ASANKA: Journal of Social Science And Education
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

Social Resilience After Slum Relocation: Case Study of Karang Mumus River Revitalization in Samarinda City

Zulkifli Abdullah (Mulawarman University, Samarinda)
Ian Tubangsa (Mulawarman University, Samarinda)
Novita Surya Ningsih (Mulawarman University, Samarinda)
Aryanti Situmorang (Mulawarman University, Samarinda)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

River revitalization not only results in physical changes but also creates structural pressures, such as relocation and changes in people's living spaces. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of the community's social resilience in slum areas following the Karang Mumus River revitalization project in Samarinda City. This study uses a qualitative case study design and employs purposive sampling to select informants. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and documentation. Research results show that residents who stay develop resilience, grounded in the sustainability of space, as seen through the utilization of still-owned residential assets, the sustainability of informal economic activities, and strong social ties and trust networks among residents. Meanwhile, residents who move exhibit a more dynamic and transformative form of resilience, able to reorganize livelihood strategies, use compensation as initial capital, and rebuild social networks in new environments. These findings are expected to inform the formulation of development policies that are not only assessed on the basis of physical outcomes alone but also capable of supporting the social life of the affected community.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

asanka

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Social Science and Education [e-ISSN 2722-9998 | p-ISSN 2723-0007] is a journal research published by Institute for Social Science And Education, State Islamic Institute of Ponorogo. This journal first published in 2020 to facilitate the publication of research and articles. ASANKA ...