IMPLICATIONS OF LOCAL TRADITIONS FOR ECONOMIC POLARIZATIONIN THE GHABAY TRADITION IN POTERAN VILLAGE

Abstract

The ghabay culture in Poteran Village is a tradition that involves active community participation in social events. This study focuses on the impact of the ghabay tradition on economic polarization in the village. Economic polarization refers to the increasing gap between economic groups in society, which can cause social tension and hinder inclusive economic growth. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether participation in the ghabay tradition affects the monthly income of families in Poteran Village. The methods used in this study were descriptive statistical analysis and multiple linear regression. The results showed that of the variables analyzed, namely the size of the buwuhan, the frequency of buwuh in a year, and the number of workers, only the variable number of workers showed a significant effect on family income. The regression coefficient for the number of workers was 2,615,924.054 with a p value of 0.002, indicating a significant contribution to increasing income. In contrast, the size of the buwuhan and the frequency of buwuh did not show a significant effect on income, with p values of 0.661 and 0.227, respectively. These results indicate that the ghabay tradition does not have a significant direct influence on family income, but still has an important value in shaping socio-economic dynamics through increasing social networks and community solidarity. This study provides important insights into understanding the interaction between social traditions and economic conditions at the local level.