Quality of Life of Community Groups Living Along Railway Tracks: A Quantitative Study Descriptive
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https://doi.org/10.37278/jipsi.v8i1.1551Keywords:
Railway Tracks, Quality of Life, Marginalized Communities, Informal SettlementsAbstract
Settlement along railway tracks is a form of informal settlement that emerges due to limited access to adequate housing. Environmental hazards, limited land legality, as well as social and economic pressures can potentially affect the quality of life of residents in these areas. This study aims to describe the quality of life of residents living along railway tracks in Tegalkojo Village, Jebres District, Surakarta City. This research employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. Fifty participants were selected using incidental sampling technique, with the criteria of being at least 18 years old, married, and living along railway tracks for a minimum of one year. Data collection was conducted using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument, which measures four dominant aspects of quality of life: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Data analysis employed univariate analysis with descriptive statistics presentation. The results showed that the average total quality of life score of residents was in the medium category, with a mean value of 57.34. In general, most participants fell into the medium to good category in both environmental and social relationship domains. However, some small communities remain in the poor category. These findings indicate that communities along railway tracks have relatively good adaptability to constrained environmental conditions, supported by social relationships and community solidarity. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of community-based policies and interventions that do not only focus on the physical aspects of organizations but also on strengthening the psychological and social well-being of marginalized communities.
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