Jurnal Ekonomi & Bisnis

DINAMIKA KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL ANTARA IBU DAN ANAK PASCA KEHILANGAN SOSOK AYAH: TINJAUAN SOSIOLOGIS ADAPTASI LINGKUNGAN SOSIAL

Firda Widia Sari — 2026-08-31

Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication between Mothers and Children After Losing a Father in Tengah Village, Utan District, Sumbawa Regency. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of interpersonal communication between mothers and children after losing a father and the adaptation process carried out in the social environment in Tengah Village, Utan District, Sumbawa Regency. Losing a father not only impacts the emotional condition of family members, but also influences communication patterns, role division, and social relationships within the family. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data collection techniques are carried out through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of mothers who are single parents and children who are raised without a father figure. The results show that the loss of a father figure causes changes in the mother's role in the family, changes in the child's emotional condition, difficulties in expressing feelings, and changes in the openness of communication between mother and child. Despite facing various challenges, mothers and children strive to build more open, empathetic, and mutually supportive communication as a form of adaptation to the new family conditions. In addition, support from the extended family and the social environment also plays a role in helping the adjustment process after losing a father figure. Thus, interpersonal communication is a crucial factor in strengthening the mother-child relationship and supporting the family's adaptation process after the loss of a father.

ANALISIS PENERAPAN CHECKS AND BALANCES DALAM PENYELENGGARAAN PEMERINTAHAN DESA JOTANG KECAMATAN EMPANG (Studi Kasus Pengunduran Diri Kepala Desa Tahun 2026)

Widiya Safira — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze the implementation of checks and balances mechanisms by the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in the administration of Jotang Village, Empang District, Sumbawa Regency, particularly in response to the dynamics that led to the resignation of the Village Head in 2026. Checks and balances are crucial instruments for ensuring accountable and transparent village governance following the enactment of Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. However, empirical reality in Jotang Village indicates a failure in oversight mechanisms, leading to instability in village governance. This research employs an exploratory case study approach with a qualitative design to uncover the structural and cultural barriers underlying the BPD's inability to effectively intervene in policies or conduct oversight. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentary analysis, and were analyzed inductively to develop analytical generalizations. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of checks and balances between the BPD and the Jotang Village Government in Empang District has not yet functioned optimally. This is evident in the implementation of joint legislative functions, preventive oversight, repressive oversight, the balance of authority, and the channeling of community aspirations, all of which still face various obstacles in practice. The implementation of checks and balances in Jotang Village is influenced by five factors, namely human resource capacity, access to information, the independence of the BPD, community support, and the relationship between the BPD and the Village Head, with the latter being the most dominant factor.

STRATEGI PARTAI KEADILAN SEJAHTERA (PKS) DALAM PEMILU LEGISLATIF DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA TAHUN 2024

Erni Julastri Putri — 2026-08-31

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) increased its representation in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Sumbawa Regency from four seats in the 2019 Legislative Election to six seats in the 2024 Legislative Election. This achievement indicates the important role of political strategy and political recruitment in improving the party's electoral performance. This study aims to analyze the political strategies and political recruitment process implemented by PKS to increase its legislative seats in the 2024 Legislative Election in Sumbawa Regency. This research employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that PKS implemented integrated political strategies through Push Marketing, Pull Marketing, and Pass Marketing to strengthen political communication and public trust. Furthermore, the political recruitment process was conducted systematically through the stages of selection, nomination, and candidate election by considering candidates' capacity, loyalty, integrity, and electoral potential. The integration of political strategy and political recruitment contributed to strengthening PKS's competitiveness and increasing its representation in the Sumbawa Regency DPRD in the 2024 Legislative Election.

IMPLEMENTASI E-GOVERNMENT DI KANTOR PEMERINTAH DAERAH KABUPATEN SUMBAWA TAHUN 2024

H Helmiati — 2026-08-31

The purpose of this study was to examine the implementation of e-government in the Sumbawa Besar Regional Government offices. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of e-government in the Sumbawa Besar Regional Government has resulted in an increase in the quality of public services. The digital system makes it easier for the public to obtain information and access various government services without having to follow complicated and time-consuming procedures. In addition, the use of information technology helps government agencies collaborate, which makes bureaucratic processes faster and more effective. The implemented digital system also supports public information transparency because the public can view various service information more transparently. Low levels of digital literacy in some community groups also hinder the use of electronic-based services. Furthermore, there has been no significant progress in system integration between regional government organizations. As a result, some services are still carried out separately and not fully connected into a single integrated system. This condition indicates that the availability of technology is not the only factor determining the success of e-government implementation; organizational readiness, human resource quality, and community support for digital services are other factors.

ANALISIS PENYELESAIAN KONFLIK ILEGAL LOGGING DI DESA KELUNGKUNG PADA TAHUN 2023-2024

S Sirajudin — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze the conflict resolution mechanisms implemented by the Kelungkung Village Government and to examine their effectiveness through the perspective of New Institutional Theory. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through nterviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this study showed that conflict resolution primarily relies on non-litigation mechanisms, including negotiation, facilitated dialogue, and mediation, while formal legal settlement remains under the authority of law enforcement agencies. From the perspective of New Institutional Theory, the normative and cultural-cognitive pillars play a more significant role than the regulatory pillar in reducing social tensions through the reinforcement of social norms, community participation, and environmental awareness. However, the effectiveness of conflict resolution is constrained by the limited legal authority of the village government, weak regulatory support, and persistent economic pressures that encourage illegal logging activities. The study concludes that conflict resolution in Kelungkung Village is oriented more toward conflict management than conflict resolution. Therefore, stronger institutional collaboration, consistent law enforcement, community economic empowerment, and the integration of regulatory, normative, and cultural-cognitive approaches are essential to achieving sustainable forest governance and preventing future conflicts. These findings support the view that effective forest conflict management requires the interaction of formal institutions, informal norms, and shared social understanding in addressing complex natural resource disputes.

PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT PESISIR TENTANG ANCAMAN MIKROPLASTIK DAN CARA PANDANG TERHADAP LAUT: ANALISIS KONSTRUKSI SOSIAL MASYARAKAT PULAU BUNGIN KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

S Sribatyamalia — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze coastal communities’ knowledge regarding the sea and the threats of microplastics, as well as the social and cultural factors that influence the formation of such knowledge. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study strategy. The research informants were members of the Bungin Island community selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The results were analyzed using Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s Social Construction Theory through the stages of externalization, objectivation, and internalization. The results of this study showed that coastal communities’ knowledge regarding the threats of microplastics is a result of social construction influenced by experience, socio-cultural conditions, the environment, and access to information. In the externalization stage, the sea is interpreted as a source of life and the main space for community economic activities. In the objectivation stage, the lack of waste management facilities and limited socialization regarding microplastics cause the habit of disposing of waste into the sea to develop into a social reality that is considered normal because it has been practiced for generations. In the internalization stage, the knowledge possessed by the community forms two perspectives: viewing the sea as a source of life that must be protected, and viewing the presence of waste in the sea as a normal condition resulting from long-standing habits. Therefore, continuous education and socialization are needed to build knowledge, perspectives, and more responsible behaviors in preserving coastal environmental sustainability.

STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI DALAM RESOLUSI KONFLIK KELUARGA HARMONIS: STUDI FENOMENOLOGI PADA KELUARGA HARMONIS DI DESA MARONGE KECAMATAN MARONGE

Putri Alifa Septina — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze family communication patterns in resolving domestic conflicts and building family harmony using a symbolic interactionism approach. This research employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The study was conducted in Maronge Village, Maronge District, Sumbawa Regency, involving 15 informants consisting of married couples, community leaders, and local religious figures. The informants were selected purposively based on the consideration that they were directly involved in family social interactions in Maronge Village, thus possessing relevant information related to the issues under study. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation to gain an in-depth understanding of the social conditions of families in Maronge Village. Data analysis was conducted using George Herbert Mead’s Symbolic Interactionism theory, which emphasizes three main concepts: mind, self, and society. The findings of this study showed that conflict within families is a natural occurrence, but it can be managed in a healthy manner through open communication, emotional control, mutual respect, and emotional support. Positive symbolic interactions, both verbal and non-verbal, construct shared meanings of togetherness, safety, and comfort within the family. Symbols such as gentle language, empathy, attention, and physical touch are collectively interpreted as expressions of affection and acceptance. Therefore, open communication and consistent symbolic interaction play a crucial role in creating harmonious and sustainable family relationships.

NEGOSIASI GENDER DALAM PRAKTIK BESIRU: PERAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA DALAM STRATEGI ADAPTASI EKONOMI KELUARGA PETANI DI DUSUN SEJARI, SUMBAWA

Putri Liana — 2026-08-31

This study examines gender negotiation in the practice of besiru and explores the role of housewives in the economic adaptation strategies of farmer households in Dusun Sejari, Plampang District, Sumbawa Regency. Farmer households in rural areas continue to face economic uncertainty due to fluctuating agricultural yields, climate change, and limited access to production resources. In this context, besiru, a local collective labor practice based on reciprocity, functions not only as a traditional form of mutual cooperation but also as a social arena that reflects gender relations within agrarian communities. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a sociological ethnographic perspective. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving 11 informants consisting of housewives, male farmers, and community leaders. The findings show that housewives play a significant role in sustaining besiru practices through labor contribution, food preparation, work coordination, and the maintenance of social networks within the community. However, women’s contributions remain structurally marginalized because domestic responsibilities and decision-making authority are still largely shaped by patriarchal norms. Despite these limitations, women continue to negotiate their roles and build agency through active participation in collective agricultural and community-based economic activities. Thus, besiru represents not only an economic adaptation strategy for farmer households but also a dynamic social space where gender relations are continuously negotiated in everyday rural life.

STRATEGI ADAPTASI SOSIAL MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KELANGKAAN GAS LPG 3 KG: ANALISIS SOSIOLOGIS DI DESA PERNEK

Deta Dekayanti — 2026-08-31

The scarcity of 3 kg LPG gas is a social phenomenon that has a broad impact on people’s lives, especially in rural areas. This study aims to analyze the patterns of social adaptation among communities and identify the factors that influence communities in determining adaptation strategies to LPG gas scarcity. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Research informants were determined by purposive sampling, consisting of 4 housewives, 4 MSMEs actors, and 2 LPG agents in Pernek Village, Moyo Hulu Sub-District, Sumbawa District. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The theory used as an analytical tool is Talcott Parsons' Structural Functionalism theory through the AGIL concept (Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latent Pattern Maintenance). The results of this study showed that the Pernek Village community has good social adaptation capabilities in facing LPG scarcity through the utilization of social capital, local wisdom, and community solidarity. The Pernek Village community applied four main patterns of social adaptation, namely: (1) utilization of alternative fuels (firewood, charcoal, electric stoves, magic com), (2) borrowing and sharing gas cylinders among neighbors, (3) collective purchasing and seeking supplies outside the village, and (4) rearrangement of consumption and production patterns. Analysis using Parsons' AGIL theory shows that the four functions of the social system operate in an integrated manner in shaping community social adaptation strategies.

TATA KELOLA KELEMBAGAAN PROGRAM MAKAN BERGIZI GRATIS DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA (Studi Kasus: Program Makan Bergizi Gratis di Kecamatan Empang)

Kevin Saputra — 2026-08-31

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) is one of the government's strategic policies aimed at improving community nutrition, particularly among students, while supporting the development of quality human resources. The success of this program depends heavily on institutional governance involving local government, relevant agencies, schools, and MBG kitchen managers. This study analyzes the institutional governance of the MBG Program in Sumbawa Regency and evaluates the effectiveness of its distribution at the sub-district level. A descriptive qualitative method with a case-study approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving relevant agencies, school representatives, kitchen staff, and beneficiary communities, then analyzed thematically to identify patterns of coordination, resources, organizational structure, and distribution practices. The findings show that institutional governance of the MBG Program has been implemented through inter-agency coordination and supportive regulation, although challenges remain, including limited human resources, suboptimal coordination, insufficient supervision, and limited public understanding of the program's long-term objectives. Distribution at the sub-district level has generally been carried out, but challenges persist regarding consistency of standard operating procedures, food safety, and monitoring effectiveness. Overall, institutional governance of the MBG Program has functioned relatively well, though further strengthening of its regulative, normative, and cognitive pillars is needed for more effective, sustainable, and accurately targeted implementation.

KEBIJAKAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 30% KUOTA PEREMPUAN: IMPLEMENTASI DALAM PEMILU LEGISLATIF DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA TAHUN 2024

Noril Abwah Qurbani — 2026-08-31

The low level of women's representation in legislative institutions indicates that the implementation of the 30% affirmative quota has not yet resulted in substantive political representation. This study aims to examine the implementation of the 30% women's quota affirmative action policy in the 2024 Legislative Election in Sumbawa Regency, focusing on the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the National Democratic Party (NasDem), and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), as well as to analyze the factors influencing its implementation. This study employed a qualitative method with a comparative study approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings indicate that all three political parties complied with the 30% women's quota requirement in their legislative candidate lists. However, its implementation continues to face challenges, including deeply rooted patriarchal culture, limited political capacity and resources among women, and insufficient party support for female candidates. Conversely, party commitment, cadre development, political education, and supportive regulations were identified as the main factors strengthening policy implementation. The study concludes that affirmative action has expanded opportunities for women's political participation; however, achieving more substantive representation requires stronger cadre development, greater institutional support from political parties, and a more inclusive political culture.

IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN DAERAH KABUPATEN SUMBAWA NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2013 TENTANG JALAN KABUPATEN (Studi di Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang Kabupaten Sumbawa)

Dian Mayasari — 2026-08-31

This study aims to examine the implementation of Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2013 concerning Road Administration in Sumbawa Regency. It employs a descriptive qualitative approach to provide an in-depth account of policy implementation based on facts identified in the field. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants were selected purposively and consisted of employees of the Sumbawa Regency Public Works and Public Housing Office. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which comprises data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Conclusions were drawn from the research findings by referring to George C. Edward III’s policy implementation theory, which encompasses communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The research results indicate that the implementation of Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2013 concerning Road Management by the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency of Sumbawa Regency has not been optimal. This can be seen from several aspects, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure, which indicate obstacles in its implementation and still require optimization of the quality of human resources, facilities, and budget, which are crucial to support effective policy implementation. Overall, the primary factor hindering the implementation of Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2013 concerning Road Management in Sumbawa Regency is limited resources, particularly funding and technical personnel. Therefore, continuous improvement efforts are required to ensure that the objectives of road management can be achieved effectively, efficiently, and sustainably.

IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN DAERAH KABUPATEN SUMBAWA NOMOR 03 TAHUN 2023 TENTANG PERLINDUNGAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI (Studi di Kecamatan Buer Kabupaten Sumbawa)

Fatimah Azzahra — 2026-08-31

This study aims to assess the implementation of Sumbawa Regency Regulation Number 3 of 2023 concerning the Protection and Empowerment of Farmers in Buer District and to identify the approaches used by the local government in its implementation. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. Participants in this study included the Department of Agriculture, agricultural extension workers, and farmer groups in Buer District. The research findings indicate that policy implementation has not been effective, particularly regarding communication. The dissemination of the regulation is still carried out indirectly and integrated with various other activities, resulting in low farmer understanding of the policy's substance. Furthermore, limited resources and the absence of specific programs also play a role as obstacles to the policy's implementation. Nevertheless, strategically, the local government has incorporated values of farmer protection and empowerment into various existing agricultural programs, such as extension services, production facility assistance, and strengthening farmer institutions. Therefore, the implementation of this Regional Regulation requires improvements, particularly in terms of communication, more organized outreach, and strengthening human resource capacity to maximize the goals of farmer protection and empowerment.

KONFLIK SOSIAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN WISATA HIU PAUS DESA LABUHAN JAMBU KECAMATAN TARANO KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

Bintang Dwi Kayanti — 2026-08-31

The development of whale shark tourism in Labuhan Jambu Village, Tarano District, Sumbawa Regency, has created new economic opportunities for the local community. The presence of this tourism activity has encouraged shifts in livelihoods, increased local economic activity, and stimulated the growth of various tourism-supporting businesses. However, alongside these benefits, social dynamics have emerged in the form of conflicts triggered by differences in access to tourism management, authority in decision-making, and the distribution of economic benefits among the parties involved. Therefore, this study aims to examine social conflict in the management of whale shark tourism in Labuhan Jambu Village. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were subsequently analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that social conflict originated from changes in the tourism management system, which had previously been community-based but became more formalized after the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD) was designated as the official manager of the marine tourism area. These changes gave rise to differing interests concerning authority, management access, and the distribution of economic benefits among the village government, BLUD, conservation organizations, tourism operators, Pokdarwis, Pokmaswas, bagang owners, boat owners, MSME operators, and fishing communities. Thus, the sustainability of whale shark tourism requires a more equitable, transparent, and participatory governance system that provides equal opportunities for all community groups to benefit from tourism activities.

BUDAYA PATRIARKI DAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA TERHADAP PEREMPUAN: KAJIAN SOSIOLOGI TENTANG RELASI KUASA DAN KETIMPANGAN GENDER DALAM KELUARGA

Bunga Raudatin — 2026-08-31

Patriarchal culture, which places men in a dominant position within the family, remains a contributing factor to domestic violence against women. This study aims to analyze the forms of patriarchal culture and their impact on domestic violence in Berare Village, Moyo Hilir District, Sumbawa Regency. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The research findings showed that patriarchal culture is systematically manifested through four main mutually reinforcing dimensions. First, rigid gender role divisions position men as breadwinners and sole decision-makers, while women bear the entire domestic burden even when they also work outside the home. Second, economic control in the form of restricting women’s access to employment, education, and mobility. Third, the socialization of patriarchal values, which begins at an early age and is reinforced by local customs that demand unconditional obedience from wives and make violence a normalized consequence. Fourth, social institutions, ranging from community leaders, gender-biased religious interpretations, to customary philosophies, function to legitimize and reproduce male dominance across generations. These four dimensions collectively create structural conditions in which physical, psychological, and economic violence against women is justified by some perpetrators and tolerated by communities. Based on Talcott Parsons’ Structural Functionalism theory, this condition indicates the existence of dysfunction within the family system that leads to gender inequality.

PERSEPSI GENERASI MUDA TERHADAP TRADISI SEME’ SEBAGAI IDENTITAS BUDAYA WANITA SUMBAWA: KAJIAN SOSIOLOGIS DI DUSUN PAMULUNG

M. Farhan Ayubi — 2026-08-31

The Seme' tradition is a traditional skincare practice that has been inherited by women as part of Sumbawanese cultural identity. However, the continuity of this tradition faces serious challenges, particularly in relation to the shifting perspectives of the younger generation toward cultural values. This study aims to explore the perceptions of the younger generation in Pamulung Hamlet, Karang Dima Village, regarding the Seme' tradition as a symbol of women's cultural identity, and to examine the social factors influencing the formation of these perceptions. This study used a qualitative approach using George Herbert Mead's Symbolic Interactionism theory as its theoretical perspective. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the younger generation in Pamulung Hamlet perceives the Seme' tradition as a representation of cultural identity embedded in Sumbawanese women. They demonstrate reflective and active attitudes in negotiating the meaning of the Seme' tradition amid the pressures of modernity. Three main factors influence the younger generation's perceptions: (1) family influence, particularly the role of mothers and grandmothers as the most dominant significant others in the process of cultural value transmission; (2) the influence of the social environment and peers, which play a dual role as both a source of modern pressures and a reinforcement of cultural identity; and (3) the influence of media and modernity, which function as both challenges and opportunities for the revitalization of local culture.

TATA KELOLA KELEMBAGAAN PARTAI GERINDRA DALAM MEMENANGKAN PEMILU LEGISLATIF DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA TAHUN 2024

Arsa Ramdani — 2026-08-31

The success of the Gerindra Party in retaining its seats in the 2024 Legislative Election in Sumbawa Regency is the result of planned and consistent institutional governance. This study analyzes how the Regional Leadership Council (DPC) of the Gerindra Party in Sumbawa Regency manages three institutional elements cognitive, normative, and regulative as formulated in Scott's (2008) New Institutionalism, and identifies the institutional factors contributing to the party's electoral resilience. The study employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach through in-depth interviews with two key informants, confirmed through triangulation with official party documents. Findings show that DPC Gerindra Sumbawa retained 5 DPRD seats in the 2024 election despite a decline in vote share from 12.0 percent (2019) to 9.5 percent (2024), accompanied by a rank shift from second to third place. The cognitive element is built through formal cadre education and an anti-vacuum strategy, though it has not yet reached the 165 villages at branch level. The normative element is reflected in grassroots engagement values, open recruitment, and collective decision-making. The regulative element is shown through proactive compliance with election commission regulations. Five key institutional factors contribute to electoral resilience: coordinated organizational structure, loyalty-building cadre systems, standardized and verified candidate recruitment, credibility-building regulatory compliance, and social programs as long-term political investment.

PERILAKU EKONOMI KELUARGA TENAGA KERJA WANITA DI SUMBAWA DALAM PERSPEKTIF SOSIOLOGIS (Studi di Desa Tarusa Kecamatan Buer Kabupaten Sumbawa)

Lara Febriani Putri Utalas — 2026-08-31

The study aims to analyze the economic behavior strategies of Indonesian migrant worker (TKW) families in meeting consumption needs, making long-term investments, and examining shifts in the structure and functions of childcare within TKW families in Tarusa Village, Buer District, Sumbawa Regency. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of TKW mothers, children from TKW families, local communities, and village officials. Data analysis was carried out descriptively using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study showed that the phenomenon of TKW in Tarusa Village represents a form of social and economic adaptation by families in responding to the demands of daily life, where families continue to strive to maintain balance and the sustainability of family functions despite changes in roles and structures. The economic behavior strategies of TKW families are divided into two main orientations: consumption strategies, which include fulfilling food needs, children’s education, healthcare, clothing, and social needs; and long-term investment strategies, which include education savings, house construction, land purchases, and the establishment of small businesses. Furthermore, the departure of mothers as TKWs leads to shifts in the structure and function of childcare within the family. The mother’s role as the primary caregiver is transferred to the father, grandparents, or other family members, resulting in changes in parenting patterns, education, attention, and affection provided to children.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA ORGANISASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA DAN KEAKTIFAN ANGGOTA ORGANISASI (Studi Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa)

Alda Dwi Nirmala — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze organizational resource development strategies in improving the performance and activeness of members of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Sumbawa University of Technology for the 2025/2026 period. The study employed a mixed-methods approach with a Sequential Exploratory design through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using George R. Terry’s strategic management theory, includes planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling and SWOT analysis. The findings of this study showed that the organizational resource development strategies implemented by BEM UTS have been fairly effective through systematic work program planning, clear task distribution, member capacity-building programs, and regular evaluations. The SWOT analysis reveals that BEM UTS possesses strengths in its organizational structure, institutional support, and human resources quality, while weaknesses remain in coordination, communication, and organizational administration. Furthermore, institutional support and technological advancements provide significant opportunities, whereas academic demands and fluctuating student participation present major challenges. This study concludes that organizational resource development strategies contribute positively to enhancing members’ performance and activeness, although improvements in coordination, evaluation, and organizational management are still necessary to establish a more effective, adaptive, and sustainable student organization.

KETAHANAN SOSIAL PEREMPUAN PERKOTAAN DALAM MENGHADAPI KELANGKAAN GAS LPG 3 KILOGRAM: ANALISIS PRAKTIK SOSIAL PIERRE BOURDIEU DI KECAMATAN SUMBAWA

Risqi Wandani — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze the forms of women’s social resilience in facing the scarcity of 3 Kg LPG in Sumbawa District using Pierre Bourdieu’s social practice theory framework. The study employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design to explore the lived experiences of informants in depth. Informants were selected using purposive sampling based on their direct experiences in dealing with the scarcity of 3 Kg LPG gas. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings show that the scarcity of 3 Kg LPG has a significant and widespread impact on the daily lives of women in Sumbawa District as the primary managers of household domestic needs. The shortage of 3 Kg LPG increases domestic burdens, raises household expenses due to price increases, disrupts cooking schedules, and alters consumption patterns and the use of alternative energy sources. In facing these conditions, women develop social resilience through three main dimensions. At the coping capacities stage, they seek alternative LPG distribution points, utilize social networks, borrow gas cylinders, and adjust household expenditures. At the adaptive capacities stage, women begin to change consumption patterns, apply more energy-efficient cooking techniques, strengthen information networks regarding LPG distribution, and prepare alternatives when supplies are limited. Meanwhile, transformative capacities are reflected in the formation of new, more sustainable practices, such as providing energy reserves, strengthening community solidarity, and changing household energy management systems.

FENOMENA FATHERLESS DAN KETIMPANGAN SOSIAL: KAJIAN SOSIOLOGIS PADA KELUARGA IBU TUNGGAL KELAS MENENGAH DI DESA TEPAS

Andi Arminovitri — 2026-08-31

The fatherless phenomenon refers to the absence of a father figure in a family, either physically or emotionally, which affects the social and economic conditions of family members. This study aims to analyze the socio-economic conditions underlying the fatherless phenomenon among middle class families and to examine the social adaptation strategies employed by mothers and children in Tepas Village, Brang Rea District, West Sumbawa Regency. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through observation, indepth interviews, and documentation involving single-mother families experiencing fatherless conditions. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the absence of a father figure increases the economic and social burdens borne by single mothers, who must fulfill dual roles as both caregivers and breadwinners. This condition contributes to social and economic vulnerability, including limited access to resources and reduced family welfare. In addition, children experience social and emotional challenges due to the absence of a father figure. Despite these difficulties, mothers and children demonstrate various forms of social adaptation through strengthening family roles, utilizing social support networks, and fostering independence and responsibility. The study concludes that the fatherless phenomenon is not only a family issue but also a social issue closely related to socio-economic inequality within society.

PERAN SISTEM KELEMBAGAAN SOSIAL DALAM PEMBENTUKAN POLA DISTRIBUSI AIR IRIGASI SWADAYA: ANALISIS SOSIOLOGIS DI DESA MAMA KECAMATAN LOPOK

Reza Putri Alifia — 2026-08-31

This study examines the role of social institutional systems in shaping communitybased irrigation water distribution patterns in Mama Village, Lopok District, Sumbawa Regency. Irrigation management in rural agricultural communities is not merely a technical issue related to water flow and infrastructure, but also a social process involving local institutions, collective norms, participation, leadership, and social interaction among farmers. The research applies a qualitative descriptive case study approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, nonparticipant observation, and documentation involving irrigation group leaders, farmers, and village government representatives. The study uses the Structuration Theory of Anthony Giddens to analyze the reciprocal relationship between social structure and human agency in irrigation practices. The findings indicate that irrigation water distribution in Mama Village is shaped by formal and informal institutions operating through locally agreed rules, collective deliberation, social sanctions, and shared responsibility. Social institutions function not only as organizational mechanisms but also as mediators of negotiation, cooperation, and conflict management among farmers. Farmers, as social agents, do not merely follow existing rules but actively reproduce, negotiate, and modify them according to ecological conditions, seasonal changes, and local agricultural needs. The study concludes that the sustainability and fairness of community-based irrigation depend significantly on the strength of local social institutions, participation, and adaptive social practices. This research contributes to rural sociology and community-based natural resource governance by emphasizing the importance of institutional dynamics in irrigation management.

TATA KELOLA KELEMBAGAAN PERSATUAN WARTAWAN INDONESIA (PWI) DALAM MEMBANGUN OPINI PUBLIK PADA PILKADA 2024 DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

B Buman — 2026-08-31

This study aims to analyze the institutional governance of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) of Sumbawa Regency in shaping public opinion during the 2024 Regional Head Election (Pilkada). The study is based on the increasing strategic role of the mass media in influencing public perception and the importance of journalistic ethics in maintaining the quality of democratic processes. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the Chairman of PWI Sumbawa Regency, journalists, the owner of Liputan Sumbawa media, and a member of the General Election Commission (KPU) of Sumbawa Regency. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, while the institutional analysis referred to Scott's New Institutional Theory, which consists of regulatory, normative, and cultural-cognitive pillars. The findings reveal that PWI has implemented institutional governance through the enforcement of the Journalistic Code of Ethics, journalist development programs, and efforts to strengthen professionalism and independence. However, the implementation has not been fully optimal due to limitations in supervision, unequal internalization of professional values, and the influence of journalists' work culture. Among the three institutional pillars, the cultural-cognitive pillar has the strongest influence on journalistic practices because it shapes journalists' perspectives and routines in producing news. Therefore, strengthening institutional governance requires not only formal regulations but also continuous efforts to develop professional values and journalistic culture in order to support objective, balanced, and responsible public opinion during local democratic processes.

ANALISIS KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PELAYANAN PEMERINTAH DESA NGERU KECAMATAN MOYO HILIR KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

R Ridwansyah — 2026-08-31

The provision of public services by government officials across various service sectors, particularly those concerning civil matters and the basic needs of society, remains unsatisfactory. Therefore, this study aims to measure the level of public satisfaction with the performance of the Ngeru Village Government, identify the factors that influence it, analyze differences in satisfaction levels, and formulate strategies to improve the quality of public services. The study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 94 respondents selected through random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the Community Satisfaction Index (IKM), Gap Analysis, and multiple linear regression. The results show that the overall level of public satisfaction falls into the Good category, with an IKM score of 73.79. The Service Outcome aspect (IKM 78.75) and Service Quality (IKM 78.67) are the main strengths, while Community Participation (IKM 62.88) and Transparency (IKM 69.13) are the weaknesses that require priority improvement. The dominant factors influencing public satisfaction, in descending order, are Service Outcomes (0.334), Service Quality (0.318), Service Procedures (0.281), Transparency (0.205), and Public Participation (0.162). These findings indicate that the public continues to prioritize tangible outcomes and direct interactions over procedural aspects of governance. The regression analysis also indicates that all aspects of service delivery have positive and significant effects on public satisfaction (R² = 0.707), with Service Outcomes (? = 0.334) emerging as the most dominant factor. Meanwhile, the improvement strategies that should be implemented include strengthening budget transparency, revitalizing village development planning forums, and optimizing public complaint channels.

ANALISIS PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DAN HAMBATAN DALAM PROSES PEMBANGUNAN DESA (Studi di Desa Kalabeso, Kecamatan Buer, Kabupaten Sumbawa)

Aji Portuna — 2026-08-31

Community participation is a key determinant of successful village development, yet in Kalabeso Village, Buer District, participation remains suboptimal. Residents are mostly involved in physical implementation (mutual cooperation), while involvement in planning (Musrenbangdes) and evaluation remains largely symbolic, especially among women and youth. This study aims to describes the forms and levels of community participation and identifies its barriers using a qualitative descriptive approach, with in-depth interviews of seven informant groups, field observation, and document review, analyzed through Talcott Parsons' Structural Functionalism and the AGIL scheme (Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latency). Results of this study showed that the integration function works best, sustained by mutual-cooperation values and Islamic teachings. Adaptation and Goal Attainment perform fairly well, with 80% of RPJMDes targets achieved, though women's and youth's aspirations remain under-represented. The Latency function faces the greatest threat from the younger generation's shift toward individualism and dependence on instant social aid. Main barriers include short-term benefit orientation, agricultural economic pressure, gender norms, and reliance on RT/RW intermediaries. An inclusive, locally grounded, and gender-equitable development approach is needed to strengthen participation.

KETIMPANGAN SOSIAL DAN AKSES PENDIDIKAN TINGGI ANAK NELAYAN: ANALISIS SOSIOLOGI PENDIDIKAN DI DESA LABUHAN BAJO KECAMATAN UTAN KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

Sriana Rohana — 2026-08-31

Education is one of the important means of improving the quality of human resources. However, not all social groups have equal opportunities to access higher education, including finshermen’s children in Labuhan Bajo Village. This study aims to analyze the causes of the low participation of fishermen’s children in pursuing higher education and to examine the froms of education inequality they experience. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive methods. The informants consisted of fishermen’s childer, fishermen parents, and village government representative. Data ware collected through observation, interviews and documentation, while the analysis was conducted using Pierre Bourdieu’s Social Reproductation Theory. The results show that educational inequality among fishermens children is influenced by limated economic capital, unstable family income, low cultural capital, social environmental influences,and limited access to information about higher education. These factors contribute to the low participation of fishermen’s children in continuing their studies at the university level. This study concludes that the low access to higher education among fishermen’s children is influenced not only by economic factors but also by interconnected social and cultural factors. Therefore, support from the government and educational institutions is needed through equitable access to education, increased dissemination of information about higher education, and the expansion of scholarship programs for fishermen’s children.