83.37%) and perceived benefit (86.05%). During the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of 36 people (83.72%) were self-reported worship at home. The perceived seriousness was not statistically related to worship behavior at home during the Covid-19 pandemic (p = 0.811), while the perception of benefit was statistically associated with worship behavior at home during the Covid-19 pandemic (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Perceived benefit relate to the Muslims' decision to worship at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.