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<p>What does it mean to live a flourishing life in the <i>Kajang</i> tribe? This article examines how the <i>Kajang</i> community of Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, conceptualizes a flourishing life. Drawing on in-depth interviews with ten participants, the study explores the indigenous notion of <i>kasannangngan</i>—loosely translated as “to be well” or “to prosper”—which shows partial convergence with the PERMA model of flourishing while diverging in its fundamental philosophical foundations. Data were analyzed using a Ricoeurian hermeneutic phenomenology approach, emphasizing a dialectical movement between explanation and interpretation to uncover layered meanings embedded in participants’ narratives. Rooted in the local philosophy of <i>tallasa kamase-masea</i>, <i>kasannangngan</i> emphasizes harmony with fellow humans, nature, and the divine. Five core themes emerged from the analysis: (1) positive ecology, (2) ethical balance, (3) relational cosmos, (4) meaningful simplicity, and (5) ancestral alignment. These themes reflect a culturally embedded understanding of well-being grounded in the principle of <i>mali siparappe</i>,<i> tallang sipahua</i>—mutual support and collective endurance in the face of adversity. The findings highlight that flourishing is not a universal construct but is deeply shaped by cultural, ecological, and spiritual contexts.</p>

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When Tallasa Kamase-masea Meets PERMA: Rethinking Flourishing Through an Indigenous Lens

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    2026年4月26日

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  • Muhammad Rafli Anugrah,
  • Muh. Zaenal

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What does it mean to live a flourishing life in the Kajang tribe? This article examines how the Kajang community of Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, conceptualizes a flourishing life. Drawing on in-depth interviews with ten participants, the study explores the indigenous notion of kasannangngan—loosely translated as “to be well” or “to prosper”—which shows partial convergence with the PERMA model of flourishing while diverging in its fundamental philosophical foundations. Data were analyzed using a Ricoeurian hermeneutic phenomenology approach, emphasizing a dialectical movement between explanation and interpretation to uncover layered meanings embedded in participants’ narratives. Rooted in the local philosophy of tallasa kamase-masea, kasannangngan emphasizes harmony with fellow humans, nature, and the divine. Five core themes emerged from the analysis: (1) positive ecology, (2) ethical balance, (3) relational cosmos, (4) meaningful simplicity, and (5) ancestral alignment. These themes reflect a culturally embedded understanding of well-being grounded in the principle of mali siparappe, tallang sipahua—mutual support and collective endurance in the face of adversity. The findings highlight that flourishing is not a universal construct but is deeply shaped by cultural, ecological, and spiritual contexts.