# Gaining insight into the reality of communities grappling with water scarcity in Indonesia: A phenomenological study
> Wulan S.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/gaining-insight-into-the-reality-of-communities-grappling-with-water-scarcity-in
Jurnal / Konferensi: Multidisciplinary Science Journal
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2026045
ISSN: 26751240
Kuartil SJR: Q4
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Wulan S.

## Abstract
Water scarcity is an urgent global crisis that cannot be ignored. The decline in quantity and quality and limited access to ownership have disrupted the essence of water as the center of life. This research explores how people experience life in the face of clean water scarcity. Our study centers on Romang Tangaya village, Indonesia, where residents grapple with two opposing realities: a lack of clean water and constant flooding. Through semistructured interviews with eight participants, we used an interpretative phenomenological approach to analyze their experiences. To maintain the integrity and credibility of this research, we used six data analysis techniques outlined by Moustakas (1996). Key themes emerged from our findings, including detailed assessments of existing infrastructure, diverse expressions of ecological intelligence, emotional struggles in coming to terms with their situation, and innovative adaptations that the community has developed. Most participants attributed water scarcity primarily to inadequate infrastructure, whereas strong dependence on local livelihoods encouraged many to resist relocation and adapt to challenging circumstances. Addressing the water scarcity crisis requires a multifaceted approach. Improving regional infrastructure while respecting and integrating local communities' individual and sociocultural perspectives is critical. By doing so, we can encourage sustainable solutions that empower communities to thrive despite their challenge.

## Keywords
- Water scarcity
- Scarcity
- Credibility
- Sociology
- Livelihood
- Environmental planning
- Grounded theory
- Environmental resource management
- Phenomenology (philosophy)
- Public relations
- Economic growth
- Sustainability
- Political science
- Qualitative research
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Face (sociological concept)
- Interpretative phenomenological analysis
- Sociocultural evolution
- Relocation
- Environmental ethics
- Climate change
- Disengagement theory
- Water security
- Anthropocene
- Capability approach
- Development economics
- Sustainable living
- Community engagement
- Citizen journalism
- Perspective (graphical)
- Participatory action research
- Indigenous
- Business
- Quality (philosophy)
- Variety (cybernetics)
- Sustainable development

---
Sumber: Discover Unhas — RIMS Universitas Hasanuddin.
Saat mengutip, gunakan DOI bila tersedia atau URL kanonis di atas.