The Role of Social Capital in the Sustainability of Tourism Villages: A Case Study of Cibuntu Village

‎ Rianto; Rahmat Ingkadijaya; Arief Faizal Rachman; M. Husen Hutagalung; Myrza Rahmanita

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The Role of Social Capital in the Sustainability of Tourism Villages: A Case Study of Cibuntu Village

Authors:

‎ Rianto | Rahmat Ingkadijaya | Arief Faizal Rachman | M. Husen Hutagalung | Myrza Rahmanita

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 29, pp.24-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515142

pISSN:

2518-668X

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Abstract:

 This study aims to understand the role of social capital in supporting the Cibuntu Tourism Village in Purwakarta, West Java. A qualitative approach, employing a case study method, was used to explore the social, cultural, and economic dynamics within the tourism village. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 key informants, participant observation, and documentary studies, and then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The study’s results revealed three main themes: the practice of cooperation as a collective mechanism for managing tourism villages, trust as a pillar of transparent and participatory governance, and the erosion of social capital that weakens identity and undermines local culture. This social capital allows communities to manage local resources independently and survive challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, social capital serves as a tool of resistance to external interventions that are not in line with the village’s values and character. In conclusion, social capital is an essential foundation for the aspirations of Cibuntu Tourism Village. It is recommended that strengthening social capital be achieved through community capacity training, transparency in governance, partnership development, and preservation of culture and the environment, so that this tourism village can continue to develop sustainably.

Article Details

The Role of Social Capital in the Sustainability of Tourism Villages: A Case Study of Cibuntu Village

Authors:

‎ Rianto | Rahmat Ingkadijaya | Arief Faizal Rachman | M. Husen Hutagalung | Myrza Rahmanita

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 29, pp.24-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515142

pISSN:

2518-668X

social capital

desire

community participation

tourism management

Issues

Article Details

The Role of Social Capital in the Sustainability of Tourism Villages: A Case Study of Cibuntu Village

Authors: ‎ Rianto | Rahmat Ingkadijaya | Arief Faizal Rachman | M. Husen Hutagalung | Myrza Rahmanita

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 29, pp.24-34

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001515142

pISSN: 2518-668X

social capital

desire

community participation

tourism management

Issues

Authors:

‎ Rianto | Rahmat Ingkadijaya | Arief Faizal Rachman | M. Husen Hutagalung | Myrza Rahmanita

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 29, pp.24-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515142

pISSN:

2518-668X