Disruption of 2014 Flood and the Effects on Social Equilibrium

Sarina Yusoff and Abdul Hafiz Ab Rahman
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Sarina Yusoff: Centre for Research in Development, Social and Environment, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Abdul Hafiz Ab Rahman: Centre for Research in Development, Social and Environment, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 11, 972-983

Abstract: The 2014 flood disaster had a profound impact on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, significantly disrupting the social equilibrium within flood-prone communities. This article presents a sociological analysis of the social disruptions experienced by victims in Hulu Dungun, Terengganu, highlighting how these disruptions affected the balance of social systems. Using a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through in-depth interviews and non-participant observations. Fifteen flood victims were selected through purposive sampling, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that the 2014 flood disaster caused various disruptions to the social systems, including job and income loss, changes in social routines, physical health problems, and psychological trauma, all of which disrupted the community’s social equilibrium. The study underscores that both formal and informal disaster management efforts played a pivotal role in reestablishing social equilibrium after the disaster. The results emphasize the importance of effective disaster response measures in mitigating social disruption and facilitating the long-term recovery of affected communities.

Date: 2024
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