Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika
Vol. 21 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika

Humans and disasters: Examining the disaster mitigation knowledge of the Kaili tribe in Central Sulawesi

Indah Ahdiah (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Tadulako)
Moh. Nutfa (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Tadulako)
Mohamad Surya Sutrisno (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Tadulako)
Siti Rosyidatul Izzah (Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Tadulako)
Restu Monika Nia Betaubun (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Law, Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka Jayapura)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

The natural disasters of earthquakes, liquefaction, and tsunamis marked the activation of the Palu Koro Fault on September 28, 2018, resulting in numerous casualties. However, the Kaili people, as the indigenous community, possess local knowledge of disaster mitigation, thereby minimizing risks. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore historical values and traditional knowledge related to disaster mitigation. This study aims to explain the existence of local disaster mitigation knowledge within the mindset of the Kaili ethnic group. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected through interviews and document analysis, which were interpreted. Data validity was ensured through temporal triangulation and source triangulation. The indicators examined were myths regarding signs of natural disasters and the symbolization of disaster knowledge. The results of the study indicate that natural disaster mitigation is closely linked to the myths that persist within the community. Local disaster knowledge is symbolized through the local language, aiming to build collective memory regarding the threat of impending natural disasters. The findings of this study concluded the importance of integrating traditional disaster mitigation knowledge with modern knowledge grounded in rationality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DIALEKTIKA

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika (JSD) is open access, peer-reviewed and scientific journal published by Universitas Airlangga. The objective of Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika (JSD) is to publish original research and review articles which advance the theoretical understanding of, promote and report ...