Strengthening
Social Systems and Social Structure in facing Disaster Threats in Palu City Indonesia
Harifuddin Harifuddin, Anriani Haslinda B., Azuz Faidah, Iskandar Abdul Malik and
Haris Subhan
Disaster Advances; Vol. 17(5); 24-33;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/175da024033; (2024)
Abstract
Disasters are not only caused by environmental vulnerability but also by social
system and social structure problems. It requires strengthening the social system
and social structure. This study aims to analyze (1) social capital strengthening
to face disaster threats (2) strengthening the role of family social institutions
to face disaster threats and (3) a model of strengthening the social system and
social structure to face disaster threats. This research used Explanatory-Sequential
Transformative design. Data collection used observations, in-depth interviews, of
surveys and literature studies. The sample was 149 people.
The results showed that (1) social capital strengthening occurred through mangrove
planting, reforestation, disaster counseling and awareness of disaster sites. (2)
strengthening family social institutions through knowledge of monitoring systems,
early warning systems and signs and equipment, knowing evacuation routes and safety
of self and others and (3) The model of social capital and social structure to strengthen
the face of disaster threats is togetherness and cooperation based on the need for
security and safety of residents. The research conclusions are: (1) social capital
such as togetherness, cooperation, reciprocity and mutual trust are very urgent
to unite communities exposed to disasters (2) strengthening family institutions
took place through awareness of disaster knowledge and (3) social capital follows
the priority of needs with which social capital operates.
