Journal of Economics and Social Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS)

Public Perception of Family Hope Program (PKH) Assistance in Overcoming Poverty in Dumai City

Handayani, Fitri (Unknown)
Sobirin, Sobirin (Unknown)
Pratiwi, Sulis (Unknown)
Erlianti, Dila (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine how the community views the implementation of the Family Hope Program (PKH) in an effort to reduce poverty in Dumai City. PKH is a form of conditional social assistance from the government that focuses on improving the welfare of underprivileged families, especially in the fields of education, health, and social. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with five informants who are beneficiaries of the program. The research findings show that the majority of the community has a positive response to this program because the cash assistance provided is very helpful in meeting basic needs, especially in supporting children's education. However, there are a number of obstacles, such as the suboptimal determination of the target recipients of assistance and the lack of programs that support family economic empowerment. The community hopes that the implementation of PKH in the future will not only be consumptive, but also be able to encourage economic independence through skills training or assistance for productive businesses. Thus, this program can have a more significant and sustainable impact in overcoming poverty.

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jess

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Materials Science & Nanotechnology Social Sciences

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ournal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS) is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (every June and December) by CV. Civiliza Publishing. Journal of Economics and Social Sciences (JESS) accepts original scientific papers that have never been published. The discussion in this journal ...