From Practice to Stability: Examining the Impact of Political Practice on Democratic Stability through the Lens of Good Governance and Power Distribution

Incorporating the Political Opportunity Structure theory and the Power-Distribution theory,
this study investigates the direct and indirect effects of political practices, including political leadership,
political culture, and public policy, on democratic stability via the mediating role of good governance.
Additionally, the study examines the moderating influence of power distribution on the relationship
between good governance and democratic stability. A cluster survey of citizens and communities in
the Indonesian province of West Java gathered data. The data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics, Pearson correlations, and regression analysis. The results indicate that ethical, political
leadership, political culture, and public policy have a substantial direct effect on democratic stability,
while good governance functions as a mediator between political practices and democratic stability. In
addition, the relationship between effective governance and democratic stability is moderated by
power distribution. The findings have theoretical and practical implications for policymakers striving
to promote good governance and democratic stability. Ultimately, this research will deepen our
understanding of the intricate relationship between political practice, good governance, power
distribution, and democratic stability, essential to the efficient operation of democratic systems
worldwide. In addition to comparative analysis, future research directions include intervention studies,
mixed-methods research, and multi-level analysis.
Keywords: Political practice; good governance; democratic stability; power distribution; political
opportunity structure theory; power-distribution theory