From Local Action to Solidarity: The 'Local Hero' as a Catalyst for Strengthening Social Capital

Authors

  • Bayu Indra Laksana Institut Agama Islam Diniyyah Pekanbaru Author

Keywords:

local hero, social capital, solidarity, community empowerment

Abstract

Abstract

The phenomenon of local heroes has become increasingly relevant amidst declining participation in mutual cooperation and social trust in Indonesia. This article aims to conceptually analyze the role of local heroes as catalysts for strengthening social capital in community development. The research method used is a literature review with qualitative content analysis of various relevant literature sources. Key findings indicate that local heroes play a role in building trust, expanding social networks, fostering norms of reciprocity, and promoting sustainable empowerment through cadre formation, institutionalization, capacity building, financial independence, and awareness transformation. This article contributes to enriching the conceptual framework of social capital in the context of local leadership in Indonesia and emphasizes the importance of local heroes as key drivers of development rooted in local needs and potential.

 

Keywords: local hero, social capital, solidarity, community empowerment

 

Abstrak

Fenomena local hero menjadi semakin relevan di tengah menurunnya partisipasi gotong royong dan kepercayaan sosial di Indonesia. Artikel ini bertujuan menganalisis secara konseptual peran local hero sebagai katalisator penguatan modal sosial dalam pengembangan masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan analisis isi kualitatif terhadap berbagai sumber pustaka yang relevan. Temuan utama menunjukkan bahwa local hero berperan dalam membangun kepercayaan, memperluas jaringan sosial, menghidupkan norma timbal balik, dan mendorong pemberdayaan berkelanjutan melalui kaderisasi, pelembagaan, pengembangan kapasitas, kemandirian finansial, dan transformasi kesadaran. Artikel ini berkontribusi dalam memperkaya kerangka konseptual modal sosial dalam konteks kepemimpinan lokal di Indonesia serta menegaskan pentingnya local hero sebagai penggerak utama pembangunan yang berakar pada kebutuhan dan potensi lokal.

 

Kata kunci: local hero, modal sosial, solidaritas, pemberdayaan masyarakat

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Published

2026-06-30

How to Cite

From Local Action to Solidarity: The ’Local Hero’ as a Catalyst for Strengthening Social Capital. (2026). Journal of Contemporary Research and Innovation, 1(1), 65-79. https://jurnal.al-fathsiak.org/index.php/jcri/article/view/5

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