Resident Empowerment Research Articles

Collective Capabilities Complete a Neighbourhood

This article argues for the need for attention to agency as well as structure in planning for complete neighbourhoods and communities, drawing upon collective capabilities theory and driven by a community-engaged research approach. While complete communities planning proposes to provide more fulsome social and physical infrastructure to residents in a context of urban growth and change in Canadian cities, contemporary efforts tend to neglect or disdain the agency and empowerment of residents. This logic and rationale for complete communities planning has shifted compared to the origins of neighbourhood planning in Canada, as will be exemplified here drawing upon the case of Vancouver. The application of the theory of collective capabilities in complete communities planning offers a path forward that is not naïve to the challenges posed by participatory planning and that views organizations other than the government as having collective capabilities to plan. We demonstrate the potential of this through the case of our community-engaged research partnership based at the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House. The project mobilized spatial and statistical research to document the extent of inequities and needs experienced in South Vancouver neighbourhoods as well as the collective capabilities of residents working through the neighbourhood house hub to provide essential services and do effective neighbourhood planning.

Economic Empowerment of Residents of Al-Hidayah Kalumbuk Padang Orphanage by Utilizing Virgin Coconut Oil Manufacturing Waste into Nata de Coco Beverage Products as Additional Income

The "Al-Hidayah" orphanage, established in Kalumbuk, Padang City, in 1987, by the Al-Hidayah Foundation. The establishment of this orphanage is because in the Kalumbuk area there are many orphans and orphans, who are economically deprived. They struggle with the cost of living and the cost of education. The number of them at the beginning of the establishment was 35 men, and 15 women. Those who live in the orphanage are boys, while women live with their parents, in houses around the orphanage. The current economic situation of the orphanage is still in shortage, because it still depends on government assistance and donations from the community. Meanwhile, orphanage children have potential, especially high school and junior high school students who number 26 people. If directed to fill their free time with activities that can generate additional income, it will help the economy of the orphanage. Previously, the children of this orphanage had been trained, how to make a VCO by the service team chaired by Prof. Dr. Suryani MSi, at their own expense. In the process of making VCO, the waste, which is in the form of coconut water, is wasted. Partners do not have knowledge about the use of coconut water waste into Nata de coco, as well as used as food and beverages that can be sold and make money. The purpose of the service is to utilize the waste produced by VCO, namely coconut water into Nata de coco and its drinks, to improve the economy of the orphanage. This service program is carried out through training in making Nata de Coco from coconut water and making drinks from Nata de Coco. As a result, Mitra has marketed its products, by serving orders for the procurement of drinks from Nata de Coco at the Wedding Party. So that it has generated an average monthly income of Rp. 6,750,000. This program has succeeded in increasing Partners' income

Resilience of Natural Disaster Victims Based on Social Capital Community Recovery Strategy for Flash Floods in Ladang Rimba

Flooding is a natural phenomenon caused in areas where many rivers flow. This research intends to describe, analyze and reveal the flash flood disaster in Ladang Rimba in 2023. In its development, this method uses environmental history by utilizing sources obtained, both written and oral, which are related to the topic of discussion. The results of this research show that after the 2023 Ladang Rimba flash flood disaster, it was a sad story for all the people living in the flood area. Severe damage due to flash floods in Gampong Ladang Rimba in Central Trumon District still leaves mud sediment with a thickness of up to 120 cm. still covering residential areas, residents' houses and various infrastructure. The impacts of flash floods in Ladang Rimba include: experiencing levels of damage to infrastructure, including housing, roads, bridges and utilities, loss of livelihoods, business closures, and impacts on local industry, social and psychological impacts on individuals and communities, including trauma, problems mental health, and community cohesion, the level of community involvement in the recovery process and empowerment of local residents. For this reason, a comprehensive review is needed that involves collaboration between various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-government organizations, community representatives and academic researchers.

Imperialism, empowerment, and support for sustainable tourism: Can residents become empowered through an imperialistic tourism development model?

Resident empowerment is an effective tool that contributes to the sustainable development of tourism. However, in many low-income countries, tourism is usually implemented through an imperialist tourism development model, questioning the sector's true intentions for this type of development. Within this backdrop, this study aims to investigate how, under such conditions, residents' perception of imperialism is associated with residents' perceptions of empowerment and to what extent these perceptions influence their support for sustainable tourism development. To better understand these relationships, Weber's Theory of Formal Substantive Rationality and Institutional Theory were employed. This study surveyed a representative sample of 341 residents on the island of Sal, Cape Verde in 2022. Overall, results illustrate that residents' perceptions of imperialism do not affect their perceptions of empowerment, rejecting most of the research hypotheses. Theoretical and practical implications highlight that within an imperialistic tourism development model, there is not relationship between imperialims and empowerment. tourism.

Intention to engage in ecotourism development: validation and extension of the Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale (Version 2.1)

ABSTRACT This work, based on the conceptual work by Scheyvens and van der Watt (2021), amends the original Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale (RETS) by including three new dimensions: economic empowerment, cultural empowerment, and environmental empowerment. In so doing, the modified scale is applied in a region of Ecuador not known for its ecotourism opportunities, to determine how residents’ (n = 500) perceived empowerment factors into their intent to engage in ecotourism endeavours through a modified theory of planned behaviour model. Psychometric properties of the 13-item modified RETS were strong. Six of the nine proposed hypotheses were supported via structural equation modelling using IBM Amos 28.0. The first-order model (of perceived empowerment) accounted for 33% of the variance in attitudes about engaging in ecotourism and 82% of the variance in behavioural intentions to engage in ecotourism. A second-order model increased variance explained in attitudes to 70% and in behavioural intentions to 89%.

Literasi Financial Technology dan Pengenalan Aplikasi Flip.id untuk Meningkatkan Pemberdayaan Warga Pelaku Usaha di Kecamatan Pondok Aren

Financial technology, or FinTech, is an innovation in technology designed to facilitate financial transactions so that they can be carried out practically, easily, and efficiently using computer devices or mobile phones via the internet. Thanks to the wide range of services offered by FinTech, people can enjoy better financial services and speed up business processes by increasing the speed of money circulation, which in turn can boost the communal economy. For example, the recently launched FLIP app makes it easy to transfer between banks without fees, reducing expenses. In Pondok Aren District, South Tangerang, the use of internet networks by business actors is quite common. However, business residents in Pondok Aren sub-district are often limited in understanding finance in today's digital era and lack of use of technology in financial activities. For this reason, we are encouraged to disseminate knowledge through educational programs to the public and business actors about FinTech literacy and the introduction of Flip.id applications, in order to increase the empowerment of business residents in Pondok Aren, Tangsel, in order to develop their business optimally.

Review Paper on Study and Analysis on Low-Cost Housing

Studying and analyzing low-cost housing involves examining various aspects such as design, construction materials, location, affordability, sustainability, and social impact. Here's a breakdown of some key considerations: 1. Design: Low-cost housing often requires innovative designs that maximize space utilization while minimizing costs. This may include modular construction, tiny homes, or efficient layouts that reduce the need for excessive materials. 2. Construction Materials: The choice of materials significantly impacts the cost of housing. Analyzing alternative, locally-sourced materials that are both affordable and durable is essential. This might involve using materials like bamboo, recycled materials, or compressed earth blocks. 3. Location: The location of low-cost housing projects is crucial for accessibility to job opportunities, transportation, and essential services. Analyzing the availability of land and infrastructure in suitable locations can influence the feasibility of such projects. 4. Affordability: True low-cost housing must be affordable not only in terms of initial construction but also in terms of ongoing maintenance and utilities. Analyzing the total cost of ownership over time is essential to ensure that housing remains accessible to its intended occupants. 5. Sustainability: Sustainable practices should be integrated into low-cost housing projects to minimize environmental impact and reduce ongoing costs. This may involve energy-efficient design, renewable energy sources, water conservation, and waste management strategies. 6. Social Impact: Low-cost housing projects should consider the social impact on communities, including issues like inclusivity, community engagement, and empowerment of residents. Analyzing the social dynamics and potential benefits Key Words: Affordability, Construction material , House technique , Urbon Planning

Development and validation of the new resident empowerment through Tourism Scale: RETS 2.0

This study developed a new version of the Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale - the RETS 2.0 by integrating two new dimensions of empowerment – economic and environmental empowerment – that the original RETS left off. The RETS 2.0 also abbreviates the original RETS to three items per a construct, reducing response burden, and opening up space for measuring different antecedents and outcomes of empowerment. The RETS 2.0 was empirically tested and validated in the small island destinations of Boa Vista and Sal, Cape Verde following Churchill's (1979) and Rossiter's (2002) three-stage mix-method scale development approach. After demonstrating convergent validity, nomological validity was demonstrated by all dimensions being significantly correlated with support for tourism. However, in the test of predictive validity, only psychological, economic, and environmental empowerment were found to be significant predictors of support for tourism. The RETS 2.0 is proposed as a holistic and parsimonious five-dimension scale that assesses resident's empowerment towards sustainable tourism development.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Korban Angin Puting Beliung di Kabupaten Sumedang dan Kabupaten Bandung

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of tornado victims in Ranca Ekek, Sumedang Regency and Cicalengka, Bandung Regency. Empowerment of tornado victims. The research method uses a qualitative approach that describes events in locations affected by tornadoes. Data collection techniques were interviews with several victims, RW administrators and RW administrators, observation at the location, photographing the condition of the places and houses of residents affected by the tornado. Literacy studies related to the tornado phenomenon include books and the internet. Conclusion The impact that occurred on the victims resulted in damage to people's houses and sales stalls on the side of the road so that they had no shelter to take shelter in and lost a place to sell. Empowerment of residents affected by tornadoes, consisting of 5 affected sub-districts, namely Rancaekek, Cicalengka and Cileunyi sub-districts, Bandung Regency, as well as Mangunraja and Jatinangor sub-districts, Sumedang Regency. Erected tents for around 121 residents, provided treatment to around 113 residents with minor injuries and 10 moderate injuries. In the future, the Regent of Sumedang and the Regent of Bandung will allocate assistance to the community so they can rebuild houses and kiosks for selling.

When power is poured from above: how do resident empowerment and tourism ethnocentrism promote engagement of local residents in destination promotion

When power is poured from above: how do resident empowerment and tourism ethnocentrism promote engagement of local residents in destination promotion

Participatory science for social impacts and structural change in polluted industrial regions: Case study in France

Over multiple years, we developed and conducted a community-based participatory health study in the industrial zone of Marseille, France. We focused on documenting health issues among residents living in two towns in the industrial core and one town on the periphery that had a larger agricultural sector and an identical transportation/logistics sector. Our study, called EPSEAL (Etude Participative en Santé Environment Ancrée Localement; Locally-Anchored Participatory Study of Environmental Health, English trans.), was designed to answer residents’ questions about the health experiences of living in industrial zones. Our multidisciplinary Franco-American team conducted health surveys in these three towns and held focus groups with residents and other stakeholders to discuss the findings. The main social impacts we achieved included: 1) empowerment of local residents with evidence they could use for advocating for health interventions; 2) substantial media coverage that drew regional, national, and international attention to the scope of the issue; 3) policy and regulatory changes; and 4) interest from other French communities for conducting similar community-driven health studies. Our study demonstrates that there is substantial interest among residents in doing participatory studies that answer their questions about health. Additionally we show that collaboratively-produced, epidemiologically rigorous studies have substantial social and policy impacts.

Intermediary organizations as supporters of residents’ innovativeness and empowerment in community-based tourism

Despite the importance of intermediary organizations in promoting community-based tourism, little is known about how different types of social support from intermediary organizations assist residents’ capacity building, such as their innovativeness or empowerment. To address this research gap, this study collected survey responses from 353 South Korean residents participating in a government-supported community-based tourism initiative and examined via structural equation modeling the relationships among social support (i.e. emotional, instrumental, informational, and appraisal support), resident innovativeness, and resident empowerment. All four types of social support had positive impacts on resident innovativeness but instructional and informational support (i.e. functional support) overperformed emotional and appraisal support (i.e. psychological support). On the contrary, when resident empowerment was considered as an outcome, only emotional and appraisal support were direct positive antecedents. The findings indicated the deviating roles of the four social support types in promoting residents’ capacity building, which policymakers should also take into consideration.

Criminal factions and ICT-Mediated financial inclusion in Brazilian favelas: the role of context

ABSTRACT The city of Rio de Janeiro has the highest proportion of people living in favelas in Brazil and their residents have very restricted access to financial services, often needing to commute to other neighborhoods to make simple transactions. Therefore, this research examines a fintech startup called Banco Maré, created to improve financial inclusion in the largest complex of favelas of Rio de Janeiro - Complexo da Maré. A model for ICT-mediated financial inclusion based on the Capability Approach was applied to evaluate this initiative in two favelas dominated by distinct criminal factions in the complex. The results suggest that the financial inclusion depends on the nature of criminal factions dominating same. The work, therefore, indicates that contexts where an institutional order that favors greater agency, empowerment and participation of residents prevail, can strongly affect ICT-based financial inclusion initiatives in favelas dominated by lawless organizations.

The Influence of Motive Attributions for Destination Social Responsibility on Residents’ Empowerment and Quality of Life

This research provides new insights into the link between destination social responsibility (DSR) and resident quality of life (QOL). A conceptual model is tested based on attribution theory and empowerment theory that investigates the impact that different DSR motive attributions can have on resident QOL, and the potential mediating role of empowerment. DSR actions attributable to intrinsic (extrinsic) motives by destination residents were found to demonstrate greater (lesser) empowerment and QOL. Empowerment was found to have a significant positive impact on QOL and to mediate the DSR motive attribution and resident QOL relationship. Examination of these initial findings suggest that intrinsic, relative to extrinsic, DSR motive attributions enhance resident empowerment through tourism and QOL under high involvement conditions. This relationship was not found to hold in low involvement tourism conditions. The paper concludes with a discussion of theoretical and managerial contributions, as well as study limitations and future research directions.

Nighttime Sedations in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Single-Center Experience.

Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is the standard of care for many procedures in the pediatric emergency department (PED). Although generally performed by skilled PED physicians, in Israeli PEDs, during nighttime hours, it is mainly performed by pediatric residents. The safety of PSA by residents is considered comparable yet has not been evaluated regarding nighttime performance. A retrospective study review of PSA performed in the PED at night (1:00 a . m .-7:00 a . m .). To evaluate these events, we compared each case of nighttime PSA to 2 daytime PSA cases from 2017 to 2019. Adverse events were evaluated using the Quebec criteria. The study included 451 sedations performed on 438 children from January 2017 to January 2019. Adverse events (AEs) occurred in 29 (6.4%) of the sedations. Serious AEs were uncommon. This included mostly bag-valve-mask ventilation used in 13 (2.9%) of the cases. Of these, 12 were daytime sedations. There was a clear association between abscess drainage during daytime hours and AEs. Sedations performed during nighttime hours by pediatric residents seem safe and effective. This should strengthen the empowerment of residents to perform sedations when necessary even at late hours of the night. Recognizing cases at higher risk may avoid possible AEs.

STRATEGI BRANDING ECO GREEN CAMPAIGN KOMUNITAS MAT PECI UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN WISATA ALAM DENGAN KEARIFAN LOKAL

The Ciliwung River is a source of life for the community around the watershed (Watershed)in the Jakarta, Bogor and Bekasi areas. But now there has been tremendous damage to theecosystem in Ciliwung and most of it is caused by human activities. Some of the damage to theCiliwung river ecosystem includes waste pollution due to industrial and household waste due toland conversion from upstream to downstream, forced taking of river border areas to be used ashousing, hotels, villas, factories and shopping centers and offices. The Mat Peci Community is acommunity that cares about the Ciliwung River which has the aim of providing education aboutthe importance of preserving the Ciliwung River to protect natural ecosystems.This study aims to examine in more depth (1) to find out the preparation stage in making theEco Green campaign Branding Strategy to realize nature tourism with local wisdom, (2) todetermine the stages of implementation and promotion increate a Branding Eco Green campaign Strategy to realize nature tourism with local wisdomand (3) to find out the evaluation stage in making an Eco Green campaign Branding Strategy torealize nature tourism with local wisdom. This study uses a qualitative research method with a casestudy research design. Data collection techniques use semi-structured interviews and passiveparticipant observation and literature review. The sampling technique uses a snowball samplingtechnique and the grand theory used is the theory of social construction of reality. This researchwas conducted at the Mat Peci Community, Srengseng, South Jakarta.The results of this study indicate that the community strategy carried out by the Mat Pecicommunity is in line with the explanation above, namely community development based on selfrelianceand participatory. There are three community development strategies that are carried out,namely environmental conservation (Environment), providing education about river conservation(Education), and independent empowerment of residents around the Ciliwung river basin(empowerment). Dialogic communication carried out by the Mat Peci community is acollaborative concept, namely building interactions between residents, the Mat Peci communityand also organizations, companies or other institutions by building facilities, infrastructure orcarrying out activities that provide knowledge and benefits both scientifically and economically soas to create 'capital'. social', namely the economic independence of citizens, where residents canuse infrastructure to meet their needs or make colors for river conservation and recycle waste as asource of livelihood.

The Role of Participative Leadership in Empowerment and Resident Participation

Traditional tourism development has adopted a top-down approach, and the role of government has primarily been decision making and regulation in regard to tourism development. There has been growing interest in residents’ participation in tourism destination development and management. The study aims provide empirical evidence by examining the relationship between participative leadership, empowerment, and tourism participation among residents living in the provinces near the borders in Korea. We examine the economic benefits derived from tourists as a moderator. A total of 758 questionnaires were used. This study performed descriptive analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). This study examined the effects of participative leadership and empowerment on three categories of residents’ participation in tourism in DMZ areas in South Korea. This present study tests the relationships between and evaluated the effects of participatory leadership and resident empowerment on three types of resident participation. Participative leadership positively influences empowerment and resident participation. In addition, a positive effect of psychological empowerment between participative leadership and participation as a mediator was found. Participative leadership affects motivational processes, and psychological empowerment leads to participation. The results found that residents perceive their participation as important, and there is no difference based on the additional income they derive from tourism. The study contributes to the enhancement of sustainable development and a deeper understanding of how residents act. Furthermore, the results can provide direction for the creation of participative approaches in tourism development.

The Influence of Destination Promotion Videos on Residents’ Sense of Empowerment and Support for Tourism

This article uses the theoretical bases of Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale, Framing Theory, and Self-Identification theory to explore the moderating effect of destination promotional videos on the relationship between residents’ empowerment and support for tourism. Initially, a large-scale survey with 1,634 respondents from Chinese Ningbo communities was performed to confirm that the destination promotion videos were widely viewed by the residents. After that, 492 questionnaires were administered to residents to test the moderating effect of media identification on the relationship between residents’ empowerment and support for tourism. The findings show that, overall, promotional media moderates the relationship between resident empowerment and support for tourism. Specifically, the use of destination promotion videos has been found to give residents a stronger sense of empowerment within society, increasing their high level of support for tourism. However, in this study’s case study of Ningbo, media were not found to moderate the relationship between perceived economic profit and support for tourism. The findings of this study could provide implications of how to use promotional video wisely to engage residents and build a “happy host.”

Video Profil BUMDes Sebagai Media Promosi Desa Surabaya Timur

With the Republic of Indonesia Law no. 6 of 2014 concerning Villages creates a hope for village sustainability regarding the distribution of Village Funds, revitalization of village development, implementation of village government, to the utilization of the potential and local wisdom of the village itself. However, in Indonesia, the implementation of BUMDes has not been fully implemented. Moreover, in its implementation in some areas, the existence of BUMDes is still unable to run efficiently and is able to contribute to the development and empowerment of residents in the village. This research intends to find out the potential and make Video Profiling BUMDes as a promotional media for East Surabaya Village, Banding Agung District, Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan Regency, South Sumatra Province, which is a village whose BUMDes has a geographical location right above Lake Ranau. Other objectives of this research are: first, to find out the form of participation of the village government and residents in managing and utilizing BUMDes. Second, to find out the contribution of BUMDes in helping the economy and the welfare of the community. Third, to assist in promoting BUMDes and the potentials around them in the form of BUMDes Profiling Videos.

The role of formal tourism institutions in empowering communities: A case study of Visit Stellenbosch, South Africa

ABSTRACT Community-based tourism (CBT) shows promise for facilitating community empowerment, which may be enhanced when CBT enterprises are coupled with formal tourism institutions. Still, there is limited research on the role formal tourism institutions play in promoting resident participation in CBT development. This qualitative case study utilized content analysis of semi-structured interviews, archival documents, and data reporting on CBT initiatives in the communities of Stellenbosch Central, Kayamandi, Cloetesville, Kylemore, and Pniel. Results revealed that the formal tourism institution, Visit Stellenbosch was effectively brokering power between residents and CBT enterprises by: 1) providing access to municipal funding; 2) providing skills development, mentorship, and business support; 3) creating social networks, and; 4) creating invited spaces for participation. However, CBT development in Stellenbosch was characterized by complex power relationships. Nonparticipation due to geographic marginalization and signs of tokenism in resident participation in CBT development presented challenges to resident empowerment.