Journal of Regional and Rural Studies
The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for research on regional and rural communities. It welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied contributions from regional science, geography, spatial planning, demography, sociology, economics, political science, environmental studies, technology studies, and other related fields. The journal covers the analysis, development, planning, design, governance, and transformation of regional and rural communities, including their physical, spatial, technological, environmental, economic, social, cultural, institutional, and political dimensions. It also addresses rural societies and economies, human resource development, rural policy and governance, regional inequality, rural–urban relations, environmental change, technological innovation, and the conceptualisation and representation of rurality.
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<![CDATA[Community Livelihood Assets in Ketapanrame Tourism Village ]]>
<![CDATA[Ardhana, Hashfian]]>;
<![CDATA[Prayitno, Gunawan]]>;
<![CDATA[Hidayat, AR. Rohman Taufiq]]>;
<![CDATA[Sugo, Ken]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Regional and Rural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.55
<![CDATA[This study analyzes the condition of five livelihood assets in Ketapanrame Tourism Village to evaluate the implications of tourism development for household livelihoods. Primary data were collected through a household survey using simple random sampling, involving 350 respondents. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics based on a five point Likert scale to capture variations in asset ownership and access. The findings show that physical and social assets are relatively well developed. Most households have adequate access to housing, electricity, clean water, and basic public facilities, supported by a relatively high level of trust in village institutions and the village owned enterprise. In contrast, human and financial assets remain weak. Participation in training programs is limited, skills relevant to income diversification are unevenly distributed, and access to health insurance and financial savings is not evenly shared among households. A considerable proportion of respondents report household incomes at or below the regional minimum wage, indicating limited economic gains from tourism activities. Natural assets contribute selectively to livelihoods. Environmental cleanliness has improved, yet the productive use of village land differs across hamlets, with several areas remaining underutilized. These results indicate that tourism development has not uniformly strengthened all livelihood assets. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in enhancing human capital and financial capacity, to ensure that tourism contributes more effectively to livelihood improvement. Strengthening skills development, expanding social protection, and promoting productive use of local natural resources are essential to support more inclusive and resilient livelihood outcomes in Ketapanrame Tourism Village.]]>
<![CDATA[Strategic Development Directions for Pond LUSI as a Dark Tourism Destination Based on Emotional Motives ]]>
<![CDATA[Lomboan, Hizkia]]>;
<![CDATA[Sari, Kartika Eka]]>;
<![CDATA[Rachmawati, Turningtyas Ayu]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Regional and Rural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.56
<![CDATA[Dark tourism destinations arising from disaster contexts face complex challenges related to emotional sensitivity, ethical representation, and sustainable destination development. In the case of Pond LUSI, tourism development must carefully balance visitors' emotional motivations, the trauma experienced, collective memory, and the social healing of affected local communities. This study aims to develop an appropriate and contextually sensitive development framework for the dark tourism destination Pond LUSI by examining tourism development models through the lens of tourists' emotional motivations. The study adopted a literature review based on qualitative content analysis, analyzing 20 peer-reviewed journal articles using NVivo 12 to identify dominant thematic patterns linking emotional motivations and tourism development approaches. The findings suggest that Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is the most suitable development model for Pond LUSI, as community-related concepts are more prominently featured in the literature than sustainability or growth-oriented approaches. The analysis highlights five key development directions: collaborative governance involving multiple stakeholders, the creation of reflective and educational spaces, capacity building for community-based guides, cultural and creative expression based on local experiences, and post-visit activities that deepen emotional engagement. These findings suggest that emotionally focused dark tourism destinations like Pond LUSI should be developed through community-centered strategies that respect local trauma, strengthen social healing, and provide meaningful and reflective experiences for visitors..]]>
<![CDATA[Revisiting Tamban Beach: Exploring Gender's Influence on Place Attachment and Subsequent Intentions ]]>
<![CDATA[Purwitasari, Hanifah Wahyu]]>;
<![CDATA[Dinanti, Dian]]>;
<![CDATA[Hidayat, Ar Rohman Taufiq]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Regional and Rural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.59
<![CDATA[This study examines the influence of gender on how tourists' emotional ties to a destination, often referred to as "place attachment," shape their likelihood of returning. Focusing on Tamban Beach, a coastal destination in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, currently experiencing a significant decline in visitor numbers, the research highlights the crucial importance of understanding the motives for repeat visits to boost tourism development. Methodologically, a quantitative study was conducted, collecting data from 120 tourists on-site. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires during their weekend visits throughout February 2025. The central analysis involved applying Spearman's rank correlation to discern the overall relationship between place attachment and revisit intentions and, critically, to compare the strength of this association specifically within male and female tourist cohorts. The results highlight a strong and statistically significant positive correlation between place attachment and revisit intentions across the entire sample of respondents. However, a significant divergence emerged when considering gender: male tourists showed a much stronger positive correlation (approximately 76%) between their preference for Tamban Beach and their propensity to return, in contrast to female tourists (approximately 51%). This outcome suggests that, for men, a deep emotional connection with the destination acts as a remarkably direct and powerful catalyst for future visits. On the other hand, while women also establish undeniable positive connections, their revisit decision-making process appears to be determined by a broader and more complex context of influencing factors. This research critically illustrates the need to consider gender in the field of tourist behavior studies. Finally, the information gathered provides practical and actionable advice to destination managers, allowing them to design more targeted and effective strategies to increase visitor loyalty and encourage repeat visits.]]>
<![CDATA[When Expectations Meet Reality: Tourist Satisfaction at Tamban Beach, Malang Regency, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Nadhifah, Salsabila Iftinan]]>;
<![CDATA[Dinanti, Dian]]>;
<![CDATA[Hidayat, Ar Rohman Taufiq]]>;
<![CDATA[Supriyadi]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.60
<![CDATA[The tourism sector plays an important role in regional development by contributing to economic growth and improving community welfare. Increased tourist arrivals can significantly support the growth of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and stimulate the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in destination areas. In this context, repeat visitation is particularly important, as returning visitors often account for a substantial proportion of total visitors. Tourist satisfaction, which is closely related to tourists’ evaluations of destination performance during their visit, is widely recognized as a key factor influencing revisit intention, particularly in relation to the four fundamental tourism components known as the 4As (attraction, accessibility, amenities, and ancillary services). Tamban Beach in Malang Regency has considerable natural potential. However, it continues to face several challenges that may affect visitor satisfaction and their intention ro revisit. This study aims to examine the determinants of revisit intention through tourist satisfaction by analyzing visitors’ experiences with the 4A components at Tamban Beach. The study involved 120 respondents and employed the Kano Model and behavior mapping as data analysis techniques. The results classify the attributes of the 4A components based on Kano categories and map their spatial distribution, providing insights to support improvements in tourism services quality at Tamban Beach.]]>
<![CDATA[Disparity of Regional Developments Between Service Center Functions in North Aceh Regency ]]>
<![CDATA[Shiddiq, Wafi]]>;
<![CDATA[Muliadi, Muliadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Gunawan, Arief]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Regional and Rural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.73
<![CDATA[North Aceh Regency recorded the highest unemployment rate in Aceh Province in 2020, highlighting a critical disconnect between regional planning and socio-economic reality. This study aims to analyze the hierarchy of regional development and the level of disparity among service center functions, ranging from National Activity Centers (PKN) to Regional Service Centers (PPK). Utilizing a quantitative descriptive approach, this research employs Scalogram analysis to determine the Regional Development Index based on socio-economic, demographic, and accessibility variables. Additionally, the Williamson Index is applied to quantify income disparity using Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita data from 2011 to 2020. The research results indicate that among the 27 sub-districts in North Aceh Regency, the highest level of regional development between 2011 and 2020 was observed in the Tanah Luas sub-district. This signifies a significant shift in the spatial structure: Tanah Luas emerged as a new high-growth center, while the administrative capital, Lhoksukon, experienced a relative decline in its development index. Furthermore, disparity analysis reveals that while inequality in the hinterland (e.g., Cot Girek) has normalized, economic polarization has intensified in industrial enclaves like Muara Batu. These findings provide empirical evidence for the necessity of targeted policy interventions, advocating for a shift from a purely growth-oriented model to one that prioritizes spatial equity and the revitalization of lagging hinterlands.]]>
<![CDATA[Resilient Peri-Urban Agriculture as a Regional Ecosystem Service: Dynamics, Governance Gaps, and Planning for Sustainability ]]>
<![CDATA[Munkombwe, Joshua]]>;
<![CDATA[Siankwilimba, Enock]]>;
<![CDATA[Leliana, Defin Helda]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Regional and Rural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21776/rrs.v3i2.74
<![CDATA[Peri-urban agriculture (PUA) provides vital ecosystem services to urban regions—from local food security and flood mitigation to biodiversity conservation and recreation—yet it is increasingly strained by urbanization pressures. This review synthesizes recent research on PUA’s multifaceted role as a regional ecosystem service and examines how rapid urban expansion is reshaping peri-urban landscapes. The synthesis highlights recurring patterns of agricultural land fragmentation, ecosystem service degradation, and socio-economic transformation in peri-urban zones under urban expansion, with notable contrasts between developed and developing regions. The review further identifies conditions under which PUA systems demonstrate resilience or decline, showing that the loss of peri-urban farmland can exacerbate urban vulnerabilities such as disaster risk and food insecurity. Persistent urban–rural governance gaps and spatial planning challenges emerge as central constraints, as peri-urban areas frequently fall between rural and urban jurisdictions, resulting in fragmented policies and institutional blind spots. Drawing on comparative evidence from multiple regional contexts, the review concludes with policy-relevant insights for strengthening peri-urban governance, safeguarding agricultural land, and enhancing the contribution of peri-urban agriculture to sustainable urban and regional development.]]>
