Adriana Marampa
Universitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja

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The Indigenous Trust Market: Intergenerational Social Capital and Economic Resilience in Tabulahan, Mamasa, West Sulawesi. I. Wayan Ruspendi Junaedi; I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama; Widodo Marmer; Adriana Marampa
Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (Octob
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This study examines the indigenous trust market as a form of intergenerational social capital and its role in fostering economic resilience in Tabulahan, West Sulawesi. Situated within the broader context of the informal economy, trust-based exchange systems operate beyond formal contractual arrangements while remaining socially embedded and institutionally effective. This research adopts a qualitative approach, employing in-depth interviews with key informants, including traditional leaders and a local mobility actor, combined with data triangulation to ensure analytical rigor.   The findings indicate that trust functions as a form of “social currency” by facilitating deferred transactions, reinforcing social relationships, and supporting adaptive responses during periods of economic uncertainty. However, the findings also indicate a perceived tension between increasing market formalization and the preservation of locally embedded trust systems.  This study contributes to the literature by advancing a cultural-economic perspective on informal markets, emphasizing the intergenerational transmission of social capital and its critical role in sustaining community-based economic resilience.