THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TOWARDS IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

Abstract

Improving the quality of life of the community is one of the main goals in various development programs. In Nuha District, East Luwu Regency, there are efforts to improve the quality of life through community participation in various activities and the implementation of effective training. However, the impact of these two factors on quality of life has not been fully understood and measured empirically. Many training programs and community activities have been implemented in Nuha District. However, varying levels of community participation and training effectiveness raise questions about the extent to which these two factors influence improving the quality of life of local communities. This phenomenon shows the need for research that can identify and measure the influence of community participation and training effectiveness on the quality of life in this region. This research uses quantitative methods with a survey approach. The research population is the entire community in Nuha District. Samples were taken by purposive sampling, with the criteria being that people actively participate in community activities and have attended training. Data was collected through questionnaires designed to measure the level of community participation, training effectiveness, and quality of life. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis to test the influence of the two independent variables on quality of life as the dependent variable. The research results show that community participation has a positive and significant influence on quality of life. Training has a positive and significant influence on the quality of life. Community participation and training simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on the quality of life of the community in Nuha District, East Luwu Regency.