Household relocation after the 2018 Central Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
You have been invited to participate in a research project carried out by researchers at University College London, in collaboration with Universitas Tadulako and Universitas Indonesia. We are conducting a study that aims to understand the experiences of household relocation after a disaster.
This study has been approved by the UCL Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 28305-001) and the Research Ethics Committee on Social Studies and Humanities in Indonesia (Application Number: 3082024000001).
We guarantee that any information you submit will be kept confidential. Your name or any information that might identify you in the study report will not be used. Your participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw at any time or to refuse to answer some of the questions. Thank you.
Project purpose
In disasters, households often leave their habitual residence due to safety concerns or evacuation orders. These households may temporarily seek shelter in a variety of places, such as with family and friends or in emergency camps. However, as time goes on, some households may be unable or unwilling to return to their previous residence. In these situations, they may need to continue to relocate as they search for or await permanent housing.
Protracted displacement is associated with significant hardships for households, such as loss of livelihood, the disruption of education, psychosocial issues, and worsened housing conditions. In this study, we seek to understand the factors that drove different relocation outcomes and the consequences of those relocation outcomes on household recovery and wellbeing.
To understand household experiences, we have designed a survey that asks questions about different time periods before and after the 2018 earthquake and tsunami:
- The weeks just before the earthquake and tsunami (September 2018)
- The week just after the earthquake and tsunami (29 September to 6 October 2018)
- The transition period for each relocation you made
- Today
Frequently asked questions
Why have I been chosen?
In this study, we survey respondents based on their place of residence in the area affected by the 2018 Central Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami. You are selected as one of the respondents in this study randomly based on that criterion.Do I have to participate?
Participation is voluntary -- you decide whether or not to take part. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to consent at the start of the questionnaire. Even if you provide consent, you are able to withdraw at any time during the survey. If you decide to withdraw, we will ask you what you wish to happen to the data provided thus far.What will happen if I participate?
This survey will take approximately 20 minutes. We guarantee that any information you provide will be kept anonymous. Your name or any information that could identify you in the study will not be used. Your participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to stop participating at any time, or refuse to answer any questions.What are the possible disadvantages and risks of participating?
We acknowledge the potential risk of trauma-triggering effects, particularly if you have experienced the negative impacts of past disasters. Discussing sensitive topics or recalling distressing memories related to disasters may potentially evoke emotional distress. To manage this risk, we have designed the survey in a sensitive and considerate manner. You can also opt out or skip specific questions that you find distressing. Additionally, you can withdraw from participating at any time without giving a reason.What are the possible benefits of participating?
While there are no immediate benefits, we hope that this research will offer valuable insights to improve recovery planning in future disasters.What if something goes wrong?
If you have a concern or complaint about any aspect of this study, you should email the principal researcher [email protected]. He will do his best to answer your questions or deal with your query.If you feel your complaint has not been handled satisfactorily or if you prefer to contact someone independent of the research team, you can contact either:
- United Kingdom: The Chair of the UCL Research Ethics Committee at [email protected]
- Indonesia: The Research Ethics Committee on Social Studies and Humanities, National Research and Innovation Agency at [email protected]
Will my participation be kept confidential?
All information collected during this survey will be kept strictly confidential. No personally identifiable information is recorded on this survey and the responses are password-protected. Additionally, you will not be able to be identified in any ensuing reports or publications. Limits to confidentiality include:- Confidentiality will be respected subject to legal constraints and professional guidelines.
- Confidentiality will be respected unless there are compelling and legitimate reasons for this to be breached. If this was the case we would inform you of any decisions that might limit your confidentiality.
What will happen to the results of the research project?
Findings from the study will be written up for a publication, which will be read by other researchers. Additionally, it will be written up within a PhD thesis.This webpage will be updated with links to any study outputs as they become available.
What is the local data protection privacy notice?
Notice: The controller for this project will be University College London (UCL). The UCL Data Protection Officer provides oversight of UCL activities involving the processing of personal data and can be contacted at [email protected] This ‘local’ privacy notice sets out the information that applies to this particular study. Further information on how UCL uses participant information can be found in our ‘general’ privacy notice at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/legal-services/privacy/ucl-general-research-participant-privacy-notice. The information that is required to be provided to participants under data protection legislation (GDPR and DPA 2018) is provided across both the ‘local’ and ‘general’ privacy notices.The categories of personal data used will be as follows:
- Age
- Number of people in your household (i.e., household size)
- Number of people aged 65 and above in your household
- Number of people under 18 years old in your household
- Number of people with special needs
- Housing and land tenure status
- Occupation
- Education qualification
- Gender of the head of household
The lawful basis that would be used to process your personal data will be performance of a task in the public interest. Your personal data will be processed as long as it is required for the research project. If we can anonymise or pseudonymise the personal data you provide, we will undertake this and endeavour to minimise the processing of personal data wherever possible. If you are concerned about how your personal data is being processed, or if you would like to contact us about your rights, please contact UCL in the first instance at [email protected]
Who is organizing and funding this research?
This study is organized by UCL and funded by UCL’s Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS).Who should I contact for further information?
If you have any questions regarding this study, do not hesitate to ask the researcher conducting the study.- Principal researcher: Carmine Galasso, [email protected]
- Research coordinator: Nicole Paul, [email protected]
- Office Address: Chadwick Building GM14, Gower St, WC1E 6BT London, UK
Additional questions or complaints/objections against your rights as a respondent in this study can be submitted to:
- United Kingdom: The Chair of the UCL Research Ethics Committee at [email protected]
- Indonesia: The Research Ethics Committee on Social Studies and Humanities, National Research and Innovation Agency at [email protected]
Where can I learn more about how to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis?
For further information about earthquake and tsunami preparedness, please refer to the BMKG website.Study outputs
Coming soon! This webpage will be updated as outputs become available.
