INTEGRASI SOSIAL UMAT BUDDHA TANGERANG PESISIR

Abstract

This research is based on the main problem, namely the absence of a comprehensive picture of
the Buddhists social integration of the Tangerang Coastal Zone who have unique characteristics
while having potential in conflict prevention efforts. This study aims to describe the Buddhists
social integration of Tangerang Coastal. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive
analysis. Data was collected through non-test techniques, using questionnaires developed by the
researcher. A sample of 294 were selected from a population of around 1,000 respondents. The
questionnaire instrument has fulfilled the content validity with expert judgment and empirical
validity using the product moment formula. The questionnaire reliability was tested by
Cronbach's alpha formula. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed
that: (a) the level of Buddhists social integration of Tangerang Coastal was 71% (good), with a
high category of 20%, medium 69%, and low 11%; (b) the proportion of Buddhists social
integration of Tangerang Coastal based on variable dimensions, namely 1.00: 1.14: 1.19: 1.11;
with the details of each percentage as follows: (1) integration process by 63%, (2) integration
forms by 72%, (3) integration factors by 75%, and (d) social solidarity by 70%; (4) the process of
integration of Buddhist of the Tangerang Coastal consisting of assimilation and acculturation
indicators has a rate of 63% (sufficient), with a high category of 17%, moderate 78%, and a high of
5%; (d) the form of integration of Buddhist of the Tangerang Coastal consisting of normative,
functional, and coercive indicators having a level of 72% (good), with a high category of 20%,
moderate 67%, and a high of 13%; (5) the integration factor of Buddhist of Tangerang Coastal
which consists of internal and external indicators has a level of 75% (good), with a high category
of 17%, medium 72%, and high 11%; (6) the social solidarity of Buddhist of Tangerang Coastal
consisting of mechanical and organic indicators having a rate of 70% (good), with a high category
of 19%, medium 70%, and low 11%.