Competency and Social Capital's Influence on Farmer Welfare: The Moderating Role of Social Capital

Journal title Economia agro-alimentare
Author/s Ida Bagus Made Agung Dwijatenaya, Yonathan Palinggi, Musmuliadi , Srikandini Narulita, Jumaidi Nur
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2025/3
Language English Pages 32 P. 421-452 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ecag2025oa18804
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<p>This study analyzed the effect of competency and social capital on farmer welfare and the effect of competency on welfare with social capital as a moderating variable. The population was 1758 corn farmers in six districts of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The sample size was 240 people determined using the Slovin formula. Primary data was collected using questionnaires distributed to respondents.<br />Respondents were chosen by proportional randomization. The questionnaire consisted of variables and indicators measured using a Likert scale with the lowest score of one and the highest score of five. The questionnaire used has been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using SEM PartPLS. The results showed that the effect of competence on farmer welfare was positive and significant. The effect of social capital on the welfare of farmers was positive and significant. The effect of competence on welfare with social capital as a moderating variable was negative and significant.</p>

Keywords: Competence;Farmers;social capital;welfare

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Ida Bagus Made Agung Dwijatenaya, Yonathan Palinggi, Musmuliadi , Srikandini Narulita, Jumaidi Nur, Competency and Social Capital's Influence on Farmer Welfare: The Moderating Role of Social Capital in "Economia agro-alimentare" 3/2025, pp 421-452, DOI: 10.3280/ecag2025oa18804