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Dynamics of Conflict and Cooperation for Group Stability in Selected Cattle Village Systems in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Thesis Abstract:
The study was conducted primarily to determine the management dynamics of the Cattle Village System (CVS) in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The objectives were to (1) describe the processes involved in group conflict and cooperation and its management, (2) determine and analyze the nature of conflict and cooperation among members and within the group, (3) determine the factors that influence conflict and cooperation in a CVS, and (4) identify the consequences of conflict and cooperation on the stability of the CVS. The CVS groups were established in 1990 and were composed of Sidomaju, Sidorukun, Andinimulyo, and Empatlima. A total of 157 respondents selected by simple random sampling comprised the sample size. Data were gathered through individual and focused interviews, and secondary sources of information. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the data analysis. Means, ranges, frequencies, and percentages described the socio-demographic and economic characteristics of the members, socio-psychological characteristics of the respondents, group factors, and external factors. The Chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical analysis identified the variables related to conflict and cooperation. Multiple Regression Analysis evaluated the relative importance of significantly associated variables as predictors or determinants of conflict and cooperation.
Results showed that household size, number of cattle raised, gross family income, social sensitivity, dependability, perception toward CVS’ activities, attitude toward CVS objectives and accomplishment, leadership performance, group relationship, decision-making, coordination, norm enforcement, sanction, motivation, perception toward extension worker, and institutional support/incentives were significantly related to level of conflict. On the other hand, gross family income, interdependency, social sensitivity, ascendant tendency, dependability, perception toward CVS’ activities, attitude toward CVS objectives and accomplishment, leadership performance, group relationship, decision-making, coordination, norm enforcement, planning, organizing, motivation, perception toward extension worker, perception on informal leaders’ support, and institutional support/incentives were found significantly related to level of cooperation.
Among the significant independent variables, gross family income and leadership performance directly influenced the level of conflict, while gross family income, attitude toward CVS objectives and accomplishment, decision-making, norm enforcement, and perception on informal leaders’ support were the major factors that influenced the level of cooperation.
Based on the findings, it was recommended that the above factors influencing conflict and cooperation in CVS should be given priority in order to sustain the program as an effective strategy of the government in rural development.