scholarly journals PERENCANAAN PROGRAM KETERAMPILAN MEMBATIK UNTUK PESERTA PAKET C DI PKBM AZ-ZAHRA KABUPATEN KEPAHIANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
Fela Jasdi Artawati ◽  
Agus Zainal ◽  
Ilham Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Business Groups ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
The People

The purpose of this study was to determine the planning of the package C learning program at PKBM Az-Zahra, Kepahiang Regency. This study refers to several indicators studied, namely the target of activities, the form of planning, the people involved, and the identification of programs carried out by the institution for the package C learning program at PKBM Az-Zahra. This study uses the method of Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results of this study indicate that before the implementation of the batik skills program at PKBM Az-Zahra, a plan was first carried out. In planning the batik skills program for package C participants at PKBM Az-Zahra, the institution held a meeting with the organizational structure to set activity targets and identify the program. The target of activities in planning the batik skills program at PKBM Az-Zahra is to improve the life skills of students in package C through the batik program, train participants in package C so that their work has a selling value. As well as joining business groups that have been provided by institutions (Umeak Kain Diwo and Rumah Kreatif) and creating new entrepreneurs. The people involved in planning the batik skills program at PKBM Az-Zahra are operators, tutors, managers, coaches, and all teaching staff of PKBM Az-Zahra.

scholarly journals DISEMINASI INFORMASI PEDULI LINGKUNGAN PADA MASYARAKAT DESA PALEDAH KABUPATEN PANGANDARAN

Dharmakarya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neneng Komariah ◽  
Pawit M. Yusup ◽  
Encang Saepudin ◽  
Saleha Rodiah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Environmental Care ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The People ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Destination Area ◽  
Care Information ◽  
The Government

Plantation and forestry areas can become new tourist destinations that offer natural beauty and education. In addition, with the development of agro-tourism in one tourist destination area, it will provide benefits for increasing the income of the community and the government. The potential of this natural tourism must be maintained until later it can be inherited to future generations. For this reason, the efforts of the surrounding community are needed to continue to preserve nature and its characteristics well. Cooperation of all parties is needed so that the development and continuity of the agro tourism village is in accordance with what is expected together. One of them is the dissemination of information about the environment to the people of Paledah Village, Pangandaran Regency. The method of implementing PPM was conducted with a focus group discussion conducted by village officials, agro-tourism village developers, PKK cadres, PAUD teachers and PPM implementation teams. The FGD resulted in the dissemination of a guidebook on environmental care information. In conclusion, the people of Paledah village have an environmentally caring attitude that can be seen from their daily behavior by always maintaining cleanliness, active community service, saving water and energy and being able to invite the surrounding community to take care of the environment. Daerah perkebunan dan perhutanan bisa menjadi tujuan wisata baru yang menawarkan keindahan alam dan pendidikan. Selain itu, dengan berkembangnya agro wisata di satu daerah tujuan wisata akan memberikan manfaat untuk peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat dan pemerintah. Potensi wisata alam ini harus tetap dipertahankan hingga kelak dapat diwariskan pada generasi di masa mendatang. Untuk itu diperlukan upaya masyarakat sekitar untuk terus melestarikan alam maupun kekhasannya dengan baik. Diperlukan kerjasama semua pihak agar perkembangan dan kelangsungan desa wisata agro ini sesuai dengan yang diharapkan bersama. Salah satunya dengan diseminasi informasi peduli lingkungan pada masyarakat Desa Paledah Kabupaten Pangandaran. Metode pelaksanaan PPM ini dilakukan dengan focus group discussion yang dilaksanakan oleh aparatur desa, pengembang desa agrowisata, para kader PKK, guru PAUD dan tim pelaksana PPM. Dari FGD tersebut dihasilkan upaya desiminasi berupa buku panduan mengenai informasi peduli lingkungan. Kesimpulannya masyarakat desa Paledah memiliki sikap peduli lingkungan yang dapt terlihat dari perilaku sehari-hari dengan selalu menjaga kebersihan, aktif kerja bakti, hemat air dan energi serta mampu mengajak masyarakat sekitarnya untuk ikut peduli lingkungan.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN BUKU PANDUAN PROGRAM PEMBELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL BAGI GURU TAMAN KANAK-KANAK

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Rita Eka Izzaty ◽  
Farida Agus Setiawati ◽  
Yulia Ayriza
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Skill Learning ◽  
Developmental Model ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Pembelajaran yang mengembangkan kemampuan sosial terutama keterampilan sosial belum dilakukan dengan perencanaan yang baik di Taman Kanak-kanak. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan tujuan pembelajaran di Taman Kanak-kanak menjadi kurang terprogram. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model pengembangan dari Dick & Carry yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan panduan program pembelajaran yang yang mengembangkan keterampilan sosial anak Taman Kanak-kanak. Subyek penelitian adalah para pendidik di Taman Kanak-kanak yang berasal di Kabupaten Sleman, Bantul, Gunung Kidul, Kulon Progo, dan Kotamadya Yogyakarta. Setiap kabupaten diwakili oleh 15 pendidik. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan pemberian angket dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD) pada pendidik dan observasi pada anak menggunakan pedoman observasi berupa cheklist. Data yang sudah terkumpul selanjutnya dianalisis dengan diskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data-data hasil dari FGD dan angket dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif, sedangkan data dari observasi melalui cheklist dianalisis dengan teknik statistik uji t parametrik untuk mengetahui peningkatan keterampilan sosial anak TK setelah mendapatkan program pembelajaran menggunakan buku panduan yang menstimulasi keterampilan sosial. Hasil dari penelitian dengan terciptanya pedoman pembelajaran keterampilan sosial yang telah melalui evaluasi awal atau uji ahli dan ujicoba di lapangan. Hasil validasi ahli menunjukkan pedoman pembelajaran keterampilan sosial layak untuk digunakan setelah melengkapi daftar isi, evaluasi pembelajaran dan memperbaiki kesalahan tata tulis. Demikian pula hasil masukan dari pendidik TK menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan pedoman pembelajaran keterampilan sosial yang dibuat peneliti menunjukkan cukup baik dari aspek pembelajaran, tampilan. Hasil implementasi di TK menunjukkan bahwa panduan pembelajaran keterampilan sosial dapat meningkatkan rata-rata skor keterampilan sosial anak TK pada ketiga aspek keterampilan sosial dengan signifikan, yaitu pada pada aspek empati, afiliasi dan resolusi konflik, dan pengembangan kebiasaan positif.The learning program which stimulates the social skill to kindergarten children has not been done with good planning. It makes the purpose of social skill learning not programmed well. This research aims at developing a guidebook of social skill learning program to stimulate learning social skills for teachers in kindergarten. It is the research and developmental research, which employed developmental model of Dick & Carry. The subjects are kindergarten teachers from Sleman, Bantul, Gunung Kidul, Kulon Progo, and Kotamadya Yogyakarta. Every district was represented by 15 teachers. The data were collected by using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and questionnaire to the teachers, and guideline of observation checklist to observe the children. The distributed data from teachers were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive. The data from children were analyzed by using t test of statistic parametric to analysis the increase of social skills after implementing the learning program by using the guidebook of social skill. The result of research creates the guidebook of social skill program that validated by the experts, evaluated by the teachers and implemented to the children. The experts’ judgment indicates that the book can be used by teachers after completing contents of the book, as well as the evaluation learning, and revising some written error. The review from the teachers indicates that the guidebook is reasonably used in kindergarten after revising many scenarios of learning. After this process is completed, the guidebook is implemented by 31 teachers in their class. The result of implementation shows that this book can be implemented and significantly increased the student’s social skill especially in the aspects of empathy, affiliation, resolution conflict, and positive habits.

scholarly journals AJARAN DAKWAH SUNAN MURIA (KAJIAN RIJAL AL-DAKWAH)

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Anasom Anasom
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The People

<p>This article is an attempt to know the abouts of Sunan Muria in more depth. This is done because there are several versions of the existence of Sunan Muria from birth to death and gait da'wah that has been implemented. This article is written and extracted from the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method that has been implemented by various universities, academics, historians and researchers who are intensive in the study of walisongo. The results of this study indicate that Sunan Muria is one son Sunan Kalijaga, the result of his marriage with the goddess Sarah binti Maulana Ishaq. In addition this article shows that the mission carried out by Sunan Muria and the condition of the people who are more embracing the religion of the earth, more precisely <em>Kejawen</em> community. Armed with a variety of works he made, one of the famous known <em>pagerana omahmu kanthi mangkok</em> (Protect Your house with bowl) makes him famous as a pious person who put forward shodaqah. It is known that sodaqah is one of the da'wah material that is often delivered</p>

scholarly journals PANDANGAN MASYARAKAT PINGGIRAN HUTAN TERHADAP PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN AGROFORESTRI

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEWA OKA SUPARWATA
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
The People ◽  
Community Economy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survey Approach

Nowadays, development of agroforestry has been focused on the people living near forest. Positive views from community may have a good impact on agroforestry development program. This research aims to study the views of the forest outskrit community on the agroforestry development program in Dulamayo Barat village, Telaga Sub District, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The study used survey approach and focus group discussion (FGD) method. Respondents were all the members of agroforestry farmer group. The entire population were taken for interview (10 respondents) while FGD was attended by 26 participants. Data were analyzed descriptively. The result showed that 100% of the respondents want the program to be sustainable, although from the socio economic point of view the impact has not contributed significantly. From the respondents views of its benefit, 50% believethat the program is for critical land rehabilitation, 30% have a view for the improvement of environmental service, 10% view to increase community economy, and 10% view that the program is to eliminate erosion. These indicate that the community is concerned with agroforestry development, therefore, continuous facilitation is needed. Furthermore, the community expects to be actively involved in the agroforestry development program.

scholarly journals Reflection on the Identity of the Outermost Indonesian Community on Sebatik Island through Malaysian Television Broadcasts

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Rizki Briandana ◽  
Rustono Farady Marta ◽  
Azman Azwan Azmawati
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The People ◽  
Stanley Fish ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Interpretive Communities

This study aims to analyze the interpretation of Indonesian people in Sebatik Island towards Malaysian television programs. The Sebatik community is a marginalized community who does not have access to Indonesian television broadcasts. To get Indonesian television broadcasts, they have to buy satellite dishes which the majority of the people of Sebatik Island cannot afford. But on the other hand there is a leak of Malaysian television broadcasts in the Sebatik Island area. In this case, they rely on Malaysian television broadcasts which are very accessible at all times. This situation continued for many years and Malaysian television broadcasts became the main source of communication media. This study uses the theory of Interpretive Communities, Stanley Fish. The methodology used in this study is reception analysis through focus group discussions, and observation as a data collection technique. Focus Group Discussion was conducted on the people of Sebatik Island who met the criteria in the study. The results showed that Malaysian television broadcasts were used as the main television broadcast of the Sebatik community in their daily lives. Malaysian television which contains the values and meanings of the Malaysian state is interpreted by the Indonesian people on the border of Sebatik Island. The interpretation results show that life in Malaysia is an ideal and perfect life for the people of Sebatik Island. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis interpretasi masyarakat Indonesia di Pulau Sebatik terhadap program televisi Malaysia. Masyarakat Sebatik adalah masyarakat terpinggir yang tidak memiliki akses siaran televisi Indonesia. Untuk mendapatkan siaran televisi Indonesia, mereka harus membeli parabola yang harganya tidak mampu dibayar oleh mayoritas masyarakat Pulau Sebatik. Namun disisi lain terdapat kebocoran siaran televisi Malaysia di kawasan Pulau Sebatik. Dalam hal ini, mereka mengandalkan siaran televisi Malaysia yang sangat mudah diakses setiap saat. Situasi ini berlangsung selama bertahun-tahun dan siaran televisi Malaysia menjadi sumber utama media komunikasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori Interpretive Communities, Stanley Fish. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis resepsi melalui focus group discussion, dan observasi sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Focus Group Discussion dilakukan terhadap masyarakat Pulau Sebatik yang memenuhi kriteria dalam penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siaran televisi Malaysia digunakan sebagai siaran televisi utama komunitas Sebatik dalam kesehariannya. Televisi Malaysia yang bermuatan nilai dan makna negara Malaysia di interpretasi oleh masyarakat Indonesia di perbatasan Pulau Sebatik. Hasil interpretasi menunjukan, kehidupan yang ada di Malaysia merupakan kehidupan yang ideal dan sempurna bagi masyarakat Pulau Sebatik.

scholarly journals PENGUATAN JEJARING KOMUNITAS MELALUI TINDAKAN KOLABORATIF

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-115
Author(s):  
Anggoro Yudo Mahendro Mahendro
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Community Network ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Work Program

This research is directed to strengthen the network among the drivers of the Climate Village program in ten RWs in DKI Jakarta. Using collaboration action research, this research uses focus group discussion techniques which are conducted twice in each community. During the FGD twice there was an increase in community network marked by the creation of an organizational structure and work program that had not been made so far. These two outcomes are certainly important for building relationships that are more equal to elements of the local government and also the private sector which tends to impose programs on the community.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PROGAM E-LEARNING BAGI PETUGAS LAPANGAN

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sridadi Pudjo Suparto
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Training System ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Network Bandwidth ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Development

Abstrak: Evaluasi Program E-Learning bagi Petugas Lapangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pengembangan e-learning dalam program KB dengan menggunakan model evaluasi Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) oleh Stufflebeam. Data yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan guided interview, focus group discussion dan studi dokumentasi tentang pengembangan e-learning. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hal-hal sebagai berikut. (1) Prinsip-prinsip dan rasional mengapa e-learning perlu dibangun dalam sistem belajar program KB telah dapat diidentifikasi dan telah dapat dibuktikan kesiapan tentang sistem dan komitmen yang mendukung pengembangan e-learing tersebut. (2) Penyesuaianpenyesuaian perlu dilakukan dalam sistem pelatihan, aplikasi dari organisasi belajar, tim pengembang e-learning, strategi e-learning, desain dan standard bahan pembelajaran, jaringan, bandwith, peralatan, serta dana untuk mendukung proses interaktif dalam belajar. (3) Perlu pemahaman dari organisasi tentang diperlukannya dukungan tambahan jaringan dan bandwith dalam belajar. (4) Perlu pemahaman dari sistem lokal tentang faktor-faktor teknis untuk memperbaiki proses belajar, meningkatkan kecepatan, dan menghindari masalah-masalah teknis yang lain selama proses interaksi. Kata Kunci: e-learning, pengembangan, evaluasi Abstract: An Evaluation of the E-learning Program for Field Workers. This study was aimed to improve the effectiveness of the e-learning development in the family planning program using the CIPP evaluation model.The data were collected through guided interviews, focus group discussion and documentation. The findings of the study showed the followings. (1) The principles and rationales of the e-learning development could be identified from the readiness of the system and the commitment to support the e-learning development, (2) Adjustments needed to be done in the training system, the application of the learning organization, the e-learning development team, e-learning strategies, the design and standard of the teaching materials, the network, bandwidth, equipment, and budget to support the interactive process in learning. (3) The organization needed to understand about the required support in the form of extra network and bandwidth. (4) The local system needed to understand about the technical factors to improve the learning process, the speed, and to avoid other technical problems in the interaction process. Keywords: e-learning, development, evaluation

scholarly journals RADICALISM PREVENTION MOVEMENT: RELIGIOUS MANIFESTATION OF SHOLAWAT COMMUNITIES IN THE MATARAMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-340
Author(s):  
A. Jauhar Fuad
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Religious Attitude ◽  
The People

 Religious traditions become a form of community religiosity. One’s religious attitude can be manifested in religious forms and actions through religious rituals such as prayer, fasting, zakat, pilgrimage, and other rituals such as tahlil, istighasha, and salawat. Public openness to religious traditions will close the space for radicalization. The research method uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques, Interviews, documentation and focus group discussion. The findings of this study: first, the salawat council becomes a forum for people who have a spirit of religiosity in carrying out religious traditions. The development of salawat assemblies in the Mataraman region is quite a lot, but there are salawat assemblies having affiliations with FPI and defend against HTI. Second, the salawat council's existence received a response from Gus (young Kyai) who then brought the salawat council as a counterweight to the previous assembly. Its presence becomes a choice for the people in neutralizing radical understanding. As the community's religious universe grows, it needs an assembly that can lead to Islam's concept wasathiyah. Tradisi keagamaan menjadi wujud dari religiusitas masayarakat. Sikap religiusitas seseorang dapat diwujudkan dalam bentuk dan tindakan keagamaan melalui ritual-ritual kegamaan seperti, salat, puasa, zakat, haji, dan ritual lain seperti tahlil, istighasha, dan salawat. Keterbukaan masyarakat pada tradisi agama akan menutup ruang gerak radikalisasi. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data, wawancara, dokumentasi dan FGD. Temuan penelitian ini: pertama, majelis salawat menjadi wadah bagi masyarakat yang mimiliki spirit religiusitas dalam menjalankan tradisi keagamaan. Perkembangan majelis salawat di wilayah Mataraman cukup banyak, akan tetapi ada majelis salawat yang memiliki afiliasi dengan FPI dan melakukan pembelaan terhadap HTI. Kedua, keberadaan majelis salawat tersebut mendapat respon dari Gus (kyai muda) yang kemudian memunculkan majelis salawat sebagai penyeimbang  majelis sebelumnya. Kehadirannya menjadi pilihan bagi umat dalam menetralisir paham radikal. Seiring meningkatnya semangat keagamaan masyarakat, maka dibutuhkan majelis yang dapat mengarahkan pada konsep Islam wasatiyah.

scholarly journals EDUKASI PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT KEPADA MASYARAKAT DESA AIR SALOBAR UNTUK MENCEGAH PENYEBARAN COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 667
Author(s):  
Melda Yunita ◽  
Eka Astuti ◽  
Elpira Asmin ◽  
Morgan Ohiwal ◽  
Sukmawati Nurdin
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Discussion Session ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The People ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
The Many ◽  
Keywords Education

ABSTRAKSerangan dari wabah Corona Virus atau Covid-19 telah menyebar di seluruh level wilayah Indonesia dan mengakibatkan banyak korban jiwa. Perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) perlu diterapkan di tengah situasi pandemi ini guna mencegah penyebaran Covid-19, khususnya di Desa Air Salobar mengingat di desa tersebut belum pernah dilakukan penyuluhan ataupun sosialisasi mengenai PHBS. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi masyarakat Desa Air Salobar mengenai pentingnya menerapkan PHBS untuk mencegah diri dan keluarga terhindar dari infeksi Covid-19. Edukasi diberikan kepada 25 orang masyarakat Desa Air Salobar RT/RW 003/005 Kecamatan Nusaniwe Ambon. Materi disampaikan secara lisan dengan metode ceramah menggunakan LCD/Proyektor, diikuti sesi diskusi atau Focus Group Discussion (FGD), dan demonstrasi cara mencuci tangan yang baik dan benar dan praktikknya oleh responden. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa edukasi berjalan dengan lancar dan diikuti antusiasme dari masyarakat Desa Air Salobar, dibuktikan dengan banyaknya masyarakat yang bertanya saat sesi diskusi dan aktifnya responden dalam demonstrasi dan praktik mencuci tangan yang baik dan benar bersama fasilitator. Kata kunci : edukasi; covid-19; PHBS; FGD. ABSTRACTThe attack from the Corona Virus or Covid-19 outbreak has spread across all levels of Indonesia and resulted in many deaths. Clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) needs to be implemented in the midst of this pandemic situation to prevent the spread of Covid-19, especially in Air Salobar Village considering that there has never been any counseling or socialization about PHBS. This activity aims to educate the people of Air Salobar Village about the importance of implementing PHBS to prevent themselves and their families from being infected with Covid-19. Education was given to 25 people in Air Salobar Village, RT/RW 003/005, Nusaniwe Subdistrict, Ambon. The material was delivered orally using a lecture method using an LCD/Projector, followed by a discussion session or Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and demonstrations on how to wash hands properly and in practice by respondents. The results of the activity showed that education went smoothly and was followed by enthusiasm from the people of Air Salobar Village, as evidenced by the many people who asked questions during the discussion session and the active participation of respondents in demonstrations and good and correct hand washing practices with the facilitator. Keywords : education; covid-19; PHBS; FGD.

scholarly journals The neoliberal myth of austerity: Debt and solidarity in the forefront of public space

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-330
Author(s):  
Andreas Vavvos ◽  
Sofia Triliva
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Political System ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People

A multitude of crises have ravaged Greece during the past six years. The ensuing austerity policies, imposed as antidotes, appear to have impacted people's lives gravely. The collapse of a failing social and political system led to the establishment of social solidarity initiatives. One of these initiatives is the Somateio Allilovoithias Ofeileton Rethymnou (SAOR-Network for the Mutual Assistance of Rethymno's Debtors). SAOR offers comradeship by activating citizens to build collective strength and to resist foreclosures actively. In this paper, we present the results of a qualitative study focusing on the lives of the people who are members of the network and are involved in deterring foreclosures. Eleven interviews and a focus group discussion provided by coalition members were analyzed using phenomenologically informed thematic analysis. Three superordinate themes were identified: 1) Living on the precipice: Shocked, hoodwinked and debt-ridden; 2) Mutual anger against the ‘betrayers' and the need for resistance; and 3) The national bankruptcy and unending deliberations regarding country's and the coalition's fate. These themes comprise a story entitled: The neoliberal myth of austerity: Indebted personhood in a bankrupt nation. Indebted citizens described the emotional collapse, the alienation, the feelings of solidarity they experienced and their anger toward politicians.

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