Economic Dynamics and Human Resource Cohesiveness in Post-Disaster Recovery : A Quantitative Analysis of Indonesian Communities

This study examines the influence of economic dynamics and human resource cohesion on the success and speed of post-disaster economic recovery in Indonesian communities. Using a cross-sectional quantitative survey design, data were collected through structured questionnaires from 120 respondents consisting of community members and recovery team members in disaster-affected areas across Indonesia during the period 2020-2024. This study used descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression using IBM SPSS Statistics 26 to analyze the relationship between these variables. The results showed that both economic dynamics (β = 0.30, p < 0.001) and human resource cohesion (β = 0.48, p < 0.001) had a significant positive effect on post-disaster economic recovery. The model used in this study was able to explain 72.7% of the variance in economic recovery (R² = 0.727, F = 155.39, p < 0.001). Human resource cohesion emerged as a stronger predictor, with a correlation of r = 0.804 with economic recovery, while economic dynamism correlated at r = 0.694. These findings emphasize that communities with strong economic activity and high levels of social cohesion tend to recover more quickly and effectively in maintaining business continuity and income stability. This study highlights the importance of integrating economic strengthening initiatives with increasing social cohesion as a key strategy to accelerate and sustain post-disaster community recovery efforts. The implication of these findings is that economic recovery programs must include social components that strengthen relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions within the community to create sustainability in the recovery process.