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Accepted Paper:
Paper short abstract:
This study explores relational wellbeing in flood-prone slum areas using a mixed-method approach. The findings highlight the multidimensional nature of wellbeing, emphasizing socio-cultural and relational aspects.
Paper long abstract:
This study investigates the complex and multidimensional nature of wellbeing in flood-prone slum areas, emphasizing the critical intersection of objective socioeconomic data with subjective assessments. While traditional socioeconomic indicators provide valuable insights, they often fail to capture the nuanced lived experiences of individuals navigating chronic environmental and social challenges. To address this gap, the research explores relational wellbeing, encompassing personal, material, and social dimensions, offering a more comprehensive understanding of live in marginalized communities. Employing a mixed-method approach, we collected quantitative data from 700 respondents across three flood-affected Indonesian cities: Bima (200), Pontianak (300), and Manado (200) – and complemented it with 37 in-depth qualitative interviews conducted in the same locations. The qualitative data contextualizes the survey results, providing deeper insights into the dynamics of relational wellbeing. The findings aligned with White’s (2008) multidimensional wellbeing framework, reveal the und influence of socio-cultural and relational factors in shaping wellbeing amidst crises. Dimensions such as conviviality, economic resilience, and religiosity emerged as the most significant contributors to wellbeing, highlighting the importance of social relationships, environmental contexts, and cultural values. This study underscores the necessity of incorporating both objective and subjective measures to inform policymaking. By addressing wellbeing holistically – considering both material and relational aspects – policy makers and practioners design more effective, inclusive, and sustainable interventions to enhance quality of life in vulnerable communities. In the context of escalating environmental and socio-economic crises, this approach offers a pathway to resilience and long-term recovery.
Wellbeing in crisis and ‘ordinary’ times: Exploring the Bath Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD) legacy in development studies and beyond
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