Measuring Batik Industry Resilience through Economic Transformation

Abstract

This research aims to measure the resilience of the Indonesian batik industry through an analysis of economic transformation in response to changing global dynamics. By focusing on key indicators, this research gains in-depth insight into how economic changes affect the competitiveness, sustainability and growth of the batik industry. Through a holistic methodology, this research explores the challenges and opportunities facing the batik sector, providing a basis for formulating relevant and adaptive strategies in maintaining the sustainability of the batik industry as an integral part of Indonesia's cultural heritage and economy in the era of global economic transformation. The research methods used were qualitative and quantitative approaches. A survey was conducted on Ponorogo Batik Industry. Students resilience was measured by the NMRQ Questionnaire (Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire) and the factors affecting resistance were measured by the SAJA Questionnaire. From the qualitative approach, the study found that the level of social resilience of batik industry was quite high due to the application of the Industry Resilence Strategies. From the quantitative approach, most students could build resilience and change their perceptions from difficult conditions to pleasant learning conditions due to social and economic factors. The factor that most influences the level of social resilience of batik industry was the personality factor.