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Passura Tongkonan Toraja and Community Work Ethic in Rantepao Subdistrict, North Toraja Regency P, Efendi; Sabaruddin, Sabaruddin; Kasmi, Kasmi; Saldin, Muh; Amiruddin, Idris
Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya Vol 26 No 1 (2024): June
Publisher : Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jantro.v26.n1.p42-50.2024

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The study describes the traditional traditions of the Toraja land community which explains that Passura' carvings in the Toraja ethnic community are known as a philosophy of life and ancestral heritage which plays an important role in depicting social norms and conveying philosophical messages. The four basic Toraja carvings from more than 150 types of carvings, called Garonto Passura', such as Pa' Barre Allo, Pa' Tedong, Pa'manuk Londong, and Pa' Sussu, have special meanings involving important symbols. Garonto Passura' reflects values such as prosperity, hard work, justice, knowledge, nobility and unity of Toraja society. Each carving has a specific meaning, imbued with the values of Toraja life such as honesty, hard work, cooperation and unity. Tongkonan carvings, especially Pa' Tedong, Pa'manuk Londong, Pa' Barre Allo, and Pa' Sussu, not only reflect high artistic aesthetic values, but are also an important forum for conveying cultural messages, norms and values. which strengthens the work ethic of the Torajan people as a whole, enabling them to maintain traditions and apply ancestral values in everyday life. The work ethic of the Toraja people, reflected in Tongkonan carvings, teaches the importance of honesty, determination, hard work, cooperation and unity as the keys to prosperity and success in life.
Kepercayaan Diri Dan Performa Public Speaking: Studi Psikologi Komunikasi Pada Mahasiswa Pascasarjana Di Uin Palopo, Ump, Uncp, Dan Unanda (Universitas Andi Djemma) Palopo Wulandari, Wulandari; Hasyim, Baso; P, Efendi
Hikmah Vol 19, No 2 (2025): JURNAL ILMU DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAM
Publisher : IAIN Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/hik.v19i2.17218

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This study aims to identify the level of self-confidence of postgraduate students in public speaking, describe their public speaking performance in academic and professional forums, and analyze the relationship between self-confidence and public speaking performance within the framework of communication psychology theory. A quantitative, non-experimental correlational approach was employed to examine the extent of the relationship between self-efficacy and public speaking performance. The non-experimental design was chosen because the researcher did not manipulate independent variables or apply specific treatments, but rather observed the natural relationship between them. This study is exploratory-quantitative in explaining the psychological and communicative dynamics of students in academic contexts. The research was conducted at four universities in Palopo offering postgraduate programs: UIN Palopo, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palopo (UMP), Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo (UNCP), and Universitas Andi Djemma (Unanda). The study lasted 1 month and 3 days, from July to August 2025. The population consisted of 113 active postgraduate students in semester ≥ 2, all of whom were selected as respondents using total sampling. Data were collected through online and offline questionnaires based on Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and the Public Speaking Competence Scale (PSCS) by Schreiber, Paul, and Shibley. Data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. Results show a strong positive correlation between self-confidence and public speaking performance (r = 0.628). Regression analysis indicates that self-confidence significantly contributes 39.4% to public speaking performance. Most respondents reported moderate levels of self-confidence but high levels of performance.
Maccera tasi' tradition of Palopo City fishermen (an anthropological study of communication) Risky, Rheka; P, Efendi; Thaha, Hamdani
Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews
Publisher : CV. DYOQU PUBLISHING MANAGEMENT

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64780/sshr.v1i1.23

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Background: Local traditions play a crucial role in maintaining the cultural identity of coastal communities. One such tradition is maccera tasi', a maritime ritual practiced by fishermen in Carede, Palopo City. Although rich in symbolic and spiritual meaning, this tradition has not been conducted since 2017, raising concerns over cultural sustainability. Aims: This study aims to explore the cultural meaning embedded in the maccera tasi' tradition and to investigate the socio-cultural reasons behind its cessation. Methods: Employing a descriptive qualitative design, this research utilized communication anthropology and ethnological approaches. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving 15 informants from diverse stakeholder groups, including fishermen, traditional leaders, and cultural officials. Results: Findings revealed that maccera tasi' is perceived as an expression of gratitude, spiritual devotion, and social solidarity. Its discontinuation is attributed to shifting religious perspectives, lack of government support, and the impact of modernization. The tradition still resonates with the community’s collective memory, though younger generations increasingly question its relevance. Conclusion: The study highlights that maccera tasi' embodies more than ritual—it is a medium for symbolic communication, identity negotiation, and community cohesion. Its demise reflects broader societal transformations, particularly the friction between ancestral customs and evolving Islamic values. However, the potential for revitalization remains, provided there is collaborative effort from local stakeholders to repackage the tradition into a culturally appropriate and religiously acceptable format. Theoretically, the study contributes to communication anthropology by demonstrating how traditional symbols are not only preserved but reinterpreted in response to changing contexts. Practically, it urges inclusive cultural policy interventions to safeguard intangible heritage through adaptive, participatory, and context-sensitive strategies.