Fear of COVID-19, Intolerance of Uncertainty, dan Health Anxiety Pada Kelompok Usia Produktif Di Era Pandemi COVID-19

Abstract

Based on a survey from the Task Force for Handling COVID-19 in 2021, the productive age group (19-45 years) is the age group with the most confirmed positive case of COVID-19. Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty are common psychological responses found during pandemic. However, if this response develops in a maladaptive direction, it can have negative impacts on the individual in the longer term. The purpose of this study was to describe the fear of COVID-19, intolerance of uncertainty (IU), and health anxiety in individuals of productive age, especially in Greater Jakarta. This study uses a quantitative approach, with the type of correlation research. The measurement instrument that will be used is the fear of COVID-19, IUS-12, and WI-8 questionnaires. The participants in this study were individuals aged 19-45 years domiciled in Greater Jakarta. The analysis technique that will be used in this research is correlation test and regression test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between the variables fear of COVID-19, health anxiety, and intolerance of uncertainty.