An analysis of stakeholders’ support mechanism for the preservation of weaving in an indigenous community

Abstract

With the fast influence of modernization, many people have to adapt to meet the demand of the changes in society, including the indigenous communities. Some parts of their culture are being at risk due to the high call of alteration. In these communities, customs and traditions should be protected to preserve their culture, heritage, and their identity as a tribe. Thus, the purpose of the study was to make an analysis of stakeholders’ support mechanism for the preservation of weaving in an indigenous community. The research design of the study followed the quantitative research design complemented with qualitative data to analyze the stakeholders’ support mechanisms. Quantitative data were analyzed with the application of the Prince Chart and Prince Method of Calculation, while qualitative data were perused through content or textual analysis. The research participants of the study were the thirty (30) respondents who answered the survey questionnaire adopted from the UP-NCPAG, and ten (10) informants who went through an in-depth interview (IDI). The results of the quantitative data analysis showed that the issue position elicited affirmative score, while the power and priority scored high. It also showed a 100% probability of support from the stakeholders, which denotes certainty of implementation. On the other hand, the qualitative data and findings reinforced and validated the quantitative data and findings. The study arrived at a conclusion that there is high optimism and likelihood that the proposed development of NC II Weaving in Amgu-o will become a reality which will lead to the preservation of weaving the indigenous community.