Profile of The Visitors' Knowledge Related to Disasters at Kuta Mandalika Beach, Central Lombok Regency

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https://doi.org/10.17509/jithor.v8i1.76238

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Disaster knowledge, Kuta Mandalika Beach, Visitor

Abstract

Kuta Mandalika Beach in West Nusa Tenggara Province, as one of the tourist destinations vulnerable to disasters, requires a good level of disaster preparedness among its visitors. This study aims to determine the disaster knowledge of visitors to Kuta Mandalika Beach. The data collection technique was conducted through a survey using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The population of this study is an infinite population. The sampling technique was carried out by convenience with a total of 487 respondents. Respondents in this study were aged between 17 and 55 years who had visited Kuta Mandalika Beach in the last five years. The research instrument was a questionnaire consisting of 46 questions based on a Guttman dichotomous scale, which measured general knowledge about disasters, recognition of disaster signs, and appropriate emergency response actions. The results showed that most visitors had a high level of disaster knowledge, especially regarding types of disasters and identification of natural warning signs. Nonetheless, some respondents showed moderate to low awareness, especially in determining appropriate actions in the event of a disaster. The study also revealed that education level and age were found to correlate with visitors' disaster knowledge.

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2025-04-01

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