The Strategic Role of Local Communities in Enhancing Collective Economic Welfare: A Mixed-method Study of Sungsang IV Tourism Village

Abdul Kholek; Nabila Tahira; Mallia Hartani; Deska Fitriyani; Ainul Zulqoifah Asmawati

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The Strategic Role of Local Communities in Enhancing Collective Economic Welfare: A Mixed-method Study of Sungsang IV Tourism Village

Authors:

Abdul Kholek | Nabila Tahira | Mallia Hartani | Deska Fitriyani | Ainul Zulqoifah Asmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 30, pp.147-162

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515225

pISSN:

2518-668X

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Abstract:

 This study examines the strategic role of local communities in enhancing collective economic welfare, with a case study of Sungsang IV Tourism Village, Banyuasin II Regency, Indonesia. The village has strong potential in fishery-based tourism and mangrove ecosystems, yet it faces challenges such as limited facilities, weak resource management, and dependence on external interventions. Using a mixed-method approach with a sequential explanatory design, the research was conducted in two stages: a quantitative survey of 80 respondents to test the influence of institutional capacity, social capital, and resource management on collective welfare, followed by in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with key informants to enrich the quantitative findings. Regression analysis revealed that the three variables simultaneously influence collective welfare significantly (Sig. F = 0.000 < 0.05), with social capital emerging as the most dominant factor (β = 0.650; Sig. = 0.000). Qualitative findings further highlight that trust, cooperation, and active community participation serve as the foundation for community-based economic development, aligning with the principles of the asset-based community development (ABCD) approach. These results emphasize that strengthening social capital is more crucial than merely improving institutional or physical resources. The study concludes that sustainable tourism village development should prioritize community empowerment through social network strengthening, local leadership, and optimal utilization of local assets.

Article Details

The Strategic Role of Local Communities in Enhancing Collective Economic Welfare: A Mixed-method Study of Sungsang IV Tourism Village

Authors:

Abdul Kholek | Nabila Tahira | Mallia Hartani | Deska Fitriyani | Ainul Zulqoifah Asmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 30, pp.147-162

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515225

pISSN:

2518-668X

local community

collective economic welfare

social capital

Issues

Article Details

The Strategic Role of Local Communities in Enhancing Collective Economic Welfare: A Mixed-method Study of Sungsang IV Tourism Village

Authors: Abdul Kholek | Nabila Tahira | Mallia Hartani | Deska Fitriyani | Ainul Zulqoifah Asmawati

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 30, pp.147-162

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001515225

pISSN: 2518-668X

local community

collective economic welfare

social capital

Issues

Authors:

Abdul Kholek | Nabila Tahira | Mallia Hartani | Deska Fitriyani | Ainul Zulqoifah Asmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 30, pp.147-162

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001515225

pISSN:

2518-668X