Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Latar Belakang: Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) merupakan salah satu intervensi strategis pemerintah dalam meningkatkan status gizi anak sekolah sekaligus mendukung peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Keberhasilan implementasi program ini tidak hanya ditentukan oleh aspek teknis, tetapi juga sangat dipengaruhi oleh tingkat partisipasi masyarakat. Partisipasi masyarakat bersifat dinamis dan dipengaruhi oleh persepsi, pengalaman, serta kepercayaan terhadap program. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk partisipasi masyarakat, persepsi terhadap manfaat program, peran tokoh masyarakat, serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam pelaksanaan MBG di SPPG Kota Banda Aceh. Metode: Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologi. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam terhadap informan kunci yang terdiri dari kepala SPPG, guru, kader, dan siswa. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi masyarakat bersifat dinamis dan berkembang dari pasif menuju aktif, dipengaruhi oleh pengalaman langsung terhadap manfaat program. Persepsi masyarakat terhadap MBG bersifat positif dan multidimensional, meliputi aspek gizi, kesehatan, dan ekonomi. Tokoh masyarakat, khususnya kepala sekolah dan guru, berperan sebagai penggerak, mediator, dan pemberi legitimasi program. Faktor pendorong utama adalah manfaat langsung yang dirasakan serta komunikasi yang transparan, sedangkan faktor penghambat meliputi stigma sosial, ketimpangan akses informasi, serta kendala operasional seperti kualitas makanan dan variasi menu. Kesimpulan: Partisipasi masyarakat dalam program MBG merupakan hasil interaksi kompleks antara faktor sosial, pengalaman empiris, dan kualitas implementasi program. Penguatan komunikasi partisipatif, peningkatan kualitas layanan, serta pelibatan tokoh masyarakat menjadi kunci dalam menjaga keberlanjutan program.

Kata Kunci: MBG, Partisipasi Masyarakat, Persepsi Masyarakat
Daftar Pustaka: 4 Buku + 26 Jurnal Penelitian (2020 – 2026)

Background: The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is one of the government’s strategic interventions aimed at improving the nutritional status of schoolchildren while supporting the enhancement of human resource quality. The success of this program’s implementation is not only determined by technical aspects but is also significantly influenced by the level of community participation. Community participation is dynamic and influenced by perceptions, experiences, and trust in the program. Objective: This study aims to analyze the forms of community participation, perceptions of the program’s benefits, the role of community leaders, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of the MBG at SPPG in Banda Aceh City. Methods: The study employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, including the SPPG principal, teachers, cadres, and students. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman interactive model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Results: The study findings indicate that community participation is dynamic and evolves from passive to active, influenced by direct experiences of the program’s benefits. Community perceptions of the MBG program are positive and multidimensional, encompassing nutritional, health, and economic aspects. Community leaders, particularly school principals and teachers, serve as catalysts, mediators, and sources of legitimacy for the program. The main driving factors are the perceived direct benefits and transparent communication, while the inhibiting factors include social stigma, unequal access to information, and operational constraints such as food quality and menu variety. Conclusion: Community participation in the MBG program is the result of a complex interaction between social factors, empirical experiences, and the quality of program implementation. Strengthening participatory communication, improving service quality, and involving community leaders are key to ensuring the program’s sustainability. Keywords: MBG, Community Participation, Community Perception References: 4 Books + 26 Research Journals (2020–2026)