DIALECTICS OF EARLY MARRIAGE AND STUNTING: PREVENTION THROUGH GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND CULTURE-BASED EDUCATION

Edi Dwi Riyanto; Nyoman Suwarta; Dwi Astutiek; Ghozali Rusyid Affandi; Ahmad Nur Efendi Pradana

doi:10.61796/jlhss.v3i1.1671

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Edi Dwi Riyanto
Edi-d-r@fib.unair.ac.id
Airlangga University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Nyoman Suwarta Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Dwi Astutiek Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Ghozali Rusyid Affandi Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Ahmad Nur Efendi Pradana Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia

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Objective: This research aims to analyze the social praxis of early marriage in society, focusing on the role of ulama as cultural and symbolic capital in changing this practice. Method: The study uses a case study approach, starting with the identification of specific cases such as individuals, groups, institutions, or friendships. Data was collected through interactive and in-depth interviews, FGDs, and event interpretation. The research instrument uses human instruments for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Results: Early marriage is prevalent in marginalized communities, and changing this requires strategies and synergy from scholars, government, academics, and the community, conducted systematically and sustainably. Novelty: The research emphasizes culture-based education and the role of scholars and the community in stunting prevention programs, offering a more empathetic approach rooted in cultural understanding.

Riyanto, E. D., Suwarta, N., Astutiek, D., Affandi, G. R., & Pradana, A. N. E. (2026). DIALECTICS OF EARLY MARRIAGE AND STUNTING: PREVENTION THROUGH GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND CULTURE-BASED EDUCATION. Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences, 3(1), 102–116. https://doi.org/10.61796/jlhss.v3i1.1671

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