Empowerment of Women Heads of Families (PEKKA) through the Perspective of ACTORS Theory: A Case Study in Jombang Regency

Abstract

This research discusses the empowerment of Women Heads of Households (PEKKA) in Jombang Regency. The context of the research focuses on how the empowerment program is implemented. The identified issues are the implementation of the PEKKA program in Jombang Regency and the improvement of the quality of life of Women Heads of Households. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through interviews. The main topic of this research is the application of the ACTORS theory which includes aspects of Authority, Confidence and Competence, Trust, Opportunities, Responsibility, and Support in understanding the implementation of the PEKKA program and is also linked to output aspects that include self-respect, self-confidence, and self-resilience. The main findings of the research show the need for increased coordination, ongoing training, and periodic evaluation to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the program. This research also highlights the need to enhance aspects. This study also shows the need for improvement in the input aspects of the ACTORS theory and the necessity of effective collaboration to enhance self-respect, self-confidence, and self-resilience among female heads of households. The implications of these findings suggest increasing the capacities of PEKKA participants and enhancing collaboration mechanisms between government, private sector, and community to achieve more optimal and sustainable results in the empowerment of female heads of households.