This study aims to examine authoritarian parenting patterns and their implications for students' social identities. Using a qualitative approach with a case study strategy, this study involved six students from families who experienced authoritarian parenting. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis using Max Weber's theory of social action and Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of habitus and symbolic domination. The results of the study show that authoritarian parenting patterns do not only stem from religious values and the social status of parents, but are also passed down through family social structures that are not reflective of changing times. Parenting is carried out through restrictions on freedom of expression, symbolic supervision, and the use of cultural values such as siri na pacce as a moral framework. However, in some cases, these noble values are interpreted rigidly, thereby limiting the space for dialogue between parents and children. The implications include symbolic alienation, identity crisis, and the emergence of manipulative behavior and symbolic resistance outside the home. This study emphasizes the importance of a more dialogical and adaptive parenting approach in modern social dynamics.

Older adults in Southwest Papua are increasingly vulnerable both socially and economically, while the Paitua Program as a social safety net has not been empirically assessed. This study establishes a baseline evaluation using an Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected from 270 elderly respondents and five informants through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and document review. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative findings were examined through thematic-phenomenological analysis. Results reveal that the Paitua Program influences elderly well-being across economic, social, and psychological dimensions. The program not only addresses basic needs but also reduces family burdens, enhances security, and improves selfworth. Average scores were 2.88 for satisfaction, 3.09 for economic resilience, and 2.81 for overall well-being. Hypothesis testing confirmed significant positive effects both partially (t-test: well-being = 17.929; economic resilience = 3.970 > t-table 1.650) and simultaneously (f-test = 257.887 > f-table 3.029). The novelty of this study highlights that direct cash transfers strengthen not only economic resilience but also social and psychological well-being, an area rarely emphasized in prior research.

Waste management challenges have continued to evolve in tandem with rapid population growth, which directly contributes to increasing volumes of waste. This study investigates the innovation transition in waste management practices at PUSPA Jelekong, located in Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research draws on primary data (observations and interviews) as well as secondary sources (literature and regulatory documents). The analysis is framed using Frank Geels’ Multi-Level Perspective (MLP), which conceptualizes sociotechnical transitions across three analytical levels: niches, regimes, and landscapes. The study delineates three key phases of transition: prior to 2019, the period between 2019 and 2022, and from 2023 onward. The findings reveal a substantial transformation in PUSPA Jelekong’s waste management system from a previously inadequate framework to a more integrated and innovative model. The MLP framework proves instrumental in identifying stable landscape pressures, cross-level actor interactions, and critical factors driving the transition. Moreover, the process reflects a broader shift in the social function of waste. Through PUSPA’s educational initiatives, waste has been increasingly a shift toward practices that may support the development of a community-based circular economy.

The Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) is a governmental program in Jakarta designed to promote educational equity for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This KJP initiative represents a key governmental policy, structured as a social development instrument. This policy serves as an appropriate measure to ensure educational equality. Hence, what kind of policy concept should the government adopt to promote equitable education for the people of Jakarta? This study aims to provide a new policy direction for the government's efforts in social development within the education sector, specifically through the KJP program in Jakarta. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, employing both quantitative and qualitative research to capture the structural, cultural, and social process dimensions related to the effectiveness and implementation of the KJP within the community. The quantitative research involved a random sampling of 99 respondents. The qualitative component employed a snowball sampling technique through in-depth interviews with 11 informants. The findings reveal several key results: First, structurally, the KJP is deemed effective as a program for enhancing community education and has demonstrably reduced the school dropout rate. Second, culturally, the KJP has successfully motivated new values and enthusiasm within the community, encouraging greater diligence, effort, and responsibility. Third, the KJP program was socialized and communicated transparently through schools and a dedicated website, as a form of social process. The concept of social development, framed by the dimensions of structure, culture, and social process, emerges as the appropriate and effective solution for achieving inclusive and holistic educational equity

TikTok has become a primary platform for Generation Z's political information consumption. The algorithmic mechanisms of the For You Page and live battles, combined with in-app gift features, create a unique dynamic where entertainment merges with political partisanship. This phenomenon shows that polarization is not only a result of algorithmic filters but also of digital rituals full of symbols and emotions. This article explains how TikTok's algorithms and gift features operate as social mechanisms that limit informational diversity and reinforce political polarization among Generation Z. Using a qualitative approach, the study conducted a thematic analysis of political live battle videos and in-depth interviews with eight Generation Z participants (18-24) in Bandar Lampung. The analysis highlights algorithmic curation patterns, the dynamics of gift-giving, and Generation Z's perceptions of political content. The study found that partisan content dominates live battles, with large gifts given by pro-candidate accounts as political support, while small gifts are used by ordinary viewers. Participants watched these battles more for entertainment than for information, yet they were consistently exposed to political partisanship. The findings demonstrate that TikTok's algorithm and gift economy jointly construct a digital political space based on emotion and symbols rather than substantive discussion. This study confirms that Generation Z's political polarization is rooted in both algorithmic curation and the logic of digital entertainment mobilized by political supporters.

This study addresses the persistent challenge of limited access to clean water in Indonesia’s outermost, remote, and underdeveloped (3T) regions, where communities rely on vulnerable sources such as rainwater, rivers, and shallow wells. While gravity-driven membrane (GDM) technology offers a low-cost, chemical- and electricity-free solution, its adoption remains limited despite proven technical effectiveness. This research explores how social readiness and structural conditions shape GDM adoption, focusing on community perceptions, cultural meanings of rainwater, and inequalities in state-led water development. Using a qualitative narrative literature review of studies published between 2015 and 2025, the analysis applies sociological frameworks of the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT), ecological justice, and social-ecological resilience. Findings reveal that: (1) GDM reliably removes turbidity, bacteria, and organic matter without external inputs; (2) local perceptions and cultural framings significantly influence acceptance; and (3) top-down water governance perpetuates structural exclusion. The study contributes to sociological scholarship by extending SCOT’s application to community-based water technologies in marginalized regions, highlighting that successful GDM implementation requires participatory, bottom-up approaches integrating technical innovation with ecological justice and social resilience.

This study aims to analyze the role of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in empowering the community through the development of ecotourism at Curup Kereta Waterfall. A qualitative approach was used, employing data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. Pokdarwis plays a vital role in enhancing community capacity through tourism management, environmental conservation, and visitor services. The findings reveal that community involvement in Pokdarwis contributes to local economic growth by providing tourism services and local products. However, this empowerment faces challenges such as suboptimal coordination with the Tourism Office and limited infrastructure to support accessibility and visitor comfort. Furthermore, community participation in decision-making remains confined to implementation aspects. To ensure the sustainability of ecotourism, greater equitable community involvement and improved coordination between Pokdarwis, the government, and other stakeholders are required. These findings highlight the critical role of Pokdarwis as an empowerment agent, bridging the community with sustainable ecotourism opportunities and fostering inclusive and continuous prosperity.

This study aims to examine how the practice of DIY travel using the Do It Yourself (DIY) concept was popularized by Ulrich Beck in the late-modern era. This research uses a qualitative approach. The data collection technique was an in-depth interview with Spradley’s data analysis. The research informants were taken using purposive techniques. The study results show three practices of Gen Z carrying out DIY travel culture. First, the DIY travel culture is an act of resistance to consumerism and capitalism. Second, DIY travel culture creates a biographical trajectory. Third, to find value on the journey. This study has methodological limitations because it is researched using Ulrich Beck's theory of DIY and reflexive society, social class variables are ignored in this study and only categorize the group of young people who like to travel as the creation of their trips without being based on economic orientation

The case of “All Eyes on Papua” is one concrete example where forests, people and conflict meet in a series of events that affect each other. “All Eyes on Papua” symbolizes global resistance and attention to the situation in Papua, especially related to forest exploitation and neglect of the rights of indigenous peoples living there. From a socio-ecological perspective, such conflicts not only damage the relationship between humans and nature, but also cause significant ecological damage. This journal aims to analyze the case of “All Eyes on Papua,” to better understand how conflicts that occur in natural resource-rich regions such as Papua cannot be separated from the wider global context. This research is qualitative in nature with a literature review approach. Primary sources include official documents, government reports, and statistical data related to deforestation and environmental policies in Papua. Secondary sources include scientific literature, articles, books, and reports from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) related to environmental issues, indigenous peoples' rights, and natural resource conflicts. The results of this study show that the conflicts that occur in Papua are closely related to global dynamics involving economic, political and ecological interests. The socio-ecological approach reveals that the exploitation of natural resources in Papua, fueled by multinational corporations and other global actors, has threatened the sustainability of the ecosystem as well as the rights of indigenous peoples.

The Minangkabau Traditional Leadership, which consists of traditional leaders, religious leaders and intellectual leaders, has an important role in maintaining social balance and resolving various problems in the community. In the midst of rampant illegal gold mining in the Batahan Region which has triggered various social impacts, these traditional leaders face big challenges in maintaining community stability and prosperity. The aim of this research is to describe social relations between traditional Minangkabau leaders and identify the obstacles faced in overcoming the social impacts of illegal gold mining. Using the theoretical framework of Robert K. Merton's Structural Functional Theory, a qualitative approach was applied through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation with ten informants. Data was analyzed through a process of data reduction, data display, and conclusion verification. The research results show that traditional leaders build relationships with Dalihan Na Tolu, KAN (Kerapatan Adat Nagari), Wali Nagari, and Jorong Chiefs; religious leaders liaise with Ulil Amri (umaro), the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), and the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA); as well as intellectual leaders interacting with social religious organizations and non-governmental organizations. This relationship strengthens synergy in overcoming the social impacts of illegal gold mining. Obstacles faced include a lack of government support, community non-compliance, and economic challenges that encourage illegal mining. Apart from that, differences in views and lack of coordination between stakeholders also hamper the effectiveness of response efforts. The synergy of traditional Minangkabau leadership has proven effective in mitigating negative impacts, but requires further support. Recommendations include increasing the capacity of traditional leaders, closer collaboration with the government for better law enforcement, and community education to achieve sustainable solutions.