THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE DECLINE IN THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF BOGOR CITY

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the welfare of people in Bogor City. The primary data came from 36 respondents from five sub-districts in Bogor City from different professions and affected by the pandemic as well as in-depth interviews with the heads of puskesmas, sub-districts, and representatives of RT leaders. Respondents' income experienced a sharp decline of between 30%-70% at the beginning of the pandemic while spending tended to remain constant. This condition causes respondents to have to anticipate family expenses. In general, there has been a decrease in respondents' income levels during the pandemic, but not all respondents have made drastic changes in food patterns. They only change certain types of side dishes and prefer to find other sources of income to maintain old spending patterns rather than change family spending patterns.