Istiqamah…on the importance of staying the course

Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana (2020) Istiqamah…on the importance of staying the course. IIUM Emotional and Psychological Support Site, May 2020.

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Abstract

When the movement control order (MCO) was first imposed on March 18, the instruction was straight forward – stay at home. Sounded simple enough. Yet, I found myself increasingly restless, even rebellious, especially when photos of prominent individuals flouting the order without facing any consequences were everywhere. Still, the instruction was clear, but honestly, it was exhausting being cooped up for almost 50 days. This is rich coming from someone who is private and prefers to be reclusive – like me. So, why are we tempted to do something when told not to? In the COVID-19 scenario, how do we explain when some people defy public health orders despite knowing the consequences and potential risks? Or maybe the better question should be, how do we explain why some people comply with directives while others do not?

Item Type:	Article (Electronic Media)
Additional Information:	IIUM Emotional and Psychological Support Site 3951/86175
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Psychological reactance; Steadfastness; Istiqamah; COVID-19; Pandemic
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Nor Diana Mohd Mahudin
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2020 10:04
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2020 10:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/86175

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