The youth rationality of working in the tourism in Derawan Island, Berau Regency, East Borneo, Indonesia

Ahmad Hidayah; Balraj Singh

doi:10.21831/hsjpi.v8i1.39736

The youth rationality of working in the tourism in Derawan Island, Berau Regency, East Borneo, Indonesia

Ahmad Hidayah, Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Balraj Singh, Punjabi University Patiala, India

10.21831/hsjpi.v8i1.39736

Abstract

This article analyzes the rational choice of working and owning a business in the tourism sector for youth on Derawan Island, Berau Regency, East Borneo. This article uses James S. Coleman's theory of rational choice as a tool to analyze the phenomenon under study. The study uses a qualitative research method (descriptive approach) with youth research on Derawan Island in triangulating analysis. They work or own a business in the tourism sector. The technique of selecting informants in this study was purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews and observation techniques. The results are that young people on Derawan Island choose to work and have a business in the tourism sector because of several rational reasons: 1.) Seeing the potential of the region; 2.) According to their passion; 3.) Having an income. The same or even more significant than those who work in the formal sector; and 4.) Have more free time.

Keywords

Derawan Island; rationality; tourism; youth; working

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/hsjpi.v8i1.39736