Public’s Perception on Social Media towards New Normal during Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: Content Analysis on Religious Social Media Accounts

Abstract

Religious activities usually bring large numbers of people together in certain places. However, in the current Covid-19 pandemic situation, gathering activities can increase the possibility of a faster spread of the virus. For this reason, this research aims to determine the people’s perceptions on the implementation status of new normal on religious-based social media accounts. This research was conducted by using the content analysis research model. The data were collected through purposive sampling technique from the status and comments of some religious Instagram accounts. The data were collected from seven different Instagram accounts.The result showed that most people who follow religious accounts on Instagram disagree with the implementation of new normal. The results of this research can be used as considerations for the government in determining additional policies regarding the application of new normal to achieve the expected goals.