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Disaster Resilience Through Social Capital Among Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan Mukhamad Zulianto; Dwi Herlindawati; Bambang Triyono; Nia Devita Sari; Damayanti Masduki
Humaniora: Journal of Indonesia Culture and Society Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): Humaniora: Journal of Indonesian Culture and Society
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v17i1.14044

Abstract

This research examines how Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMWs) in Taiwan build disaster resilience by mobilizing social capital, particularly in contexts where formal institutional support is limited or absent. Using an interpretive qualitative approach, the study adopts a case study design that includes semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The findings reveal that bonding and bridging social capital, developed through informal community connections, digital platforms, and shared religious and cultural practices, serve as critical assets for disaster preparedness and response. These networks enable mutual aid, timely information exchange, and collective action among IMWs during disaster situations. However, linking social capital appears weak, indicating limited engagement with formal institutions and restricted access to public resources and legal protections. Informal leadership structures and culturally rooted coping strategies continue to play a significant role in fostering grassroots resilience. Nonetheless, systemic challenges such as language barriers, precarious legal status, and digital exclusion continue to impede broader institutional integration. By highlighting the experiences and agency of IMWs, this research contributes meaningfully to the discourse on disaster governance. It underscores the importance of inclusive frameworks that acknowledge the capabilities of migrant communities as active disaster actors rather than passive recipients of aid. It advocates for the inclusion of community-based organizations in national disaster policies and recommends comparative studies across different migrant-receiving contexts to deepen understanding of transnational resilience dynamics.  
Co-Authors Abdi Roni Pandiangan Agustina, Elwin Dwi Ajeng Nurdiana Putri Amalina Mubarokah Amanda Ristriana Pattisinai Anis Afifah Anisa Ramadhanti Annisa Sari Aulia Devi Ramadhanty Avelius Dominggus Sore Badrus Sholeh Bejo Apriyanto Bimby Hidayat Binti Suaidah Hanur Chandra Fauzi Cynthia Nora Dwi Putri Damayanti Masduki Dessy Triana Relita DEWI MASRUROH Dewi Puji Astuti Dimas Anggoro Djoko Widodo Dwi Herlindawati Dwi Novitasari Edwina Nisrina Salsabila Efriyanto, Efriyanto Eka Putri, Septia Vindy Era Friyda Kumala Fithra Ramadian Ghufrani Rifqi, Imelda Gustriansyah, Edy Habib Cahyono Hadi Sasmito Hardiwahyuni, Chiska Harnovinsah Harnovinsah Hery Prasetyo, Hery Hety Mustika Ani Hilmi Ichwa Salam Iis Maulidah Ilham Alamsyah Imelda Ghufrani Rifqi Irmadatus Sholekhah Istiqomatul Lailatufa Izza Maulida Jamaludin Acmad Kholik Jefri Rieski Triyanto Joko Widodo Joko Widodo Junaidi, Eko Wahyu Laili, Alfin Nur Lailiyah, Sitti Nur Lu'luil Hidayah Maftah, Milatul Mega Cantik putri Aditya Miftakhul Wulandari Mita Lestari Mohamad Na’im Mohammad Riki Efendi Mulyadi Mulyadi Munawar Thoharudin Munawar Thoharudin Nadya Cahya Umi Mashita Nia Devita Sari Novelia Al-Raafi Rizki Adinda Sutrsino Nufilatul Hasanah Nur Rohmatus Sholihah Nurcahya Ningsih, Rosita Nurcahyani Nurcahyani, Nurcahyani Olivia Winda Ony Panjaitan Permana, Erwin Pudjo Suharso Pudjo Suharso Putri, Cynthia Nora Dwi Retna Ngesti Sedyati Retna Ngesti Sedyati, Retna Ngesti Riang Puspitaningtias Rizki Febri Andika Hudori Rofiq Noorman Haryadi S Sukidin Sallenna Noya Putri Duanta Santoso, Sigit Sawiji, Hery septi nuristiqomah Sheyla Nichlatus Sovia Sri Kantun Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni St. Afifatul Khoiriyah Sujadmi Sujadmi Sumardi . Triyono, Bambang Wiwin Hartanto Yopinus Bobi Yulia Suriyanti Yushardi Yushardi Yushardi, Yushardi Yusnia Nur Zannah Habibi