Global/Local Everyday Life after COVID-19: Social Disruptions, Transformation, and Religion in the Digital Age and New Communication Technologies, Dr Johanna Imelda, Ameylia Arintyas
Dr Johanna Debora Imelda
Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Social and Political Science
Universitas Indonesia
Indonesia
ORCID: 0000-0002-5599-4036
Ameylia Puspita Rosa Dyah Ayu Arintyas
Public Administration Study Program
Universitas Mulawarman
Indonesia
ORCID: 0000-0002-8903-1246
Paper Type: Research
Received: 27 November 2024 / Revised: 26 January 2025 / Accepted: 19 February 2024 / Published: 15 August 2025
DOI: 10.47556/J.WJEMSD.21.3.2025.4
Purpose: This article explores how disruption during COVID-19 drove community transformation through religion, digitalisation, and grassroots social protection.
Design/methodology/approach: This research utilised a qualitative approach that explores grassroots movement development and community adaptation to pandemic-driven disruption.
Findings: The findings show that disruption drives innovation in tackling COVID-19. Grassroots movements leverage digital literacy, religious teachings, and new communication technologies to foster empathy and support vulnerable communities. Social media transforms interaction patterns, enabling digital platforms for economic recovery and poverty reduction through collaborative efforts. By utilising social capital, grassroots communities strengthen solidarity and social awareness. Digital communication enhances outreach, making grassroots initiatives more effective and efficient in social protection.
Originality/value: This study highlights community-led solutions to social issues and the role of digital technology in fostering solidarity, information sharing, and empowerment.
Research Implications: Digital-driven grassroots movements offer innovative social protection, providing lessons for stronger government safety nets.
Keywords: Social Protection; Digital Religion; Informal Programme; Grassroots Movement; Pandemic
Citation: Imelda, J. D. and Arintyas, A. P. R. D. A. (2025): Global/Local Everyday Life after COVID-19: Social Disruptions, Transformation, and Religion in Digital Age and New Communication Technologies. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (WJEMSD), Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 251-265.
