Community Coping Mechanisms Affected by Natural Disaster

Zahara Farhan, zahara Community Coping Mechanisms Affected by Natural Disaster. Turnitin. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Introduction: The coping mechanism for disaster victims is a dynamic process in solving problems to control every�thing that threatens and the coping mechanisms used by each individual is different. The impact of natural disasters will cause individuals to experience disturbances in physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. The aim of this study was to analyse the coping mechanisms of the people Warung Cagak Village, Cilawu District, Garut Re�gency who are affected by natural disasters. Methods: This study was deployed with descriptive quantitative research design and was carried out in July 2020 in the Village of Warung Cagak, Cilawu District, Garut Regency. The sample technique used was simple random sampling on 150 heads of families representing people of warung cagak village whom were affected by flash floods and landslides. The instrument used for collecting data was questionnaire. Anal�ysis data using the median value which was then categorized using a frequency distribution. In doing this, the writer used median value which was then categorized by frequency distribution to analyse data. Results: The result showed that the vast majority of family heads (91.5%) had adaptive coping mechanisms and a small proportion of it (8.5%) had adaptive coping mechanisms when they were impacted by natural disasters. This is due to people engaging in positive activities such as praying, harboring feelings, and diverting attention to more useful things in order to distract themselves from the problem. Conclusion: According to the study’s findings, almost all communities have adaptive coping mechanisms when they are impacted by natural disasters.

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