Insaniyat: Journal of Islam and Humanities
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Insaniyat: Journal of Islam and Humanities

Collective Engagement and Social Identity of the "Taruno Suryo" Reog Community to Improve Spiritual Well-Being

Alfiana Yuniar Rahmawati (Universitas Merdeka Madiun)
Asrifia Ridwan (Universitas Merdeka Madiun)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the concept of collective engagement and social identity in the context of the "Taruno Suryo" Reog Art Community as a strategic approach to improving the community's spiritual well-being. This descriptive qualitative research, using a case study approach, applies purposive sampling to select key subjects from the community. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Furthermore, the data were analyzed and interpreted using symbolic interactionism theory and social identity theory to explore how symbolic interaction in Reog art practices can strengthen collective bonds and social identity, thereby supporting shared spiritual well-being. The results of the study indicate that the concept of collective engagement, manifested through members' active involvement in every Reog art activity, can serve as a basis for interaction that, in turn, gives rise to social identity as a pillar for strengthening the solidarity of cultural inheritors. The process of internalizing cultural values and religiosity serves as a forum for fostering spiritual well-being. The integration of these concepts can make the "Taruno Suryo" Reog art community one of the art media capable of fostering the spiritual well-being of community members by internalizing the cultural values ​​of Reog Ponorogo in every art activity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

insaniyat

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Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

Insaniyat: Journal of Islam and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) of Jakarta. It aims to publish research findings that relates to the studies of language, literature, social, ...