The Social Interaction Pattern in the Indonesian City of Medan's Deli Malay Coastal Community

Abstract

The actualization of local culture in Indonesia is expected to maintain the existence and value of local identity, which has been the hallmark of this culture. Malay Deli is one of the local cultures in Indonesia that tries to maintain cultural values in conditions of very strong degradation. So it is necessary to look at the patterns practiced by the Malays in maintaining and mitigating this degradation. In Weber's sociological study, to maintain the value of interaction, it is necessary to have human action so that a pattern is formed that has an impact on society. This research wants to see how the patterns of social interaction in the Malay Coastal Community differ. This study uses an interpretative paradigm process, a qualitative descriptive approach, and a case study type of research. The research locations were in the coastal area of the Metar Bilad Deli Vocational School and the Percut Vocational Area. techniques of collecting interview data (interviewing, observation, and documentation), placing purposive sampling subjects, condensing data analysis techniques, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. techniques for the validity of the credibility test, using materials and member checks. The research results obtained showed that a new pattern was formed, namely harmonious structural wisdom, habitual bargaining culture, leader cooptation combinations, historical culture combinations, and action interaction plans. The recommendations given need to strengthen Malay cultural values through learning, such as regional-based local content, and increase the competitive value of Malay Deli coastal communities through high trust.