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VULNERABILITY OF FARM WORKERS AT THE WELFARE LEVEL IN PURBALINGGA DISTRICT ANIF MUCHLASHIN
SOSIOEDUKASI Vol 15 No 3 (2026): SOSIOEDUKASI : JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

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Agricultural laborers in rural areas are increasingly vulnerable due to limited land ownership, rising operational costs, and stagnant agricultural skills, conditions that also characterize Karangtengah Village in Purbalingga Regency and threaten the sustainability of farming as a primary livelihood. This study aims to analyze the forms and underlying causes of vulnerability among agricultural laborers and examine their impact on welfare levels. Using a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using an interactive model of Miles and Huberman Interactive Model that involves data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to capture the dynamics of vulnerability, access, and adaptation. The findings show that land ownership is concentrated among a small number of actors, production costs are relatively high, and agricultural activities remain highly dependent on external inputs such as machinery and chemical fertilizers. In addition, limited knowledge, weak regeneration due to low youth involvement, and dependence on informal credit systems (“bank titil”) further exacerbate vulnerability. The novelty of this study lies in its localized analysis at the village level, which highlights the interconnectedness of structural inequality, sociocultural constraints, and adaptive limitations in shaping multidimensional vulnerability among agricultural laborers an aspect often overlooked in broader regional studies. In conclusion, reducing vulnerability requires integrated strategies, including community empowerment, equitable access to land, capacity building, and the development of diversified and sustainable agricultural systems.