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Ajeng Puspitaning Pramayu1, Fatma Lestari1, Dadan Erwandi1
1Occupational Health & Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
Journal of UOEH
|June 3, 2026
Summary
Generation Z students in Indonesia show moderate disaster preparedness, with skills and prior training being key predictors. Enhancing disaster education in universities is crucial for improving emergency response among youth in high-risk areas.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
- Youth Studies
Background:
- Indonesia faces high natural disaster risk, necessitating robust emergency preparedness.
- Generation Z, comprising 28% of the population, is digitally adept and entering the workforce, making them vital for disaster response.
- Assessing Generation Z's disaster preparedness is critical for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the disaster preparedness of Generation Z students in Indonesia.
- To identify factors influencing their knowledge, skills, and overall preparedness.
- To inform strategies for enhancing youth engagement in disaster risk reduction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey utilizing a modified Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET).
- Online questionnaire administered to 445 Generation Z students (aged 21-25).
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Knowledge, skills, and preparedness levels were found to be in the moderate range (M=4.87, 4.74, 4.65 on a 1-6 scale).
- Prior disaster training, university region, and social media usage significantly impacted preparedness (p < 0.05).
- Skills, prior training, and knowledge were significant predictors of preparedness, with skills being the most influential.
Conclusions:
- Disaster preparedness among Generation Z students requires enhancement through structured educational programs.
- Integrating disaster education, simulations, and digital tools into higher education is recommended.
- Experiential learning is vital to connect digital awareness with practical emergency response skills for youth in disaster-prone regions.
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