The Correlation between Family Resilience and Disaster Preparedness among Survivors of the Mount Semeru Eruption

Abstract

Introduction Natural disasters can reduce family resilience and affect disaster preparedness; this study aims to examine the relationship between family resilience and disaster preparedness among survivors of the Mount Semeru eruption in HUNTARA-HUNTAP, Lumajang Regency; Method This study used a quantitative method with cross sectional approach, involving a population of all survivors of the Mount Semeru eruption living in HUNTARA-HUNTAP, totaling 175 heads of households. The sampling technique used simple random sampling, with a research sample size of 122. Data collection was done using family resilience and disaster preparedness questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman’s Rank correlation test (p<0,005); Result The results showed that 91 respondents (74.6%) had a moderate level of family resilience, while 66 respondents (54.1%) were categorized as almost ready in terms of disaster preparedness. A statistically significant correlation was found between family resilience and disaster preparedness (p = 0.034; α = 0.05); Conclusion There is a significant positive relationship between family resilience and disaster preparedness among survivors of the Mount Semeru eruption. Strengthening family resilience may enhance preparedness in future disaster situations.