The Influence of Social Networks and Trust on the Social Solidarity of Fishing Communities in Kupa Village

Abstract

Background: Strong trust and extensive social networks can lead to increased social solidarity among fishers, creating an enabling environment for economic sustainability and community well-being.

Objective: This study aims to influence social networks and trust on the social solidarity of the Kupa Village fishing community.

Methods: The research method used is quantitative with survey method, using data collected from questionnaires.

Results: The results showed that social networks and trust have a positive and significant effect on the social solidarity of fishermen in Kupa Village. Social network has a regression coefficient of 0.125 with a significance of 0.025, while trust has a coefficient of 0.816 with a significance of 0.000. Simultaneously, these two variables also have a significant effect on social solidarity, with a significance value of 0.000.

Conclusion: This study concludes that social networks and trust have a positive and significant effect on the social solidarity of fishermen in Kupa Village. The higher the two factors, the stronger the social solidarity formed in the fishing community.