Intragenerational Dynamics in the Indonesian Oil Palm Growth Zone: The Resolution between Circular Dimensions and Human Capital

Herdis Herdiansyah (), Randi Mamola and Ninin Ernawati
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Herdis Herdiansyah: School of Environmental Science, Universitas Indonesia, Central Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
Randi Mamola: Cluster of Interaction, Community Engagement and Social Environment, School of Environmental Science, Universitas Indonesia, Central Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
Ninin Ernawati: Faculty of Law, Padjadjaran University, Bandung 40115, Indonesia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 8, 1-19

Abstract: The community in the oil palm planting zone experiences intragenerational disappointment, due to feelings of alienation that add to the complexity of conflict resolution. We employed an experimental conflict resolution approach utilising Latent Class Analysis and ANOVA hypothesis testing to summarise research findings, a method which involves selecting descriptions of conflict classes and member variables, in order to depict intragenerational community characteristics that concern the perceptions and experiences of conflict within oil palm planting zones. The results indicate that groups categorised as “aggressive habitat threats” reflected concerns about environmental degradation and the potential eviction of small landholders. Meanwhile, the “job transition” group presented a potential for conflict in proportion to their aspirations for a decent life. However, conflicts do not always result in direct clashes. Conversely, community empowerment, including circular dimensions and human resources, acts as a catalyst that motivates intragenerational individuals to actively accelerate efforts to increase their capacity.

Keywords: oil palm expansion; intragenerational dynamics; circular dimensions; human capital dimension (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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