Journal of Governance and Spatial Planning
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Volume 2 No 1 Juli 2026

Social and Economic Impact of Converting Productive Agricultural Land Into Housing in West Lombok

Muh. Harmoko (University of Muhammadiyah Mataram)
Ibrahim (University of Muhammadiyah Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

The conversion of productive agricultural land into residential areas in various regions, including West Lombok, has given rise to a variety of social and economic problems triggered by the lack of evaluation of facilities before the conversion was carried out. The main problem in this study is the unpreparedness of basic infrastructure, which has an impact on the decline in the quality of social services, changes in livelihoods, and the weakening of the economic resilience of the local community. This study aims to analyze the effect of infrastructure evaluation (X₁) and the conversion of productive agricultural land (X₂) on the socioeconomic impact on the community (Y). The research method used a correlational quantitative approach with 20 respondents, using a Likert scale questionnaire consisting of 18 statements. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results show that both independent variables simultaneously have a significant effect on Y, as evidenced by an F value of 6.489 and p = 0.008. The R² value of 0.433 indicates that 43.3% of the variation in the socio-economic impact on the community can be explained by infrastructure evaluation and land conversion. These findings confirm that the lack of basic facilities and the high rate of land conversion exert real pressure on the socioeconomic conditions of the community, thus requiring the strengthening of facility evaluation policies and spatial utilization control to support more sustainable housing development

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jgsp

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Subject

Social Sciences

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The Journal of Governance and Spatial Planning (JGSP) serves as an academic platform for the dissemination of scholarly works that explore the intersection between governance, policy studies, and spatial or urban planning. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between government administration and ...