Determinants of Regulatory Implementation Effectiveness in Village Governance: The Role of Subdistrict Heads, Regulatory Socialization, and Village Head Responsiveness

Abstract : This study aims to analyze the effect of subdistrict head roles, regulatory socialization, and village head responsiveness on the effectiveness of regulatory implementation in Bondowoso Regency. The research employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. The population consisted of all village heads in seven subdistricts of Bondowoso Regency, totaling 58 respondents. A saturated sampling technique was applied, resulting in the entire population being used as the sample. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS. The findings indicate that subdistrict head roles, regulatory socialization, and village head responsiveness each have a positive and significant effect on regulatory implementation effectiveness. Regulatory socialization was identified as the most dominant factor affecting implementation effectiveness. Practically, this study suggests that local governments should prioritize strengthening regulatory dissemination mechanisms, optimizing supervisory functions of subdistrict heads, and enhancing village heads’ responsiveness in policy implementation. Theoretically, this study reinforces Policy Implementation Theory by confirming the importance of bureaucratic coordination, policy communication, and implementor disposition in determining regulatory effectiveness. The novelty of this study lies in simultaneously examining these three key determinants within an integrated model in the context of village governance.