Community Social Solidarity in Facing the Flash Flood Disasters in Sungai Limau Sub-District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra

Abstract

Flash flood disasters cause losses to society both in terms of material, non-material, and even psychological. Even though they are in a disaster-prone area, people continue to carry out their life activities as usual. The aim of this research is to analyze the building of community social solidarity in facing the flash flood disasters in Sungai Limau Sub-District, Padang Pariaman Regency. The theory used in this research is the theory of social solidarity emphasizing collective consciousness proposed by Emile Durkheim. The research was conducted in Sungai Limau District, Padang Pariaman Regency. This research uses qualitative research methods with descriptive research type. Informant withdrawal was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method in this research began with non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document study. Data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model was carried out in several stages, namely, data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the community in Sungai Limau sub-district, Padang Pariaman Regency remained resilient in the disaster area due to strengthening social solidarity between communities. This strengthening is built due to a sense of shared destiny, having goals to achieve together, and taking joint action in facing disasters. The conclusions in this research show that collective awareness is built in disaster areas driven by actions and goals to strengthen social solidarity.