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Internalization of Ritual-Based Gratitude: An Ethnographic Study of Marhaban Culture Among Rural Youth Handoko, Helmi; Kustanto, Juli; Amrillah, M Soinun; Oviyanti, Fitri; Maryamah; Hosaini, Hosaini
Jurnal Hadratul Madaniyah Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Hadratul Madaniyah
Publisher : ​Institute for Researches and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33084/jhm.v13i1.12336

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This study is motivated by limited research on the specific role of local religious wisdom in cultivating a grateful character, despite its significant impact on the context of adolescent personality formation amidst the challenges of modernization. This study aims to examine the role and mechanisms of the local Marhaban culture in cultivating a grateful character in adolescents in Jatimulyo Village. This study adopted a qualitative design, with religious leaders, parents, and youth groups in Jatimulyo Village selected through purposive sampling techniques. Data collection used participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation and was analyzed through thematic analysis of an interactive model (data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing). The findings reveal that the Marhaban tradition functions as an effective cultural-religious forum, where prayer recitation, Barzanji, and social interactions explicitly and implicitly teach the values ​​of respect, togetherness, and recognition of God's blessings. Marhaban has an important and relevant role as an effective medium. dThe internalization of the character of gratitude (in the verbal, heart, and action aspects) in adolescents in the modern era. The implications include theoretical consistency, such as the development of literature on ethnopedagogy of religious character, and practical recommendations for community leaders and village program managers to optimize and institutionalize adolescent participation in Marhaban as an informal character education program. In addition, this study identifies future research opportunities on measuring the long-term impact of Marhaban on adolescent psychological resilience.
Becoming a Social Detective: Observational and Probing Strategies for Eliciting Honest Interview Data Handoko, Helmi; Eprianto; Ismail, Fajri; Afgan, Muhammad Win
INCARE, International Journal of Educational Resources Vol. 6 No. 6 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : FKDP (Forum Komunikasi Dosen Peneliti)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59689/incare.v6i6.1374

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This study is motivated by the persistent challenge of social desirability bias and the presence of “social masks” in interview interactions, which often obstruct the acquisition of authentic and truthful data. Conventional question-and-answer techniques frequently fail to penetrate respondents’ defensive filters. This research aims to develop a systematic framework for adaptive observational techniques through a “social detective” approach to enhance the validity of qualitative data. This study employs a qualitative ethnographic design, where the researcher serves as the primary instrument. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, investigative probing, and participant observation, and analyzed inductively using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that data honesty can be enhanced through three key techniques: (1) establishing strategic rapport to reduce respondents’ defensiveness, (2) employing strategic silence to stimulate self-disclosure through the psychological mechanism of horror vacui, and (3) conducting nonverbal cross-checks to identify behavioral leakage and inconsistencies between verbal statements and body language. The study concludes that this investigative approach effectively mitigates information bias by accessing respondents’ “backstage” realities while maintaining strict adherence to research ethics.