Gunawan Prayitno, Achmad T. Nugraha, Ismu Rini Dwi Ari, Lilis Imamah Ichdayati, Rahmi Purnomowati, Septia Hana Fauziah, Aris Subagiyo, Salsa Alifia Najid, Aulia Putri Salsabila, Fajar Fadilatun Nisak
This study highlights the pivotal role of social trust in enhancing farmers’ quality of life (QoL) in Karangpati hanVillage, Indonesia. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research examines the in luenc of social trust on various QoL dimensions, indin signi ican impacts across all aspects, with the strongest effect on health and safety. The results emphasize the importance of fostering social trust to bolster adaptive strategies, such as adopting innovative farming techniques, optimizing resource use, and encouraging collaboration among farmers. Strengthening social capital in rural agricultural communities is vital for ensuring food security and long-term eco nomic resilience. This research contributes to the existing body of literature on social capital by identifying trust as a crucial determinant of QoL in rural settings. The inding carry substantial policy implications, indicating that initiatives aimed at building trust are essential for enhancing farmers’ well-being. © 2024, Institute of Balkan Studies and Center of Thracology Prof Alexander Fol Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65142, Indonesia; Agribusiness Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, Syarif Hidayatullah University, Jakarta, 15419, Indonesia
