Social and cultural capital in multicultural campuses: Effects on tolerance among multiethnic students

Fita  Mustafida; Ika Ratih Sulistiani; Dian  Mohammad Hakim; Aliffiati; Sayyidah  Fatinatul Fitroh

doi:10.32674/35frf746

Authors

Fita Mustafida Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
Ika Ratih Sulistiani Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
Dian Mohammad Hakim Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
Aliffiati Universitas Udayana Bali, Indonesia
Sayyidah Fatinatul Fitroh Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/35frf746

Keywords:

cultural capital, higher education, multicultural campuses, social capital, tolerance.

Abstract

This study examines how social and cultural capital influences students’ tolerance in multicultural university settings. A survey of 191 Ma Chung University and Udayana University students in Indonesia revealed that both social capital (networks, trust, and participation) and cultural capital (knowledge, experience, and exposure) significantly predict attitudes toward tolerance (β = 0.35 and β = 0.39, p < 0.05), explaining 43% of the variance (R² = 0.43). Students involved in multicultural activities and strong social networks showed greater acceptance of diversity. These findings underscore the importance of institutional strategies to promote inclusive campus environments by developing students’ social and cultural capital. Future research should investigate the long-term effects and accessibility challenges faced by minority groups in multicultural programs.

Author Biographies

Fita Mustafida, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

FITA MUSTAFIDA, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Malang. Her research interests include multicultural education, sociocultural studies, and tolerance. Email: fita.mustafida@unisma.ac.id
Ika Ratih Sulistiani, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

IKA RATIH SULISTIANI, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Malang. Her research interests include multicultural education, digital learning, digital pedagogy, and TPACK. Email : ika.ratih@unisma.ac.id
Dian Mohammad Hakim, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

DIAN MOHAMMAD HAKIM, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Malang. His research interests include multicultural education, educational management, social inclusion, and character education. Email: dian.hakim@unisma.ac.id
Aliffiati, Universitas Udayana Bali, Indonesia

ALIFFIATI, M.Si., is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Universitas Udayana, Bali. Her research interests include anthropology and social interaction. Email: aliffiati@unud.ac.id
Sayyidah Fatinatul Fitroh , Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

SAYYIDAH FATINATUL FITROH is a student at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Malang. Her academic interests include multicultural education and Islamic studies. Email: mynurika@gmail.com

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