Social capital analysis and its relations with the household food security of the coastal community

Abstract

Food security is still a problem in the coastal community. One of the resources or capital that can be used to develop food security is social capital. This study aims to (1) analyze the social capital of the coastal community, (2) analyze the level of household food security of the coastal community, and (3) analyze the relationship between social capital and the level of household food security of coastal communities. This research was conducted in Barrang Lompo Sub-District, Sangkarrang District, Makassar City, in 2018 using the survey method. The unit of analysis is a fishing household with a total sample of 40 households. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. The results showed that the elements of social capital, especially trust, networking, and reciprocity of the fisherman community, are in the medium and high level. There are 53.00% of fisherman households that have a high level of social capital. Trust, networking, and reciprocity in the fisherman community help them to maintain the sustainability of food availability at the household level, especially during famine season. Statistically, social capital is related to the level of food security of fishermen households (χ 2 = 8.02; C = 0.41).