Lentera Demokrasi: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik, Hukum, Ekonomi dan Pemerintahan
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026)

Humility and Community Formation: A Cross-Theoretical Review of Psychological and Organizational Perspectives

Rifqi Rifqi (Universitas Darul Ma'arif Indramayu)



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Publish Date
24 Sep 2026

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the relationship between humility and community formation through a synthesis of various theoretical perspectives in psychology, sociology, and organizational behavior. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method, drawing upon scholarly works that discuss humility, social connectedness, and community dynamics. The findings indicate that humility functions as a psychological mechanism that shifts individuals from self-oriented concerns toward an orientation centered on others, thereby fostering trust, cooperation, and social capital within communities. Cross-theoretical analysis suggests that humility is associated with higher levels of moral development and human motivation, characterized by an individual's capacity to transcend personal interests for the common good. In organizational contexts, humility contributes to the emergence of inclusive leadership, the development of psychologically safe environments, and stronger team cohesion. This study offers a conceptual framework for character-based community development that may serve as a foundation for future empirical research as well as the advancement of organizational and community practices aimed at long-term sustainability

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Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Lentera Demokrasi, Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik, Hukum, Ekonomi dan Pemerintahan is a peer reviewed academic journal published by Penerbit Hellow Pustaka in Collaboration with Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Wiralodra University. This journal published four times a year that delves into ...