Family Resilience Among Rubber Planters: The Influence of Socioeconomic and Demographic Variables
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of education level, economic status, and the number of family members on family resilience among rubber tapper families in Kuala Nerang, Kedah. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study surveyed 88 heads of households using the Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire. The findings reveal a weak yet significant negative correlation between family resilience and both income level (r=-0.391, p<0.05) and the number of family members (r=-0.135, p<0.05). Conversely, the relationship between family resilience and education level, though positive, was found to be statistically insignificant (r=0.107, p>0.05). The study underscores the complexity of resilience dynamics, suggesting that while socioeconomic and demographic factors influence resilience, other elements like family values, community support, and interpersonal dynamics play crucial roles. These insights highlight the need for targeted support strategies to bolster resilience among low-income and larger families. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs to explore these relationships further and consider additional variables influencing family resilience.
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