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An Examination of the Factors Shaping Community Adaptation to a New Norm of Life

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The year 2022 is regarded as a transition year for Malaysia, marking the shift from the Covid-19 pandemic to an endemic phase. This transition has not only impacted individuals but has also tested the resilience of family and community institutions. This study aims to identify the factors influencing communities in adapting to the changes towards a new normal through factor analysis. The findings of the study reveal that there are eight key factors that influence the community: family relationships, economic relationships, health relationships, safety relationships, community relationships, spiritual relationships, environmental relationships, and communication technology relationships. All these factors indicate that the new normal brings unique challenges to the community. Therefore, emphasizing all these factors is crucial in formulating an integrated strategy to empower the community in adapting to the new normal.

Source: International Journal of Law Government and Communication

DOI: 10.35631/ijlgc.1039016

Authors: Nurkaliza Khalid, Nor ‘Adha Ab Hamid, Norziah Othman, Nur Zulfah Md Abdul Salam, Mohd Farok Mat Nor, Muhammad Naqib Sahrani

Institution: Selangor Islamic University

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Prevention and Impact

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia