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Journal : Journal of Contemporary Local Politics

Political Culture of The Community in The Village Head Election in Barua, Indonesia Julianto, Saldi; Hamrun, Hamrun; Akbar, Muhammad Randhy
Journal of Contemporary Local Politics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Kontemporer

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jclp.v2i2.472

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This study employs community groupings based on categories of political culture to discern the political inclinations of Barua Village residents during the 2021 Pilkades in Barua Village, Eremerasa District, Bantaeng Regency. Employing descriptive research with a qualitative approach, the study methodology entails collecting observational data in the form of word lists devoid of categorization structures, followed by qualitative data analysis. Various methods, such as documentation, interviews, and observation, are utilized for qualitative data collection. Qualitative data, consisting of textually arranged words, is expanded without reliance on mathematical calculations or statistics for analysis. Through the classification of individuals based on their political cultures, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the community's political awareness and engagement levels. The study findings suggest a prevalent tendency among the Barua village community towards participant and subject political culture, evidenced by their robust political awareness, active involvement in the Pilkades process, and nuanced understanding of effective leadership. While individuals exhibit awareness of their political choices, some remain disengaged and apathetic towards political activities.
Building Political Habits Among First-Time Voter Through Innovative Political Education in Gowa Regency Akbar, Muhammad Randhy; Handam
Journal of Contemporary Local Politics Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jclp.v4i2.773

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Youth voter participation is critical to democratic consolidation in Indonesia; however, persistently low political literacy and political apathy among first-time voters continue to undermine the quality of electoral engagement and local accountability. Responding to this challenge, this study examines how a locally grounded political education initiative implemented in Sokkolia Village, Gowa Regency, contributes to the formation of a political habitus among novice voters. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that community-embedded strategies—particularly small-group deliberations and door-to-door outreach—played a substantive role in improving participants’ understanding of electoral processes and fostering stronger motivation for political participation. The effectiveness of the initiative was closely associated with the involvement of trusted community leaders who acted as brokers of legitimacy, as well as the use of visual and narrative-based learning aids that translated abstract civic concepts into locally meaningful forms. The study contributes theoretically by extending Bourdieu’s concept of habitus and Putnam’s social capital framework, demonstrating how dense local networks and repeated interpersonal interactions can reshape political dispositions toward electoral participation in rural contexts. Practically, the study offers a replicable grassroots model for political education and highlights the potential of integrating digital media to sustain youth political engagement beyond electoral cycles.