THE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION OF DISPLACED PEOPLE BY THE JATIGEDE DAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
The Jatigede Dam development project has a significant impact on the lives of the surrounding communities. The relocation and substantial changes in social and cultural structures pose challenges that displaced people need to overcome. This research aims to understand the resilience and adaptation of residents affected by the Jatigede Dam development project, focusing on five aspects of resilience communication. The study utilizes a case study approach to delve into the context of the affected community's life. Data collection includes interviews, observations, and document analysis to provide a holistic understanding of the observed phenomena. The results indicate that the affected communities adapt by creating a new normal, strengthening collective identity, maintaining communication networks, and putting alternative logics to work. They also apply alternative logics by focusing on the positive aspects, reducing negative impacts, and creating positive meaning from challenging experiences. The resilience and adaptation of affected communities involve complex and diverse communicative strategies, acknowledging the significant changes in livelihoods and socio-cultural life as integral parts of the adaptation process.
Displaced People, Development Project, Resilience Communication, Livelihood.