Journal of Environmental and Development Studies
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Environmental and Development Studies

The Effect of the Role of Youth on the Development of Pantai Alam Datuk Tourism Batu Bara District

Ridho Anugrah (Regional and Rural Planning Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia)
Erika Revida (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia)
Agus Purwoko (Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2021

Abstract

The tourism plays a very important role in promoting economic growth, contributing to creating jobs and reducing poverty. The tourism industry is also one of the fastest growing sectors, contributing 9.1% of GDP. UU no. 40 of 2009 Article 6 concerning Youth, plays an active role in all aspects of national development, mobilizes moral strength, social mastery and advances change. Therefore, it is important for youth in tourism development, especially the extent of the role of youth in tourism development, in this case at Pantai Alam Datuk, Batu Bara Regency. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the role of youth as an agent of change, agent of development and agent of modernization partially and simultaneously influencing the tourism development of Pantai Alam Datuk, Batu Bara Regency. This research took place at Pantai Alam Datuk, Sei Suka District, Batu Bara Regency with 81 youths aged 18 to 30 years as a sample. The method used is a quantitative descriptive approach with purposive sampling technique. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression along with data collection techniques using a closed questionnaire which is measured by a Likert scale, interviews and documentation studies. The results of the research show that the role of youth as an agent of change and agent of development partially affects the development of Pantai Alam Datuk tourism, while the role of youth as an agent of modernization partially has no effect on the development of Pantai Alam Datuk tourism in Kwala Indah Village, Sei Suka District. Batu Bara Regency.

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jeds

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Aim of the Journal: The aims of this journal are to provide a place for graduate students, academicians, researchers, and practitioners to interchange and publish the original research or review articles related to the domain of environmental and development studies. Scope of the Journal: 1. ...