The study aim to analyze the societal participation on the rural regional development. It consists of independent variable (harmonious interaction among ethnic communities) and the dependent variable (regional development) with several variables known as an intervening variable, namely; motivation, innovative attitude, and participation. The respondents of this study consist of communities in Secanggang sub-district. The data collection technique is using questionnaire, while the quantitative research techniques of cross-sectional methods is adopted. This study concluded that the participation of community members on the regional development is very high. This high participation of community members characterized by the collective consciousness shown by social solidarity and organization, mutual help and involvement.
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