The Influence of Community Participation and Government Policy on the Empowerment of Kamardikan Keris Craftsmen Community: The Role of Social Involvement as an Intervening Variable
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https://doi.org/10.61806/al-tatawur.v3i4.74Keywords:
Community Participation, Empowerment, Government Policy, Kamardikan Keris Craftsmen, Social InvolvementAbstract
This study aims to analyze the impact of Community Participation and Government Policy on the Empowerment of the Kamardikan Keris Craftsmen Community in Madura, with Social Involvement as an intervening variable. The sample for this research involved 200 small-medium enterprise (SME) managers of Kamardikan Keris craftsmen in Madura. A quantitative approach was employed using WarpPLS for data analysis with purposive sampling. The results indicate that Community Participation has a positive and significant effect on Social Involvement. Similarly, Government Policy also has a positive and significant effect on Social Involvement. Moreover, Community Participation and Government Policy both have a positive and significant impact on the Empowerment of the Kamardikan Keris Craftsmen Community. Additionally, Social Involvement significantly influences the Empowerment of the Kamardikan Keris Craftsmen Community. These findings underscore the importance of community participation and government policy in fostering empowerment, with social involvement playing a crucial role. This research contributes to the development of community empowerment strategies, offering insights into effective governmental support and community engagement in the empowerment of traditional craftsmanship.
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