Research on World Agricultural Economy

Enhancing Farmers’ Quality of Life through Social Trust: A Case Study of Karangpatihan Village, Indonesia

Gunawan Prayitno

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Prof. Achmad Tjachja Nugraha

UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta, Indonesia 

Ismu Rini Dwi Ari

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Lilis Imamah Ichdayati

Agribusiness Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, Syarif Hidayatullah University, Jakarta 15419, Indonesia

Rahmi Purnomowati

Agribusiness Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, Syarif Hidayatullah University, Jakarta 15419, Indonesia

Septia Hana Fauziah

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Aris Subagiyo

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Salsa Alifia Najid

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Aulia Putri Salsabila

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

Fajar Fadhilatun Nisak

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65142, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v6i1.1289

Received: 31 August 2024; Published: 30 December 2024

Abstract

This study highlights the pivotal role of social trust in enhancing farmers’ quality of life (QoL) in Karangpatihan Village, Indonesia. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research examines the influence of social trust on various QoL dimensions, finding significant impacts across all aspects, with the strongest effect on health and safety. The results emphasize the importance of fostering social trust to bolster adaptive strategies, such as adopting innovative farming techniques, optimizing resource use, and encouraging collaboration among farmers. Strengthening social capital in rural agricultural communities is vital for ensuring food security and long-term economic resilience. This research contributes to the existing body of literature on social capital by identifying trust as a crucial determinant of QoL in rural settings. The findings carry substantial policy implications, indicating that initiatives aimed at building trust are essential for enhancing farmers’ well-being.

Keywords: Farmers; Quality of Life (QoL); Rural Development; Social Capital; Trust

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