Pengaruh Mutual Trust Terhadap Integrasi Sosial pada Masyarakat Kota Pekanbaru

Abstract

This study aims to measure the influence of mutual trust and community integration in the city of Pekanbaru. This study uses a quantitative approach, measuring independent variables (mutual trust) and dependent variables (social integration). Data collection was conducted using questionnaires and observations for primary data and literature studies for secondary data. Spearman's correlation analysis was used to measure the influence between variables. The intermediate variables in this study were socioeconomic status (income, length of residence, and age) and the plurality of the selected sample settlements. This study was conducted in Sukajadi Village, which is inhabited by four majority ethnic groups, namely Minang, Malay, Javanese, and Batak. After testing, there was a significant positive influence of mutual trust on social integration at the micro and meso levels. This means that the higher the mutual trust, the higher the social integration at the micro and meso levels. Additionally, there was a significant influence of income level on the relationship between mutual trust and social integration. Based on the analysis results, people with high income levels have higher mutual trust and social integration than those with low income levels. Similarly, length of residence, age, and plurality have a significant influence on the relationship between mutual trust and social integration. Residents who have lived longer in the area have higher mutual trust and social integration because the length of residence reflects the amount of interaction that has taken place. Older residents have higher mutual trust and social integration because of their desire to maintain emotional connections with neighbors. The plurality of the community in Sukajadi Village, Pekanbaru City, does not significantly influence mutual trust and social integration, as the community does not judge individuals based on their background but rather on their individual personalities.