Journal of Communication Studies

Child Grooming News Coverage: Psychological Communication of Nikita Mirzani’s Child on Instagram Social Media

Jelita Ruqqayah, Ummu Salamah, Ismira Febrina — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Grooming is a systematic action carried out by perpetrators to build closeness and trust with prospective victims to manipulate or exploit them. This study aims to analyze the impact of psychological communication received by Nikita Mirzani’s child involved in news coverage, both from the perspective of child developmental psychology and the social impact in their environment. This study used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations on Instagram, literature studies, and documentation. The research results show the dimension of receiving stimuli through the senses: Informants learned about the Laura case from social media and further investigated to understand the events; the process mediating stimuli and responses triggered emotional and moral reflection, turned neutral attitudes critical and disappointed; predicted responses sparked initial empathy toward the perpetrator that then shifted to caution; sympathy moved toward the victim; affirmation of responses revealed that the victim’s behavior is influenced by the environment, intensive communication, and relationships

The Psychology of Communication in Constructing the Self-Concept of Crossdressing Cosplayers

Muhammad Rafli Ardiansyah, Mustiawan, Andys Tiara — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study analyzes how communication psychology plays a role in shaping the self-concept of individuals who practice cross-dressing within the cosplay community in Indonesia. This phenomenon gives rise to complex identity dynamics, as it directly intersects with cultural norms that tend to be conservative toward non-binary gender expressions. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Informants were selected using purposive sampling techniques based on their consistency in cross-dressing cosplay and active involvement within the community. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and literature review. The results show that the psychological communication process in cross-dressing cosplay involves intrapersonal communication through identity reflection, social support from the community, and reinforcement from social media despite the presence of cultural conflicts and norms attached to gender issues. Crossdressing is positioned not merely as a form of artistic performance but as a symbolic strategy to express, test, and negotiate self-identity within a social space that is not yet fully inclusive. These findings confirm that self-identity is a communicative construct that is dynamic, contextual, and potentially subversive to dominant norms. This study makes an important contribution to the development of communication psychology studies in the domains of alternative identity expression and popular culture. The limitation of this research lies in the small number of participants and the narrow geographic scope; thus, further research with a larger participant base and multi-location approaches is necessary for more comprehensive results.

Gen Z Construction in Developing Expertise Profiles on Social Media

Devinna Anindhita Hiradan Muntaha, Windri Saifudin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The use of social media as a means of self-actualisation continues to grow, making it highly attractive for Gen Z to use as a medium for their Expertise Profiles. This research aims to explore how Gen Z utilises and constructs their personal social media to build an Expertise Profile. Gen Z uses social media, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn, simultaneously to digitally showcase their skills, achievements, and experiences. This study explores the process of virtual identity formation among Gen Z through observation and in-depth interviews with informants who actively use both platforms to meet their career needs. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and literature reviews. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, and the data obtained were analysed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that consistency in self-presentation and the application of cross-platform linking strategies are key to building a strong, professional image.

Da'wah Communication in Enhancing Islamic Understanding among Students at IAIN Ternate in the Digital Era

Ulwia Usman, Makbul A.H. Din — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The development of the digital sphere has brought significant changes in communication methods and the dissemination of information in various aspects, especially in the field of da'wah. This study aims to explain the influence of digital technology in increasing the Islamic understanding of students at IAIN Ternate, North Maluku. The research utilizes a qualitative approach with a literature review method. Primary data sources were obtained from various da'wah content on social media, such as content from Ustadz Abdus Somad, while secondary data was gathered from books, articles, and other references relevant to the research. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis techniques, utilizing Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation theory. The results of this research show that the use of digital technology in da'wah can increase the creativity of preachers and serves as an effective medium for conveying da'wah messages, enabling those messages to be easily received by the audience—in this context, the students of IAIN Ternate

Sentiment Analysis and Communication Networks Towards Ridwan Kamil in #PilkadaJakarta2024 on Social Media X (Twitter)

Bayu Putra, Yasir, Auradian Marta — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The development of social media has changed the landscape of political communication, especially in shaping public opinion towards political actors ahead of regional head elections. This study aims to analyze public sentiment and the structure of communication networks towards Ridwan Kamil in the context of the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada on social media X (Twitter). The methods used include sentiment classification with the Naïve Bayes Classifier (NBC) algorithm and network analysis using the Social Network Analysis (SNA) approach through the Gephi software. A total of 2,000 tweets were analyzed after undergoing pre-processing stages, including cleaning, case folding, tokenizing, stopword removal, and stemming using TF-IDF. The classification results show that 45.6% of tweets are positive, 31.8% are neutral, and 22.6% are negative, with a model accuracy of 62.90% and a margin of error of ±2.56%. In terms of communication structure, the network was found to be fragmented and influenced by informal nodes such as @BungkusTukang, @NalarPolitik_, and @irenejuliency, while the @ridwankamil account played a strategic role as a liaison between clusters. The communication patterns formed followed the configuration of a personal star ego network and a bridge-type one. These findings indicate that digital political communication is dominated not only by official actors but also by non-institutional actors who significantly influence public discourse

Optimization of Educational Da’wah on Social Media as a Communication Strategy for Islamic Religious Education for Gen Z in High Schools in Blitar City

Muhammad Fikri 'Ainun Najib, Miftakhul Rohman — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The digital revolution has influenced the pattern of Islamic da’wah communication, especially among Generation Z, who grew up in a social media ecosystem. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have now become the main sources of religious information for high school students. This study aims to analyze effective educational da’wah communication strategies on social media to support Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation at three high schools in Blitar City: SMA 1, SMA 2, and SMA 3. The data analysis technique in this research follows the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data reduction was carried out by sorting and simplifying the results of observations, interviews, and documentation deemed relevant to the research focus. Next, data presentation was arranged systematically in a narrative form to make it easier for researchers to fully understand the problem’s context. The final stage involved inductive conclusion-drawing based on findings in the field to answer the research problem statements. The study’s results show that social media can enhance students’ understanding, participation, and interest in PAI material when conveyed through visual, communicative, and contextual content. PAI teachers play a crucial role as facilitators in designing digital da’wah that is not only aesthetically appealing but also strengthens students’ Islamic character. This study recommends an integration of the PAI curriculum that is adaptive to digital technology as well as digital competency training for teachers as efforts to develop relevant and impactful da’wah strategies.

The Role of Digital Islamic Communication of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Internalizing Moral Values of Early Childhood Education in Tunas Bangsa Early Childhood Education and Syuhada' Haji Kindergarten in Blitar City

Choirul Hidayah — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The development of digital technology and social media presents both challenges and opportunities for Early Childhood Islamic Education (PIAUD) institutions in internalizing moral values in young children. Teachers are no longer solely educators but also communicators capable of utilizing digital media to effectively convey Islamic values. This study aims to describe the role of digital Islamic communication conducted by PIAUD teachers in the internalization of moral values among young children at PAUD Tunas Bangsa and TAB Syuhada’ Haji in Blitar City.A descriptive qualitative approach was employed with 10 PIAUD teachers who actively use social media as a learning medium as the research subjects. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and documentation of digital learning activities, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.The findings show that teachers utilize platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube to deliver Islamic learning materials, daily prayers, Islamic stories, and moral habituation for children. Interactive digital learning materials containing images, animations, and Islamic narratives were found to be effective in increasing children’s and parents’ engagement, as they align with the visual and interactive characteristics of early childhood. The successful internalization of moral values was also supported by parental involvement, digital literacy training for teachers, and the management of a safe digital environment.This study concludes that digital Islamic communication functions not only as a medium for delivering messages but also as a strategy for shaping children’s character in accordance with Islamic values. Future researchers are encouraged to broaden the focus to include comparative studies of Islamic digital communication models, family involvement, and the influence of emerging technologies—such as Islamic game-based learning applications or augmented reality—on the internalization of moral values in children.

The Communication Strategy of Ustadz Abdil Muhadir Ritonga in Spreading Islamic Da'wah Content on TikTok

Andika Fadli, Efi Brata Madya — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to examine the da’wah communication strategies employed by Ustadz Abdil Muhadir Ritonga through the social media platform TikTok in disseminating Islamic da’wah content. As a digital medium popular among younger generations, TikTok offers both significant opportunities and challenges for da’wah, particularly due to its short video duration and the dominance of entertainment-oriented content. A qualitative approach was applied using a case study method, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation.The findings reveal that Ustadz Abdil Muhadir Ritonga employs three da’wah communication strategies: sentimental (emotional), rational (intellectual), and sensory (practical). His distinctive style of da’wah is characterized by the use of humor, Islamic poetry, and a delivery that is heartfelt and easily understood by diverse audiences. These strategies have proven effective in capturing audience attention and fostering positive interaction on social media. This study underscores the importance of adapting da’wah strategies to technological developments and audience characteristics in the digital era.

The Effect Of Tiktok Shop Mykonos Official Live Streaming Marketing Communication On The Purchasing Power Of Students Of The Faculty Of Dakwah And Communication At Uin North Sumatera

Muhammad Fathih Ichtisam, Ahmad Sampurna — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the impact of live streaming marketing messages on TikTok Shop Mykonos Official purchasing power among students at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication, UIN North Sumatra. This study used a descriptive quantitative approach with a sample of 100 respondents. Purposive sampling involves selecting participants based on pre-determined criteria set by the researcher. A questionnaire was used to collect data on each indicator variable (X and Y). The research instrument test utilizes validity and normality checks, whereas the data analysis test employs simple linear regression analysis. It is well established that marketing communications via live streaming have a beneficial impact on students' purchasing decisions. The study found a significant impact of marketing messages on students' purchasing power (p-value = 0.006 < 0.05). This is due to live streaming's capacity to facilitate real-time interactions, foster trust, and give a more engaging and informative buying experience.

The Impact of Online Game Application Addiction and Its Implications on Communication Patterns and Self-Management in Children at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan

Muhammad Irfan, Nashrillah — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article aims to present data on the impact of online game addiction and its implications for communication and self-management among students at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan. Online games are internet-based games that can be widely accessed by anyone, anywhere. Their presence is now familiar to both children and adults. Along with technological advancements, online games continue to introduce new and engaging features that attract many users. However, excessive use can lead to addiction, which has negative implications for users. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews and documentation. The research subjects include five students and one guidance and counseling teacher at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan. The results indicate that online game addiction affects several aspects of students’ lives. The impacts include physical health issues due to lack of activity, decreased learning motivation and academic achievement, changes in social interactions, psychological disturbances such as emotional instability, and even financial problems caused by spending money on gaming. Thus, online game addiction is not merely a matter of entertainment, but is closely related to students’ self-management—particularly in regulating their time, emotions, and academic responsibilities.

Intercultural Communication Dynamics (A Case Study of Conflicts Among East Nusa Tenggara Students at Tambak Bayan)

Desy Rahma Wati, Fathimatuz Zahroh — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ulture is considered as an inseparable heritage from humans so that many people tend to assume it is inherited genetically. The many cultures often cause several problems. One of them is that people think that Eastern students are a little different. Only a few individuals create a negative stigma that is strongly attached to Eastern students. The purpose of this study was to see how the dynamics of conflict and adjustment of NTT students in Tambakbayan Yogyakarta. To maintain a good relationship between NTT students and Tambakbayan residents. This study is a qualitative descriptive study, data collection was carried out by interviewing and collecting data from the media. The data validity test is technical triangulation and source triangulation and is analyzed continuously by reducing data, displaying data, verifying data. The results of this study indicate that differences in language, habits, and perceptions make it difficult for NTT students to communicate in Yogyakarta. In addition, the existence of stereotypes attached to NTT students such as being backward, like making trouble, and being prone to committing crimes is a source of gaps between NTT students and students from other regions. ultimately fostering ethnocentric attitudes in each group. It would be better if NTT students and Tambakbayan residents collaborate so that inter-ethnic relations can improve and a sense of comfort can be achieved.