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Visual Narratives of Trauma: Analyzing Paintings by Child Survivors of the 2018 Palu Liquefaction Disaster Andreana, I Made Fenggi; Lagandesa, Yun Ratna; Hariana, Kadek; Rizal, Rizal
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3247

Abstract

Children survivors of the 2018 Palu liquefaction disaster experienced profound psychological trauma that often exceeds verbal articulation capacity. Visual art provides alternative pathways for understanding children's disaster experiences and psychological states. This study examined visual characteristics in paintings produced by child liquefaction survivors at SDN 1 Petobo to understand how children represent traumatic disaster experiences through artistic expression. A qualitative descriptive design was employed with purposive sampling of child survivors aged 7-12 years. Data collection involved systematic analysis of children's paintings, semi-structured interviews with children, teachers, and parents, and observational documentation. Visual characteristics were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, focusing on line quality, spatial organization, symbolic elements, form, and color selection. Triangulation across multiple data sources ensured trustworthiness. Analysis revealed consistent patterns: irregular, broken lines depicted environmental instability; cross-sectional spatial representations demonstrated internalization of liquefaction mechanics; universal inclusion of displaced structures and endangered figures established shared trauma narrative; dark earth tones dominated disaster zones while bright colors in peripheral spaces suggested preserved hope. Notably, rescue personnel were absent from all paintings, indicating ongoing vulnerability perceptions. Children's post-disaster artwork functions as multilayered text encoding traumatic experience, scientific understanding, and psychological states simultaneously. Findings validate art-based approaches for trauma assessment and support integration of creative expression into disaster education curricula.
Co-Authors Andhika Pratama, Ryan Andi Imrah Dewi Andreana, I Made Fenggi Anisa Aprilia Arfiatun, Arfiatun Ariani, Komang Dewi Ariasih, Ni Ketut Arif Firmansyah Arif Firmansyah Arifudin, Ahmad Asriani Asriani, Asriani Atika, Reni Azazia, Nur Azizah Azizah Bamolele, Agles Boroallo , Rangga Putra Danti Indriastuti Purnamasari Delviana Kristina Wendur Dewi Tri Rahayu Dina, Deigrina Bangguna Fahriadi Fahriadi Fasli, Muhamammad Fasli, Muhammad Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni Hattab, Hattab Herlina Herlina Hidayati, Miftahul Huber Yaspin Tandi, Elfika Arif Firmansyah Humairah, Dinda Annafia I Nyoman Yadi Anggara Putra Ilmuddin, Ichsanuddin Syahputra Intan Juwita, Intan Jannah, Miftanul Jaya, Christiadi khusnul khotimah Lagandesa, Yun Ratna Lagandesa Manggato, Sandra Dwi Chikitha Melyani Sari Sitepu Molawan, Geyshita Nadya Muchdar Muchdar Muhammad Aqil Muhammad Fasli Musdalifa, Kalista Muzdalifa, Riza Nabilah, Nabilah Muthiah Nashrullah, Nashrullah ni luh dewi puspita Nur Azizah A. Maliada Nur Rahmah Nurtilawati, Nurtilawati Nurul Fitriah Aras Oktaviana, Dita Rima Oktaviana Pahriadi Pase, Moeh Ilham Pratama, Ryan Andhika Putra, I Nyoman Yadi Anggara Putri, Berlyana Amanda Charisma Putriwanti Putriwanti Rahma, Radia Rahmawati, Dyah Ramadani, Anggun Ramadani, Elsa Ramadhani, Aulia Cahya Renita Renita Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal, Rizal Rusli, ⁠Elfira Ryan Andika Pratama Ryan Andika Pratama Saamad, Wanda Gridelvia Safitri, Zafira sandryna22 Sarintan Nurcahyati Kaharu Sisriawan Lapasere Siti ilma a.badar Sitti Nur Fadillah sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni Y Boromang Sudanayasa, Agus Tri Supriyadi Supriyadi Surahman Surahman Surahman Surahman Wilade Syahriono, Sitti Amriana Tanggerahi, Lawrence Tawasako, karolin Tepaso, Avelia Ulfah Ulfah vera angelina pasik pesik Vera Angelina Pesik Wendur , Delviana Kristina Wilade, ⁠Surahman Wutabisu, Edgar renaldy Yun Ratna Lagandesa Yusdin Gagaramusu Yusuf, Gustina M. Zhakina, Nabila Arkha Zulnuraini