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The Perks of Well Targeting Social Protection Program: The Impact of Kartu Prakerja Program to Mental Health

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  • Chairina Hanum Siregar

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Muhammad Rifqi Aufari

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Hamdan Bintara

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Raka Rizky Fadilla

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Wildan Al Kautsar Anky

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Nia Kurnia Sholihah

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Lovina Aisha Malika Putri

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Alin Halimatussadiah

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

  • Jahen Fachrul Rizki

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI))

Abstract

Many workers in Indonesia experienced job loss and decreasing income during the pandemic of COVID-19. These phenomena have a tremendous impact on workers since they were affected by economic losses and worsened their mental health. To help the worker, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) is releasing Kartu Prakerja program (Pre-employment Card), an on-demand and self-targeting program.This study investigates the impact of Kartu Prakerja program on people’s mental health conditions. We use online survey data collected from 4000 respondents from all over Indonesia in August–September 2020. Our main independent variables are mental health-related variables, such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, and anger level. By using ordered logistic regression, this study shows a positive andsignificant relationship between people who are receiving Kartu Prakerja on their sadness, anxiety, and anger level. Receiving Kartu Prakerja could reduce their sadness, anxiety and anger level. Whereas it does not affect their happiness levels.

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  • Chairina Hanum Siregar & Muhammad Rifqi Aufari & Hamdan Bintara & Raka Rizky Fadilla & Wildan Al Kautsar Anky & Nia Kurnia Sholihah & Lovina Aisha Malika Putri & Alin Halimatussadiah & Jahen Fachrul R, 2022. "The Perks of Well Targeting Social Protection Program: The Impact of Kartu Prakerja Program to Mental Health," LPEM FEBUI Working Papers 202270, LPEM, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia, revised 2022.
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    Keywords

    COVID-19 — kartu prakerja — mental health — indonesia;

    JEL classification:

    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • I19 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Other
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs

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