The Disruptions of Household Assets Due to Semeru Volcano Eruption, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

A failure to establish a clear connection between disruption and household assets may result in essential needs being overlooked by families attempting to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of disasters. This research conducted a comprehensive analysis to detect and chart the diverse disruptions inflicted upon household livelihood assets as a consequence of the 2021 Semeru Volcano Eruption. A mixed-method approach was employed, utilizing an open-ended questionnaire and interviews for data collection. The data underwent descriptive statistics and Colaizzi analysis. A comprehensive map of household asset disruption caused by the Semeru Eruption, following the Pentagon asset model framework, has been developed, encompassing different aspects of household livelihood security (HLS). The disruptions include 1) disruptions to human assets (88%), primarily affecting food assets, particularly their distribution; 2) disruptions to physical assets (100 %), resulting in the loss of housing; 3) disruptions to financial assets (96,5%), characterized by the loss of valuable family assets and employment; 4) disruptions to social assets (60,5 %), specifically impacting spiritual activities; and 5) disruptions to natural assets (50 %), particularly the accessibility of clean water. This research also sheds light on the initial coping mechanisms employed by the affected community.