THE ROLE OF SOCIAL RELIGIOSITY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY ECONOMY OF KEDIRI REGENCY EAST JAVA AS THE IMPACT OF COVID-19

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the role of the social religiosityand information system of the community of Kediri amid the economic difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is literature study. Statistical data obtained through the official website of the regency of Kediri. The novelty of this research is to explain how the role of the social religiosityand information system of the community of Kediri in economic difficulties and efforts that have been made together in dealing with the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. This can be a new source of reference for science that discusses the ability of technology and social religiosity in combating pandemics and economic difficulties. Previous research has focused on policies and supply chains in covid-19 affected countries. The results of the study explained that the regency of Kediri became one of the areas where people had a high level of social religiosity. The use of information systems in the regency of Kediri has a role in mobilizing local organizations and government agencies as mediators between citizens in need and who provide support and help minimize negative stigma that develops in the community due to the impact of the pandemic outbreak.

Keywords:Social religiosity, Information Systems, Economics, Covid-19