Integrating qualitative and spatial approach to identify human-landscape interaction in the Umbulan Water Spring, Pasuruan, East Java

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between users, i.e. the locals and visitors, and the Umbulan Water Spring landscape using analysis method that integrated spatial and qualitative approaches. The spatial analysis, which applied the scoring and weighting method was aimed to identify the physical landscape character of the site related to the suitability on the users’ activities. The qualitative method was conducted to explore the users’ perceptions of the site by applying interpretive research technique through in-depth interview. The result of the interview was thematically analyzed using the Cultural Value Models components as the deductive approach. The analysis outcome which elaborated the landscape physical character and perception showed that the users-site interaction led to the spatial misuse on the site throughout the time. Economy and social factors have likely driven this phenomenon. Furthermore, the two groups of participants had different perceptions which were influenced by their interests and place-bonding over the site.

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“…Descriptive type of analysis was carried out to interpreted those data. Community support and preference were collected using Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) method combined with Cultural Value Model (CVM) method focused on community impression on their region development [10][11][12][13][14]. Respondents were randomly selected and interviews were used tally sheet.…”

“…Interviews were stopped while majority sample gave almost similar answers [15]. Deductive and inductive approaches were carried out using software atlas.ti to describe and interprete the data [12]. The sample size was not determined because it is one of the advantages of the CVM method.…”