Affecting Community Participation Research Articles

Exploring the Link Between Landscape Perception and Community Participation: Evidence from Gateway Communities in Giant Panda National Park, China

A community landscape is intricately tied to the daily lives and livelihoods of its residents, and it significantly influences human behavior. Community co-management serves as a pivotal approach to fostering the harmonious coexistence between national parks and community dwellers, and it requires the extensive participation of community residents. Accordingly, this study aims to clarify the mechanism by which community landscape perception (LP) affects community participation (CP), with the ultimate goal of promoting widespread engagement. After conducting a survey of 564 residents from three entrance communities in the Sichuan region of the Giant Panda National Park, the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results suggest the following: (1) Cultural landscape and living landscape have a direct impact on CP. The natural landscape can stimulate CP through fostering place attachment (PA) or a sense of responsibility (SR), while the production landscape only influences CP through PA. (2) The cultural landscape plays a crucial role in shaping a sense of belonging and responsibility within a community, while the production landscape is not effective in cultivating an SR. (3) PA can awaken residents’ SR and affect CP, playing a chain mediating role between community LP and CP.

Community Participation in Development Planning is Driven by Leadership, Communication, and Education

General Background: Community participation in infrastructure development planning is crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and addressing local needs. Specific Background: In Wedoroklurak Village, Candi District, Sidoarjo Regency, low levels of community engagement in planning processes have raised concerns among local authorities and scholars. Knowledge Gap: While existing literature emphasizes the importance of community involvement, there is limited research focusing on the specific factors influencing participation in rural Indonesian contexts, particularly in relation to leadership, communication, and education. Aims: This study aims to analyze the factors affecting community participation in infrastructure development planning in Wedoroklurak Village, employing a qualitative descriptive approach. Results: Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from key informants, including the Village Head, village secretary, and community leaders. The findings reveal three primary factors influencing low participation: (1) effective leadership by the Village Head, characterized by openness and authenticity; (2) robust communication between the village government and the community, facilitating a platform for dialogue; and (3) the educational background of residents, which impacts their understanding of development processes. Novelty: This research highlights the interplay between these factors, contributing to the understanding of community dynamics in rural Indonesia. Implications: The results underscore the need for enhancing educational initiatives and fostering transparent communication strategies to boost community participation in development planning. By addressing these aspects, local governments can improve engagement, leading to more effective and sustainable infrastructure projects that meet the needs of the community. Highlights: Leadership encourages community involvement in development planning. Good communication enhances community feedback and engagement. Education influences participation in infrastructure development processes. Keywords: Community Participation, Infrastructure Development, Leadership, Communication, Education

Perceived Vulnerability to Disability-Related Victimization in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Community Survey on Risk and Protective Factors.

The perception that one is at increased risk of interpersonal victimization or violence can deleteriously affect community participation and quality of life. Race, sex, and disability status, often associated with use of an assistive mobility device (AD), are known correlates of perceived risk of victimization; however, almost no research has explored how these variables intersect for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), and none have sought to identify potential risk and protective factors. Data for the present study come from a single time point derived from a 10-year longitudinal survey of 446 individuals with MS. Lifetime trauma exposure, personal resilience and self-efficacy, control over participation, and perceived risk of interpersonal victimization due to disability were all assessed via self-report. Statistical analyses included analysis of covariance with participants stratified by race/ethnicity, sex, and AD use. After controlling for lifetime trauma exposure and severity of physical impairment, the use of an AD was significantly associated with greater perceived risk of victimization due to disability. Further, people with MS from racial and ethnic minority groups who used ADs had the highest perceived risk relative to all other groups. Higher levels of perceived risk were associated with a lower sense of control over community participation, lower resilience, and lower disease management self-efficacy. Visible indicators of disability may contribute to perceptions of vulnerability, especially among people with MS who are racially and ethnically marginalized. Clinicians should be aware of how perceived vulnerability may impact a sense of control over community participation, particularly when educating patients on AD use.

Unraveling Factors Influencing Local Willingness to Participate in Sustainable Komodo Conservation and Protected Area Tourism

Komodo National Park is at the forefront of balancing environmental conservation with the challenges and opportunities of sustainable tourism. This research delves into the attitudes and engagement levels of the local communities within Komodo's distinctive ecological context, aiming to unravel the factors that drive or hinder their involvement in sustainable tourism and conservation activities. Through Exploratory Factor Analysis, we distilled key influences on community engagement, followed by a K-Mean Cluster Analysis to segment the community by their involvement levels. Logistic Regression was then employed to explore the likelihood of continued participation in these initiatives. The analysis identified three primary factors affecting community participation: the degree of involvement in sustainable tourism activities, the extent of community and environmental involvement, and the level of awareness regarding tourism development policies. The Cluster Analysis illuminated diverse engagement patterns across demographic lines, revealing how differences in settlement type, income levels, marital status, gender, and age contribute to varied participation rates. Interestingly, the logistic regression pointed to a paradox where higher engagement in sustainable tourism correlates with a lower probability of future participation, hinting at possible sustainability fatigue among highly active community members. These intricate dynamics of community engagement in sustainable tourism within Komodo National Park, highlight the importance of tailored, demographic-specific approaches to foster inclusive participation in conservation efforts. The insights gained underscore the complexity of promoting sustainable tourism in sensitive ecological areas and offer critical recommendations for policymakers and conservation stakeholders aiming to enhance sustainable development in Komodo and similar settings globally.

Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pembinaan Rumah Tahfiz di Nagari Parambahan Kabupaten Tanah Datar

This study aims to explain community participation in the implementation of the tahfiz house development policy in Nagari Parambahan and explain the factors that affect community participation in the implementation of the tahfiz house development policy in Nagari Parambahan. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The informants consisted of the local government as the coach of the tahfiz house, the guardian of the Parambahan nagari, the manager of the tahfiz house, and the community as participants who were selected using purposive sampling. The validity of the data in this study uses source triangulation techniques and method triangulation. Data analysis using interactive models. The results of the study show that community participation in the implementation of the tahfiz house development policy in Nagari Parambahan, is still relatively low. In the form of material participation, participation is given by allowing the use of private houses owned by the community for tahfiz activities, but the house is not able to accommodate all students in the tahfiz house. In the form of physical participation, the participation given by becoming a volunteer teacher at the tahfiz house but the number of teachers who teach is not balanced compared to the number of students. The participation given by becoming a donor of the tahfiz house who routinely contributes funds to pay the salaries of teachers at the tahfiz house even though the funds collected are often insufficient

An evaluation on community participation in ecotourism activities post Covid-19 pandemic at Tan Loc islet, Thot Not district, Can Tho city

The article aims to assess the status of community participation and the factors affecting community participation in ecotourism activities at Tan Loc islet, Thot Not district, Can Tho City after the Covid-19 pandemic. This study is conducted through documents, field trips, and questionnaires. The empirical results show five factors affecting community participation: perception of economic benefits, social capital, local resources, local policies, and lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on those mentioned earlier, the paper proposes several solutions to enhance community participation in ecotourism development in this area.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Community Participation in Sustainable Forest Management in BKPH Mojorayung, Madiun

The success of sustainable forest management is inseparable from community participation as the leading actor in the Social Forestry Program. Various factors, including internal factors from the community and external factors, affect the participation of the community. Factors impacting community participation in sustainable forest management were analyzed in this study. The study was conducted at BKPH Mojorayung, KPH Madiun, East Java Regional Division Perum Perhutani, from April to June 2022, using a survey method with 242 randomly selected respondents. Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis was conducted with the SmartPLS software. Based on the results, it was found that three factors impact the community's participation in forest management: the empowerment process accuracy, the role of community empowerment workers, and the support of group leaders. The characteristics of the communities around the forest did not affect community participation in forest management. Community participation also affects the sustainability of forests.

Produktivitas kinerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil di Kota Bitung

This research was conducted at the Girian District Office, Bitung City with the aim of analyzing the productivity of civil servant performance from the aspects of Attitude, Ability and Work Spirit as well as analyzing what obstacles are faced in preparing or creating employee performance targets. The method used is a qualitative research method. The results of this study show that 1) in terms of attitude, the performance of district staff is good and they are able to communicate well with the community; 2) In terms of efficiency, the performance of district staff remains low; 3) The performance of district employees remains the worst in terms of work ethics. The factors hindering the performance of the staff of Gillian District Office in Bitung City are: 1) lack of motivation to work, which may affect community participation in community activities; 2) County employees do not receive training or development so that they do not know what type of work they will be required to do when appointed as county employees; 3) The average age of district employees is 50 years old; 4) Existing regulations change very quickly; 5) Technical bodies still provide minimal information on the latest regulations.

The Effect of Social Capital Relations and Community Participation in the Development of the Bejijong Tourism Village, Indonesia

Tourism is one of the government's leading sectors that contributes significantly to the country's foreign exchange receipts. One of the strategies of the tourism sector to continue to trigger economic growth is to develop sustainable tourism through the Tourism Village program. Tourism village development requires the collective involvement of local communities to ensure the program's sustainability. The availability and utilization of social capital influence community participation in tourism development. This study aims to identify how social capital affects community participation in developing the Bejijong Tourism Village program. The population in this study includes the heads of families of tourism actors, with a total sample of 279 households. The variables used are social capital variables consisting of social networks, trusts, social norms, and participation variables at the implementation stage. The analysis used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) to determine the constituent factors contributing to each variable, thereby facilitating an understanding of the specific factors that merit attention for improvement and those that should be upheld to optimize tourism performance. The results of the analysis show that social capital significantly influences community participation. The better the social capital in Bejijong Village, the more people will be willing to participate in developing tourism villages. The social capital variable with the highest influence on participation is the trust variable. Therefore, the community must uphold the optimality of factors influencing trust for the sustainability of tourism development.

Rights based approaches to forest landscape restoration; learning from the Indian forest policy experience

Secure rights and tenure are considered essential components for socially just forest landscape restoration (FLR). Through a content analysis of India's forest policies, we identify enabling factors and challenges for rights based FLR. We discuss the practical implications of these enabling factors and barriers for FLR in India using evidence from the literature. We find that policies like the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the Panchayat Extension of Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act support rights based FLR by providing communities with secure forest management rights and ownership of forest products. However, other policies, such as the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, can act antagonistically and weaken community rights in FLR. From our analysis, we draw three key lessons for rights based FLR in India and globally. First, there is a need to identify and resolve conflicts among forest policies that undermine rights and affect community participation in FLR. Second, policies must go beyond providing a potential for claiming rights and make claiming rights actionable in practice. Third, there is a need for a greater focus on promoting FLR mechanisms that allow communities to participate in FLR decision-making with their full set of recognised rights, including in the design of FLR activities that align with community preferences and needs.

The Tangible and Intangible Benefits of Mangrove Forests as a Factor Affecting Community Participation in Mangrove Management

Community participation has been identified as a key factor in ensuring the long-term sustainability and effective governance of these valuable ecosystems. The three pillars of sustainable protected area management are forms of ecological, social and economic management that enhance the function of protected areas and can support human life. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, providing numerous ecological, economic, and socio-cultural benefits to local communities. Understanding the diverse range of tangible and intangible benefits associated with mangrove forests is essential for comprehending the motivations and incentives that encourage community engagement in their conservation and sustainable management. The review highlights the complex interplay between tangible and intangible benefits and their influence on community participation in mangrove management. The review underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing both types of benefits, as they are intertwined and shape the attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making processes of local communities. Interdisciplinary studies that incorporate ecological, economic, social, and cultural dimensions is needed to comprehensively understand the multifaceted benefits of mangrove forests and their role in driving community participation in mangrove management. Such insights can inform policy and management strategies that promote sustainable development and effective conservation of mangrove ecosystems, ultimately contribute to the well-being of both coastal communities and the environment.

Community participation in urban planning process in Saudi Arabia: An empirical assessment

This paper examines factors affecting community participation in the urban planning process in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A quantitative method employing a questionnaire style survey was used to test the research hypotheses, with a qualitative method used to obtain a better understanding of the quantitative findings. Findings reveal that the level of community participation in the urban planning process is low. Factors contributing to lack of participation are the unwillingness of individuals to participate, as well as the inability of social media platforms used by urban authorities to effectively interact with the local community. Therefore, this study recommends the establishment of a unified national strategy for social media platforms used by urban institutions, which will stimulate the use of government instruments such as dialogue and incentives, thereby enhancing social networks and the effectiveness of organizers. These activities will also ensure that all stakeholders who are interested in the process will be invited to participate, thus improving the overall level of community participation.

PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT DESA PEDULI GAMBUT PADA KEBIJAKAN RESTORASI LAHAN GAMBUT DI KABUPATEN KUBU RAYA

During this time peatlands were discussed related to forest and land fires so that presidential regulation No. 1 of 2016 concerning peat restoration agency (BRG) was issued. The initial study of BRG on the development status of villages in the bergambut area shows that most villages are in the status of villages are very left behind or villages are left behind, so the peat care village (DPG) approach is used. The purpose of the study is: analyzing the perception of peat care village communities in Kubu Raya Regency on peatland restoration policies and analyzing factors that affect community participation in BRG programs and activities. The research location is Kubu Raya Regency. The population of this study is a community in DPG Sungai Nipah. The number of samples as many as 32 respondents and sampling was done using snowballing sampling. The variables studied are: characteristics of respondents, characteristics of peatland restoration policies, community perceptions, opinions/responses that are views given by the community on peat restoration policies, knowledge, and attitudes. To analyze factors that affect community participation in BRG programs and activities are used Logit Regression. Overall, respondents' attitudes towards BRG programs and activities were in the positive to very positive range. The variables of gender, perception and variable experience of trying to exert a significant partial influence on participation in BRG programs and activities. To improve the positive perception of the community, there is a need for assistance efforts from all community institutions in rural areas. Paludiculture cultivation techniques and using creative economic development strategies on peat swamplands with Green Circular Economy Consep can be an alternative to BRG programs and activities.

Factors Affecting Community Participation in Paying Land and Building Tax in Kuningan Regency

The main purpose of this study is to find out the factors that influence community participation in paying Land and Building Tax to communities in Kuningan Regency. This study used descriptive and verifiable methods. The sample in this study was 400 respondents. Based on the results of the study that tax literacy, community attitudes, and the leadership of the village head have a joint influence on community participation in paying land and building taxes, partially tax literacy has a significant positive effect on community participation in paying land and building taxes, community attitudes have a significant positive effect on community participation in paying land and building taxes, and the leadership of the village head has a significant positive effect on community participation in paying land and building taxes.

Analysis of Predisposing Factors Affecting Community Participation in COVID-19 Vaccination

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As of June 29, 2022, there were 542,188,789 cases of COVID-19 in the world, and 6,339,275 people died. Recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Lampung District dose 1 were 898,900 (81.95%) of the 80% target. Those who received the 2nd dose vaccine were 683,002 (62.27%) of the 70% target and booster vaccines by 23,665 (2.16%) of the 40% target. The study aimed to analyze the predisposing factors that influence participation in the COVID-19 vaccination in the community in Central Lampung district in 2022. Subjects and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three sub-districts of Central Lampung district from July to September 2022. A total of 110 people were selected for this study. The dependent variable was the decision of participating in the COVID-19 vaccination. The inde­pendent variables were Knowledge, Education, Attitudes, Health Information, and Trust. Data was collected by using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a logistic regression test. Results: Health information (aOR= 18.58; 95% CI= 1.83 to 188.05; p= 0.013), and level of trust (aOR= 18.54; 95% CI= 2.77 to 123.80; p= 0.003) were related to community participation in the COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion: Health information and public trust related to participation in the COVID-19 vaccination in the community. Keywords: predisposing factors, behavior, COVID-19 vaccination. Correspondence: Bambang Pujianto. Masters Program in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia. Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sumantri Brojonegoro No.1, Gedong Meneng, Rajabasa, Bandar Lam­pung, Indonesia. 35141. Email: pujiantob73@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285840346246. Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior (2023), 08(01): 44-52 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpb.2023.08.01.06

Factors affecting community participation in an e-waste recycling program

Factors affecting community participation in an e-waste recycling program

Factors Affecting Community Participation in Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Projects: Evidence from Mangrove Forest Management Project

Community participation in an environmental corporate social responsibility (CSR) project can help business enterprises effectively develop projects that respond to the actual demands of the community and effectively utilize a firm’s resources. This study aims to investigate factors that affect community participation in each stage of environmental corporate social responsibility project development. The environmental corporate social responsibility project explored in this study is a sustainable mangrove forest management project in the Pakprasae sub-district of Rayong province in Thailand. This study has tested whether enterprise-related factors (such as perceived CSR credibility and organization–public relationship (OPR) quality) and participant-related factors (such as ecological knowledge, perceived ecological values, and expected benefits from participation in the project, both monetary and non-monetary related benefits) could predict community participation in an environmental corporate social responsibility project development initiated by a business enterprise. Questionnaire surveys were administered to 355 community members who were the target group of this environmental corporate social responsibility project from June to July 2022. The collected data were inspected and analyzed using an inferential statistical technique. Multiple regression analyses were performed to test significant factors that affected community members’ participation in planning, implementing, and monitoring the project. The results revealed that perceived ecological values were the strongest predictor of participation in all stages of the project, including planning, implementing, and monitoring the project. Perceived CSR credibility and OPR quality also significantly affected participation in all stages, whereas ecological knowledge significantly affected participation only in the monitoring stage. These findings suggest that to promote community participation in each stage of environmental corporate social responsibility project development, it is important to enhance community members’ perceived ecological values, and community members should be educated in ecology to enhance participation in the monitoring stage.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Community Participation Expectations on Sustainability Urban Farming in Jakarta City

To meet the nutritional needs of the people of Jakarta, urban agriculture is one of the food supply solutions. This study analyzes community expectations for participation in sustainable urban agriculture in Jakarta. The latest developments of this study provide results on the impact of economic, health and environmental variables on people's expectations for the sustainability of urban agriculture in Jakarta. The novelty of this study is that it considers the theme of the study, namely the inhabitants of the city of Jakarta, engaged in urban agriculture, a total of 112 respondents. The results of this study indicate that economic, health and environmental variables, simultaneously or in part, positively influence the expectations of community involvement in the sustainability of urban agricultural activities in the city of Jakarta. Based on these findings, it can be said that the expectation of community engagement in sustainable urban agriculture in Jakarta translates into greater productivity, knowledge, skills, awareness and understanding of the existence of clear regulations. The corrected R-square value is 0.704 based on the results of the coefficients that determine the impact of economic, health and environmental factors on community participation expectations in the sustainability of urban agriculture in Jakarta. In other words, 70.4% of community participation expectations in urban agriculture depend on economic factors, while health and other environmental factors depend on other factors. Expectations for community involvement in sustainable urban agriculture are already high and Jakarta's food security can be ensured later.

The Role of Social Media and Community Culture and Their Effect on Community Participation in Village Development in Jambi Province

This study aims to determine the effect of the role of social and cultural media on community participation in village development in Jambi Province. This research is quantitative research with multiple regression analysis conducted in Jambi Province in general. The data collection technique used a questionnaire distributed to all respondents. Based on data analysis conducted using SPSS version 21, it is evident that the variables of the role of social media (X1) and Culture (X2) simultaneously affect community participation. This can be seen from the basis of decision making, namely if the p-value < sig alpha (5%) is 0.000 <0.05, it means that the independent variable has an influence on the dependent variable. The effect of the variables of the role of social and cultural media on the community participation variable is 0.576 or 57.6%, while the remaining 42.4% (100% - 57.6%). This means that the role of social media (X1) and culture (X2) together has an effect on community participation (Y) by 57.6% and while the remaining 42.4% is influenced by other variables outside this study.

Pengaruh Leadership Style Terhadap Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pembangunan

Abstract: This study aims to determine whether reje's leadership style affects community participation in Pinangan village, Kebayakan District, Central Aceh Regency. The dependent variable (Y) used in this study is leadership style and the independent variable (X) is community participation. The sampling technique used is the Random Sampling technique. The data used is data collection techniques by disseminating questionnaires, observations, documentation studies. Hypothesis testing is carried out using Quantitative analysis and uses statistical testing with the Product Moment Correlation formula (Person Method). The calculation results for the hypothesis about the influence of Reje's leadership style on the participation of the village community showed a correlation of 0.60. Based on the results of the hypothesis test shows in correlation that leadership style has a significant effect on community participation, as shown that the Correlation Efficiency is worth 0.60 or 60%. and the sig value. 0.05 or 5%. variations or changes in community participation can be explained by the variables of leadership style. While the remaining 40% is explained by other factors that were not included in this research model. And the adjusted value of R² square shows the number 0.001 which means it is perfect.