This article aims to analyse the multidimensional impacts of the gentrification process in Kampung Muara, Teluk Naga, resulting from the mega development project. We used the conceptual framework of Harding and Blokland (2014) to understand displacement as part of gentrification, which is shown as a physical eviction and a gradual process that includes symbolic and social marginalisation and spatial inequality. The Qualitative method was used through in-depth interviews with Kampung Muara's residents. Findings from interviews with affected residents in Kampung Muara indicate that the construction of megaprojects in urban areas has limited local people’s economic and social access due to concrete barriers, caused environmental degradation by construction-related pollution, and reinforced disconnection from the surrounding neighborhoods. The contrast between the fishing village and the spectacular image of a "fantasy city" reinforces symbolic boundaries that delegitimize the existence of the local community. This article argues that gentrification around the affected villages could produce structural inequality through exclusive spatial arrangements and urban imaginaries. These findings enrich studies of gentrification in the Global South and provide a deeper understanding of how gentrification operates through everyday forms of dispossession and symbolic violence.

The divorce rate on Java Island tends to increase every year. These indicate a breakdown in marriages. But Javanese people do not only live in Java Island but are spread across many islands in Indonesia, primarily due to the transmigration program. Riau Province, situated on the island of Sumatra, is one of the areas designated for transmigration, resulting in a large number of Javanese people settling in these villages. It turns out that divorce cases are also common in these locations. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the practice of divorce by petition among Javanese women in a transmigration village in Riau Province. The research approach employed in this study was qualitative, with an exploratory research style and a feminist methodology that prioritizes considering women's voices and experiences as worthy of being heard. The results of suggest that certain factors contribute to divorce, particularly in the context of marriage values within Javanese culture: legal system and women’s growing legal awareness, reinterpretations of Javanese familial and cultural values, economic independence and the gendered dimension of divorce, and the search for legal and social legitimacy. Even in transmigration areas far from Java Island, Javanese transmigrants and their descendants continue to uphold Javanese traditional values. These values persist and are internalized in their daily practices, including in the practice of divorce by petition in the transmigration area of Java.

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