RESILIENCY MODEL OF RESIDENTS IN EARTHQUAKE-PRONE AREAS: ASSESSING COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND ADAPTATION

This study examines the resiliency of residents in an earthquake-prone area. An Exploratory Factor Analysis
(EFA) was conducted from the survey among 150 residents. Using a survey questionnaire, data were collected
and analyzed through exploratory factor analysis to identify key components of resilience. The Kaiser-MeyerOlkin (KMO) Measure of Sampling Adequacy and Bartlett’s test of Sphericity were used in factor analysis to
assess the suitability of the data for factor analysis, and a Scree Plot was used to graphically identify the optimal
number of factors that can be extracted from the survey. Based on the findings, three factors were determined
that contributes to the resiliency of the residents when using EFA. Particularly, psychological and social
resilience, awareness and preparedness, and structural and community preparedness. This study highlights the
interplay between social capital, risk perception and actionable preparedness, providing insights for
policymakers and disaster management practitioners aiming to enhance earthquake resilience at both the
individual and community levels.