Dentification of Economic Behavior of Aspects of Consumption in the “Banjarnese” River Culture as a Supplient of Teaching Materials in the Middle School

Abstract

The river is a natural resource that has a versatile function for human life, one of its functions is for consumption activities. This study aims to identify consumption behavior that shows the culture of the banjar river. This study uses qualitative phenomenology, and data analysis uses the Spreadley (Ethnographic) model with 24 respondents. The results showed the age of children using the river for secondary needs, namely as a means of recreation. Productive and non-productive ages utilize rivers for secondary needs (bathing and washing). In its use is as a substitute item. The difference in the use of rivers past and present is that of the past, rivers are used to meet primary needs (cooking and drinking), whereas now the river is only used as a secondary need because the inclusion of PDAM water makes it easier for the community.