<![CDATA[Psychological resilience is increasingly recognised as a socially and culturally shaped process rather than a purely individual trait. This qualitative phenomenological study examined how residents of Bayan Village, North Lombok, Indonesia, perceive and experience cultural values and mutual assistance in relation to psychological resilience. Ten adult participants were purposively selected using maximum variation sampling and engaged in semi-structured in-depth interviews between February and May 2026. Data were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis, yielding five themes: shared cultural values as a community foundation; mutual assistance as practical and emotional support; social connectedness as psychological strength; meaning-making and adaptation during difficulties; and the dual nature of communal expectations. Residents described receiving various forms of help — including labour, food, information, flexible credit, and moral presence — that reduced feelings of isolation and increased reassurance. However, social obligations, limited privacy, social judgement, and unequal capacities to contribute also created strain. Participants emphasised self-reliance, personal boundaries, and adapting support practices to changing social conditions. The findings suggest that psychological resilience in this community is socially and culturally embedded rather than individually determined. Community mental health interventions should build on existing local support systems while remaining attentive to their limitations.]]>
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