Components of Sustainable Management Water Practices Based on The Dimension of Pusaka Philosophy

Abstract: Watershed preservation is essential for water sustainability and safety. The indigenous practices of the Obu-Manuvu living near the watershed play a crucial role in achieving this sustainable vision. The Pusaka Philosophy, which exemplifies their customary laws, governs them in protecting the environment. This study aimed to identify the underlying patterns of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 200 Obu-Manuvu respondents regarding their efforts to protect the watershed, viewed through the lens of pusaka philosophy. The study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design to analyze the respondents` profiles and their level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices. The principal component analysis was used to extract the underlying latent variables that contributed to the observed patterns. The study's results revealed five (5) dimensions, each with an eigenvalue greater than one according to Kaiser's criterion. This result means that the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Obu-Manuvu in protecting the water source, based on Pusaka philosophy, are complicated and influenced by many factors, implying a collaborative effort to enhance water protection practices. Thus, this study suggests culturally appropriate actions, promoting community-led water management, encouraging local involvement in water decisions, and empowering community protectors.

Pusaka Philosophy, knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP) framework, Obu-Manuvu, watershed, Principal Component Analysis, Sustainable Water Management Practices

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