Djen Djalal
This study examines the football sport as a medium of development that can contribute to the reinforcement of social capital. The study on Persatuan Sepak Bola Makassar (PSM/Football Association of Makassar), in terms of its capacity as a social reinforcement medium, is inseparable from the socio-cultural factor of Makassar people who participates in the development of the City's professional football. The object of this study is the Football Association of Makassar (PSM), consisting of key informants (board of management, referee, professional football critics), main informants (players, coach, and officials), and supporting informants (supporters, spectators, and public figures) as the source of data collection. The data collection techniques used in this study are observation and in-depth interview. This study is based on the theories of: 1) social network theory, 2) social interaction theory, 3) social interaction in football, 4) social capital as a sociology concept, and 5) social capital in football. The findings of this study indicate that sport is a medium to develop the players' personality through values, attitudes, and principles of fair play. The social interaction process in football is strongly related with the reinforcement of social capital values that includes intimate relation, togetherness, sense of belonging, caring towards each other despite of the differences of socio-cultural background and personal character. Football as a sport contributes to the reinforcement of social capital, which may shape associative social behaviors. © 2016 Serials Publications.
Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan (FIK), Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM), Jalan A.P. Pettarani Makassar, 90222, Indonesia
