Youth Participation in Village Development Through Karang Taruna: Partisipasi Pemuda dalam Pembangunan Desa Melalui Karang Taruna
Published 2025-06-19
Keywords
- Youth ,
- Participation,
- Village Development ,
- Empowerment ,
- Karang Taruna
Copyright (c) 2025 Isna Fitria Agustina, Stevanus Dandi

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Abstract
General Background: Youth engagement is essential in promoting inclusive and sustainable village development. Specific Background: Karang Taruna, as a youth organization, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing community initiatives, yet participation levels often remain low. Knowledge Gap: Limited studies examine youth involvement in development from the perspective of social empowerment and institutional support at the village level. Aims: This study analyzes the forms, challenges, and contributions of Karang Taruna in developing Kemiri Village, Sidoarjo Regency. Results: The findings reveal that youth participation is mostly limited to labor and material assistance, with minimal involvement in decision-making or innovation. However, initiatives such as catfish cultivation programs and community cleanliness efforts indicate emerging awareness among youth. Novelty: The study introduces a typology of youth participation (thought, skill, labor, and property) to assess community development engagement. Implications: Strengthening leadership training, community partnerships, and local government collaboration can enhance sustainable youth contribution to village progress.
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Highlights:
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Karang Taruna contributes to local empowerment.
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Youth involvement remains limited in decision-making.
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Leadership training fosters social participation.
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