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INTERFAITH DIALOGUE STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS MODERATION (ISLAM WASATHIYAH) IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE Zainol Hasan; Ali, Azimah Haji; Al-Rashid, Fatimah
World Psychology Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55849/wp.v4i3.1081

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The rise of religious polarization threatens Indonesian pluralism, necessitating the state-endorsed paradigm of Islam Wasathiyah (Religious Moderation). However, the efficacy of traditional interfaith dialogue in translating this theological ideal into measurable public behavior remains empirically unverified. This study aimed to empirically evaluate the differential impact of two primary dialogue strategies—Theological Exchange (Strategy A) and Joint Social Action (Strategy B)—on strengthening key dimensions of moderation (Tolerance, Empathy, Anti-Extremism) among key public sphere demographics. A quantitative, quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design was employed (N=294), recruiting university students and community leaders. Data were analyzed using MANCOVA to control for baseline scores across the three experimental groups over a six-week intervention period. Both active strategies significantly improved moderation compared to the control group (Wilk’s \Lambda = 0.655, p < .001). However, Strategy B (Joint Social Action) proved statistically superior to Strategy A, producing significantly greater gains in Tolerance and Perceived Empathy (both p < .001). Qualitative data confirmed that building a shared civic identity through collaborative work mediated this superior affective change. The findings mandate a strategic shift: the most potent public sphere strategy for strengthening Islam Wasathiyah is rooted in the experiential efficacy of shared, non-religious work, not purely intellectual debate. This conceptual model provides an evidence-based mechanism for translating the theological ideal into robust, affective cohesion.
SOCIAL INEQUALITY AND ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY: A SOCIAL ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE ON WELFARE POLICY Nur, Muh; Ali, Azimah Haji; Anwar, Shamsul
Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/politicae.v3i1.3376

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Social inequality and economic vulnerability remain persistent challenges in contemporary societies despite the expansion of welfare policies and social protection systems. Economic growth has not been evenly distributed, leaving significant segments of the population exposed to income insecurity, precarious employment, and limited access to welfare benefits. This study aims to analyze social inequality and economic vulnerability through a social economic perspective that examines how welfare policy design interacts with labor market structures and social institutions. The research employs a qualitative research design combining policy document analysis, secondary socio-economic data review, and interpretive analysis of welfare policy implementation. The findings reveal that existing welfare policies tend to provide short-term relief while inadequately addressing the structural drivers of vulnerability, particularly informal employment, labor market flexibilization, and institutional exclusion. Economic vulnerability is shown to extend beyond officially defined poverty, affecting near-poor and precariously employed groups who remain insufficiently protected by current welfare frameworks. The study concludes that welfare policy effectiveness depends not only on resource allocation but also on institutional alignment with contemporary economic realities. A social economic approach is essential for understanding inequality as a dynamic and structural phenomenon, and for informing welfare reforms aimed at enhancing inclusivity, resilience, and long-term social protection.
Co-Authors Al-Rashid, Fatimah Anwar, Shamsul Muh Nur Zainol Hasan