West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Vol. 2 No. 01 (2024): West Science Social and Humanities Studies

The Effect of Economic Factors, Health Conditions, and Access to Education on Social Inequality and Poverty in West Papua

Iwan Harsono (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram Indonesia)
Himawan Sutanto (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram Indonesia)
Subhan Purwadinata (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram Indonesia)
Endang Astuti (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram Indonesia)
Ahmad Zaenal Wafik (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Mataram Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2024

Abstract

This research investigates the complex interplay of economic factors, health conditions, and access to education on social inequality and poverty in West Papua through a quantitative analysis. The study, conducted with a sample of 150 participants, employs correlation and regression analyses, supported by SPSS, to unveil significant relationships and dynamics within the socio-economic landscape of the region. Key findings reveal a strong negative correlation between income distribution and poverty rates, emphasizing the pivotal role of economic factors in poverty alleviation. Additionally, a positive correlation between disease prevalence and social inequality underscores the impact of health disparities on socio-economic outcomes. The study also highlights the transformative potential of education, with a robust positive correlation between school enrollment rates and economic well-being. These findings have direct implications for policy formulation, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches that address the synergies and trade-offs among economic, health, and education indicators. The study contributes substantively to the discourse on social inequality and poverty in West Papua, providing empirical evidence to guide evidence-based decision-making.

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wsshs

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health Social Sciences

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West Science Social and Humanities Studies is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social science, science, and humanities studies. The journal aims to present high-quality articles that make significant contributions to our understanding of society, ...